I have always loved road trips. From our 5-hour drives to Cape Cod every summer when I was a kid, to taking my sister out to college in Cleveland, to my own college trip between Connecticut and Colorado. (I guess we have a thing for C places in my family.) Last spring two friends and I drove down part of the East Coast.
So Anthropologie’s latest outfit set really speaks to me, from the classic car to the landscape backdrop. Of course on my road trips the uniform is usually jeans and a well-loved 49ers tee. Not so much dresses and skirts. I get the idea though. Americana, classic design and nostalgia for a time period when most of us probably weren’t even alive yet. OK, I’ll see where this road goes.
Despite not loving the Decade-By-Decade Skirt ($128) on its own I love this outfit as a whole. The silhouette is streamlined and while the skirt is throwback, the top chosen for the look updates it. I love all three variations of the Poche Shirt ($78) and I’d been hoping to see the Corn Lane Slingbacks ($388) styled. I didn’t realize I was going to get instant gratification — thanks Anthro!
Also in this outfit: Dotty Necker ($38).
I love how the Take Action Dress ($168) looks in this shot — but I was bummed to see that the dress is much more teal than blue in real life. Why do you do this to us Anthro? The shoes in this look, the Braided Basket Pumps ($138), have an early 20th century look to them that intrigues me. I haven’t seen any designs like that outside of thrift shops here. The final pieces of this look are the Eclipse Hoops ($148) which find beautiful gems dangling within hammered gold hoops. Would I wear this in a car for 8 hours? Heck no. But I’d totally wear it to work.
We already know that I love the Gull Wing Dress ($168, review here). Great to see a styling option for it from Anthro. I imagine the Reaching For Light Espadrilles ($188) wouldn’t really be suitable for walking along the rocky trail in the backdrop but they sure look cute with the dress. I’m not as sure about the Flora Exemplar Cardigan ($128). I love the pattern but it seems overly long. I’m reserving my judgment until I see it in person.
Also in this outfit: Leather Laurel Headband ($34).
Anthropologie is apparently going to taunt us by releasing the Cavorting Flora Blouse ($98, reviews here and here) in a new color every two months or so. Unfair! I love the latest incarnation, which pairs well with the Venetian Blinds Belt ($38). Personally I’d choose a skirt over a pair of shorts for the look. To each their own!
Also in this outfit: Pleated Walking Shorts ($98), Reversible Seamless Tank ($24), Cameo Collage Necklace ($298).
Interestingly, this similar look to the one above reuses both the Venetian Blinds Belt ($38) and the Cameo Collage Necklace ($298). I like the use of shorts much more in this look because of the casual nature of the Blurred Petals Pullover ($118). It’s kind of deja vu but I like it.
Also in this outfit: Shade Made Bermudas ($68).
This look has classic style written all over it. As with the first look in this post, a skirt I hadn’t thought much of — the Fantastic Field Skirt ($88) — pulls everything together nicely. The Marble-Carved Peep-Toes ($178) weren’t even on my radar and now I must try them on! This is why I love Anthro’s outfit sets. Their styling ideas are usually combinations I never could have created on my own.
Also in this outfit: Varsity Pullover ($68) and Unbreakable Bonding Necklace ($148).
Which look is your favorite? And one question for Anthro: with this lovely outfit set here, why is the January catalogue so devoid of clothing? I’m still sad.
