The Time Gone By Dress ($128) has plenty of fans in the community. When the peach version went on sale suddenly a few weeks ago, the product page was already redirecting and several hopeful owners were left disappointed. Now it’s available in a new color, but back up to full price. Thanks to Patti, who sent along the following doppleganger.
In case anyone else loved the Time Gone By Dress ($128) but wasn’t sure about the color options or missed out on the peach/cream version, I found a similar style from Urban Outfitters (no surprise there) and figured I would share a quick review with the wonderful community here. It’s the Pins and Needles Crepe Ruffle-Sleeve Dress ($78, or $62 with coupon code) and it comes in peach with a dark grey trim or black with a white trim. Major differences are:
– Three ruffles on each sleeve instead of two, no bottom trim
– Contrast waistband instead of attached skinny belt
– Pleating along the sides of the bust instead of around the neckline
– Shorter! Maybe too short for taller women
– Polyester instead of rayon (still dry clean only)
– Runs smaller (Urban’s XS is smaller than Anthro’s 0), good for petite women who may have been sized out
For reference, I’m including comparison photos with Anthro’s grey colorway. I’m 5’2″, 100 lbs, wearing the XS (Urban, left) and the 0 (Anthro, right).
The black version of the Urban Outfitters dress.
Overall, it’s a more youthful take on the Time Gone By dress with more exaggerated sleeves and a higher waist. This means it might not be for everyone, but it is a fairly well-made lookalike that’s about half the price of the original. The fabric feels like the Alena skirt, which means there is some static cling. Like Anthro’s version, the dress is fully lined, has pockets, and the peach version is ever so slightly sheer.
Product link: http://bit.ly/cQR8UE
20% off coupon: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/urbanoutfitters.com
