On Monday night I had a bit of a frustrating experience at Anthropologie. I went to return a hat I’d bought online (the Freezing Over Beret ($48), which arrives so misshapen it’s impossible to wear). I couldn’t find the order form but I figured no big deal, I’ve got an anthro card! Right? Wrong. Turns out my card doesn’t store my online orders…what?!? I’ll admit I got frustrated and a bit testy with the SA, which I feel really bad about. But I was thoroughly annoyed when she told me I’d have to get my order information and come back to complete the return. I was ready to look up the order on my iPhone but instead since I was buying something anyway (the Soma Cubes Dress (now $140)) I convinced her to allow me to do a store credit. The point here? One, I’m an idiot for getting testy because it wasn’t the SA’s fault. But two, online orders should totally be stored in your anthro account! Why is this even an issue?
I threw together a fitting room outfit. I’d call this after-work casual. It starts with the Floating Sparks Cardigan ($98) from Moth. My sister tried this cardigan on while she was in town earlier this month and I was hoping it would look as cute on me as it did on her!
My usual size medium was surprisingly tight. I couldn’t close the snaps without major gaps, hence the open-only shots. I love grandpa cardigans! This particular one is the perfect length. The material is thick and a little rough, though I didn’t find it scratchy. I did think the “embers” added some bulk over my chest but not to a comical degree. If you don’t own a grandpa cardi yet and want one this is a great option. I have it wishlisted for reconsideration at sale time.
Under the sweater I layered Deletta’s Je Ne Sais Scarf Tee ($58). I find the name of this top very odd — where is the pas? Or the quoi? The word play is killing the grammar nazi in me. The top itself is very nice. The product description articulates it well — rather than playing around with a scarf I can just throw this top on. The neutral motif I tried on is a little bit sheer (of course). I love the grey version online. Petite ladies take note — the sleeves on this top are very long!
My usual size medium was very form-fitting. I would size up to a large for more room. At $58 I’m seriously tempted. The grey is sitting in my online cart.
Pants! I was disappointed with the Aylesbury Trousers from a few months ago — they ran small and short in my opinion which basically means I couldn’t wear them. Along comes Cartonnier with a similar pant, the Canterbury Trousers ($128). Coin pockets in front are dangerous territory for hippy chicks like me but I wanted to give these a shot anyway.
These wide leg pants are great for balancing out thicker legs like mine. I found the pockets didn’t emphasize my hips too much either, a welcome discovery. The only sizes left in-store were a 2 and a 12 so I tried the 12s. They were quite roomy but my usual size 10 would be perfect. A gentle glen plaid populates these pants, with a line of red every so often. I love the wide waistband and the lack of cuffs at the bottom. These are the pants that will be universally flattering.
Of course at 34″ these pants are just a drop short on me (I have a 35″ inseam). So you can imagine my SQUEALS OF THRILLED-NESS in seeing that these pants not only come in a short length (32″) online but a tall one too (36″)! HOLY COW. I am so excited that I’m going to order the talls once I get my next paycheck, and will probably pick up the regular length too once these hit sale. I’ll wear the latter pair with flats. Thanks for thinking of the talls, Anthro!
The heavenly model shot for the Ethereal Blouse ($148) is rather amusing, though also compelling enough to make me try it on. (Alas, no angelic chorus as I added it to my pile o’try ons.) The embroidered portion of this top is nothing short of beautiful. Pretty flowers outlined by a line of leaves lend an otherworldly value.
As much as I love the flowy it didn’t seem to work on me here. The small was big enough for me…almost too big really. The issue is all the material in front. This top ended up looking like maternity wear on me. I love the design and the shape of this top but it’s not for me. Pass.
I had sky-high hopes for the Hellebore Sweater Skirt ($118). It looked fantastic in the catalogue shot! But in real life I usually have trouble with sweater skirts. They hug my hips in evil ways and just look funny on me. So I was apprehensive as I tried this skirt on.
I started with a medium but found it was pretty much falling off me. So I sized down to a small. And as expected the shape was all kinds of wrong on me. Sigh. These pictures actually don’t look too bad but mark my word it wasn’t working out in real life at all. The skirt is a bit heavy in real life. The pattern is cool and I like the scalloped waistband. The pleating didn’t sit right though and I felt bulky. A sad, sad state. Back to the rack. For a counterpoint, check out how great this skirt looked on Jacquelyn.
I tried the skirt with the Belladonna Top ($128) from Karen Nichol. From afar this might look like your run of the mill embellished flower top. But there’s more! Upon closer inspection I noticed the plaid neckline (cute!), the gingham petals (super cute!) and the smushed fabric constituting the flower (eeep!). My usual size medium fit, though it was a bit closer to my body than I expected. A large was too big though so I’d stick with the medium. It has a late 50s/early 60s vibe to it with a shorter length and bracelet sleeves. Impossibly cute but a bit expensive. Wishlisted for now.
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