Ribbed Polo Sweater Dress, From $55 (was $180) at Banana Republic Shop It! Sizes range from XXS to XXL in regular and S to XL in tall (the tall is almost sold out though, so shop it quickly!).

Ribbed Polo Sweater Dress, From $55 (was $180) at Banana Republic Shop It! Sizes range from XXS to XXL in regular and S to XL in tall (the tall is almost sold out though, so shop it quickly!).

More Courtesy: Banana Republic With preppy fashion taking over in the late eighties, Gap GPS 0.0%, which acquired Banana Republic in 1983, repositioned the chain as a mainstream, upscale retailer.

Pintuck Organza Mini Dress, From $36 (was $120) at Banana Republic Factory Shop It! Boasting a floaty organza overlay and a pintuck bib, the dress has a casual yet romantic quality.

If you're a little confused, here's the deal: Right now, Banana Republic has an additional 50% discount on sale items. That means you can save up to 79% on your purchase.

Related: Banana Republic Factory Is Selling a Versatile $140 Utility Jacket for Just $52, and It's Perfect for Spring Take your pick from yellow, green, orange, black, and a blue floral print.

And now, the mall stalwart Banana Republic is undergoing its own transformation—a process that begins in earnest Thursday, with the launch of BR Vintage, featuring 225 vintage products from the ...

Banana Republic is all grown up. Founded in 1978 as a mail-order house that featured safari-inspired clothing in its crisply illustrated catalogs, it morphed radically under Gap ownership.