If you’re looking for a last-minute component to your Little Red Riding Hood costume, look no further than the Juxtaposed Sweater Jacket ($98) by wenlan. All joking aside this is a seriously cute piece. As I guessed from the product shot it is boiled wool, eliminating all itchiness. Major points for that. The bracelet sleeves are an odd choice considering I’d want to use this as a jacket but I suppose it’s the better to wear long gloves with, my dear. The off-center zipper is pretty cool but the placket was like a double-breasted jacket and with the shortness those two effects combined to make me look wider than I am. Pass at full price but sale possibility for sure. I tried on the medium.
Charlie & Robin’s Squeezebox Hoodie ($138) has a neat harmonic cinch, but I was getting a definite “These are not the droids you’re looking for” vibe. It comes in other colors (like red! Everything is red this year!) and black to downplay that feeling a bit. I tried on the medium which fit OK. I don’t really do well with tied cardigans. Plus, it was really itchy. And I’m pretty itch-resistant. A wash with Woolite will fix that but it won’t fix the sad sash, which once again Anthropologie exaggerates in the product shot. Very thin in real life. Boo.
This Moth wrap is called the Folded Wings Wrap ($78). It’s basically a blanket with buttons. There is one button in the center and one under the each arm. I liked how it looked a lot from the front but wasn’t as taken with the side view. I have no idea why it’s short-sleeved either. Believe it or not this is sized (I tried the medium).
A long time ago a reader asked if I would review the Settling Pedals Cardi ($168). Sorry it’s taken so long but my local Anthros just restocked! Guinevere’s work is always stunning and this is no exception but I didn’t like it much on me. I found the sheerness a bit annoying and the front barely covers me, defeating the purpose of a cardigan. I liked it a lot better from the side, but not enough to want to buy it. I had slight itch twitch from it as well. I tried on the medium.
This marled number is canary’s Graceful Point Cardigan ($88). This looks so much cuter in the product shot. Again, tie cardigans are not my friend so take these photos with a grain of salt. The fabric is significant and I hate how the front center was so much longer than anywhere else. It was also itchy. I tried on the medium and could not wait to get it off. Not a winner for me. See it on Gigi here.
Love the Juxtaposed Sweater Jacket! Red really suits you. I was disappointed in the Graceful Point Cardigan. I tried it on last week, totally drawn to the color offerings. But the itch factor was too much.
Hi Roxy,I like the red color on you! It is amazing with your dark hair! Just want to mention your "blanket with buttons" is in the scarf section on the website 😉 It is called the Folded Wings Wrap.
I almost wanted to buy the canary sweater just for the tag! It's so cute!!!
Thanks Autumn and Sandrine. I updated the post with the Moth wrap's name.Brianna – agreed. The tag is super cute.
Just purchased the juxtaposed sweater over the weekend. I just love it!
I love the Juxtaposed Sweater Jacket in the red. My store only had the black one and even though I loved it, I was not sure about the hoodie, but I might be tempted if I see it in the red. It's so pretty on you.Thanks for the awesome reviews.
Eek! Love the Juxtaposed Sweater Jacket, that is too darling. I wish I could wear the color red better, since I love it so much- but since i have reddish hair, I stick to only accessorizing in red. Red wardrobe pieces are always a bit too much for me. :(Looks fabulous on you though, Roxy!
Uh oh, WHY did I just click the link to see it's also offered in black?! I can totally do black! Yes, yes I can!Bad, Chloe. Bad bad bad, Chloe.:D
I love the red on you, Roxy. So cute. I love the graceful point sweater. I got the tan and then the red. If I had seen the red I probably would only have gotten that one, but I purchased & wore the tan. They added red to the store like a week later. Oh well. My irl pics are here:http://gigisgoneshopping.blogspot.com/2009/10/anthropologie-little-birdie-label-wrap.html
W00t! Thank you for the IRL pics of the Juxtaposed sweater, I've been keenly eying it online ever since it popped up. It looks super darling on you Roxy (now crossing fingers it won't sell out). Also, majorly LOL @ "These are not the droids you're looking for."
Brewer Family – glad you like it! Which color did you get?Rosa – try the red. It's vibrant and I think you'll look great in it.Chloe – hahaha, do it. Enabler? Who? Me?Gigi – added your link to the post. :)Thanks Diana! I'll keep an eye on the inventory levels around here, though NYC isn't always the best measure…