The Accordion Panel Skirt ($168) is easily my favorite product in the new rollout. I just love the look of it — from the messy impressionist color strokes to the “loopy ruffles” down the front. But unfortunately I will forever be admiring this skirt and never buying it for myself. At 18″ it is way too short for me. Sometimes sizing up works and I can wear a mini low enough to love it. But even sizing up this skirt showed far too many personal imperfections for comfort. For the petites and those who have gams worthy of showing off I fully recommend this Fei masterpiece. And I will grit my teeth with jealousy and tell you how awesome you look. It’s probably way too late for this but Anthro if you’re reading please ask Fei to make a 22″ version of this skirt for us talls! Please please.
Just because I can’t wear it doesn’t mean I haven’t thought of outfit considerations. A few weeks ago I noted that I don’t own multiples of any Anthropologie items but I think that may change. On each recent store trip I’ve seen a different color of the Ruffle Tier Tank ($48) styled very well. And I think it would work well with our foundation skirt. Either brown or purple would be my choice with this skirt though white or black would also work. Too much frill? Nah.
And for some more multiplicity let’s add in the Stretching Acres Cardigan ($68) which has had the most lasting power of any Anthropologie product this year. Originally released in February, Moth unveiled a few new colors for this rollout. I own the cardi in beige and I’m pleased with how the gauze has held up. I have been hand washing or dry cleaning it and it’s held its shape well. I feel confident in its long-term durability, enough to note that several colors would work with the outfit we’re building here. Gold would make for an interesting statement. Grey solidifies the look as a summery take while dark grey or purple make for a more dramatic, mature take. (Note: I wouldn’t wear the purple cardi over the purple tank, I’d pair it with the brown.)
With their laser cutouts the Pinpoint T-Straps ($148) almost look like rock formed to shoe. Yet despite the rugged color application these look very delicate and feminine. Another winner by Miss Albright and the perfect touch for this outfit. Some attention-grabbing earrings courtesy of the Cursive Medallion Earrings ($42) for the finishing touch and you are out the door and ready to be noticed.
This outfit isn’t exactly a steal at $474 so here are some additional options:
2 + 16 (in purple) + 22 = $254
2 + 16 (in white) + 12 (in black) = $294
2 + 16 + 21 = $384
