Anthropologie has a new outfits set up on the website. I feel like they changed them over very quickly; so much so I think I might have missed a set entirely! (And if I did, my apologies.) This time around the looks are devoted to the “softer side of utility.” Sure! Utility…soft…practically the same thing. Often I think to myself ‘you know what would make these cargo pants better? If they were green, skinny and had ZIPPERS down the side!’ It’s not that I mind cargo. It’s just — stop trying to make feminine + cargo happen retailers!! It’s straight up tomboy and that is OK with me. No need to put flowers and pandas and butterflies on the cargo shorts. Khaki green works just fine.
Anyway, rants aside, this set is another collection of pretty looks. Beginning with the one above which combines stripes and a print but is notably less eccentric-looking than the last outfits set. I like the dark wash of the World Over Cargos ($78) and while I’m no horizontal stripes fan the Rise and Fall Cardigan ($128) has repeatedly tempted me.
Also in this outfit: Painted Roses Tunic ($78), Andaman Gladiators ($138), Butterfly Marionette Earrings (now $20).
Let me say first that I love this look! The yellow Tangled Twists Slingbacks ($80) are a nice pop of color. But where exactly is the utility in this outfit? Is the Expedition Obi ($38) secretly hiding Batman-like tools? Just wondering. I’m willing to give Anthro a pass here because the belt is amazing. Both versions of it!
Also in this outfit: Rising Vapor Dress ($98), Opening Night Earrings (now $20).
I love the Heat Seeker Shorts ($118) in this look! They remind me of my tie shorts I included in my last OOTD set. Just…shorter. I adore the brick red color. If only they came in tall! However, I have some pretty serious reservations about the Ribbon Boa Tank ($68). Is it Anthropologie’s way of taunting J.Crew? I see your splattered poo art tank and raise you an intestinal tract??
Also in this outfit: Diamond Dust Cardigan ($88), Melia Blossom T-Straps ($138).
This look is a nice neutral option. It’s been interesting to see how Anthropologie executes neutrals. The subtle patternwork is very nice and grounds the look with a visual point of interest. You could wear this straight of the webpage to work. I can’t say enough great things about the Boule Decorees Necklace ($118), which I own and love in yellow.
Also in this outfit: Magnifying Glass Dress ($138), Nevis Kilt Heels ($128).
Here’s a more expected tank on cargo. I approve! I do see a bit of pocket flare on the Trading Post Crops ($88) but it’s not too overdone. The details of the Lariat Laced Tank ($58) are gorgeous. I have high hopes for this tank since the Pallas Athena Tank ($68, review here) did not work on me. What do you think of the Ice Age Technology Necklace ($118)? My friends and I were polarized by it in-store. (Heh.)
Also in this outfit: Twined & Corded Sandals ($148).
I almost like the cargos, but just not quite.
I actually love the first look expect for the cargo pants, I like how they paired the Rise and Fall Cardigan and the Painted Roses Tunic I would not have thought of doing that myself. I was already tempted by the cardigan because it reminds me of the Frilled & Thrilled Cardigan I missed out on and still regret not buying and now I'm really tempted to recreate the look. Did you have a chance to try the cardi btw? I also love the combo with the Rising Vapor Dress and the Tangled Twists Slingbacks but that's a pass for me overall, that dress did not work on me and I tried both colors.
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I love the Rise and Fall Cardigan and I'm dying to try it on. Like Stephanie, it reminds me of the Frilled and Thrilled Cardigan which I too missed out on. Have you seen the Rise and Fall cardi in stores yet Roxy because I haven't and want to try it on!
I love the belt in the second look, but I can't decide if I want elephants, giraffes, or both!
Krameymartin – ha, I understand! I love them for hiking and camping. I don't really wear them otherwise.Stephanie – not yet sadly. I also missed the Frilled & Thrilled cardi and would love to have the R/F cardi as a replacement.(I'm about to respond to comments that look invisible, but I swear they're here!!!) Kim – not yet! I hope it shows up soon so I can give it a shot.Sara – I am with you, I kind of want BOTH versions of the belt.
Still laughing over here at "I raise you an intestinal tract!" LOL!And I'll go ahead and say it. I just don't like cargos. I want to, because they're so comfy, but I always feel frumpy in them.
Ah! You are so funny! Love the comments re: soft/utility and HILARIOUS Ribbon Boa Tank/J. Crew comment. Loves.
Whoa that ice age technology necklace is quite the necklace. The description of it on the site cracks me up "Adorn your outfit with this teak wood prehistoric find, excavated from the depths of Arctic caves." whoa ok relax there.. arctic caves? haha.. I can't decide if I like it or find it just too bizarre/ugly.
I really like the Brick Red Shorts outfit, but feel it's something I could easily recreate at F21 for a whole lot less…which I may just do for that matter!Cargos do not do any favors to my thighs, or thick calves – it's like my worst features are yelling "hey everybody look at me!"What I DO love are those Nevis Kilt Heels – oh so cute!
OMG! "Splattered poo art tank"! I've never seen the tank till I clicked on your link! And "raise you an intestinal tract"…too funny!
couldn't agree with you more on the "splattered poo art tank". i saw that one yesterday while browsing j.crew's selection and thought someone must have been in a design slump. it's the only explanation i can think of.not too thrilled with the cargos, and i sort of wish the would stay skinny at the bottom hems instead of slightly flaring out. blah. i too, am loving the rise and fall cardis and am seriously debating buying both colors because i cannot decide which i like better.
Ice Age Technology Necklace…really strange. AND THE PRICE? $118?! Really!?
I just bought, and I absolutely LOVE, the "green, skinny and had ZIPPERS down the side!" cargo pants. I had reservations because I have bigger thighs but I just love them. I plan on wearing them a lot so it's nice to see some outfit sets for ideas. In fact, I need to wear them a lot to justify the cost. Try them on….I think you will be surprised.
If anyone is looking for the Pineapple Island shoes in size 6, I returned a pair to the Oakbrook store in IL last night. I should warn you though, these shoes run large and would like fit a size 7. Also, they were the display shoes and the color of the shoes is a redish-orange. This is the last pair in the country.
I am rather in love with the magnifying glass dress.
I love the Heat Seeker Shorts (the red shorts)!!! http://renata-beautyandelegance.blogspot.com/
Oooooohhh…the Magnifying Glass Dress is mesmerizing me.