Exhibit 23
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
33-31505 on Form S-8, No. 33-50688 on Form S-8, No. 33-54387 on Form S-8, No.
33-52389 on Form S-8, No. 33-55629 on Form S-8, No. 333-32977 on Form S-8, No.
333-37145 on Form S-8, No. 333-79921 on Form S-8, No. 333-86955 on Form S-3 and
No. 333-38174 oon Form S-8 of our report dated June 16, 2000, appearing in this
Annual Report on Form 11-K of AnnTaylor, Inc. Savings Plan for the year ended
December 31, 1999.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
New York, New York
June 26, 2000
