Tuesday, January 4

SOME ANTHRO REVIEWS

I unfortunately don't get to go to the store as often as I used to, but I still managed to squeeze in a trip over the holidays! So for your viewing pleasure, some quick and dirty Anthropologie reviews paired with some ill-taken photos. I didn't exactly do my hair or wear any makeup that day, so please excuse my head, haha!

Easy-Peasy Blazer, $98.00:


Pass. The material felt really nice and soft, and I love the double-breasted look, but this blazer just looked way too bulky on me. On a shorty like me, it also was just the wrong length because the hem hit me right across the fullest part of my hips, making me look GIGANTIC. The loose, boxy-ish shape didn't really help either. I'm wearing this in my normal size. I don't know if sizing down would solve this issue because I was too lazy to grab another one. I can see this working on someone taller and slimmer, though, but for my stumpy pear-shaped body, this is a no-go.

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Pass. This is one billowy top! It feels super soft and comfortable, but it was just too much fabric for my tiny body. I'd say that due to the generous cut, you could easily get away with wearing it 1-2 sizes smaller. The side tie doesn't serve any function, so you can't tighten the bottom of it. The sleeves are huge, and if you're wearing a regular bra with this top, the sides of it WILL show if you lift up your arms in this top. I tried wearing it with a more fitted topper to see if that would make this work, but as you can see for yourself below, the result is a pathetic waaah-waaaaaaah. Also, I have no idea what makes this top worth $100+.

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Sequin Flame Blazer, no longer available online:


Pass. I thought I would love this, but I was pretty underwhelmed. The sequins on the collar kept scratching the back of my neck, and the ones at the cuffs were irritating as well. I sized down with this jacket (wearing one size under my regular size) and it still fit pretty well in the arms and shoulders. I couldn't get it to button, but I liked how it looked open in the smaller size.

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Want. Forgive the top I'm wearing with this skirt, as it doesn't really "go" at all, haha! I'm wearing this in my regular size and it fit well and snug, so I'd say that this one runs TTS. It is made out of a wonderfully weighty material that I adored. It's heavy enough to stay put in the wind too, I reckon, yet light enough to look kicky when you stroll around. The skirt went up to my waist exactly where it should have, and though it's a little long and went past my knees, I still like it. I can see this working with some cute rust-orange tights and brown heels!

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Pass. Don't get me wrong -- this dress will definitely look awesome on some people. But on me, I wasn't a fan. I tried on the red color because it is super punchy and saturated, which I adore. However, I believe that the navy blue colorway looks much more expensive than the red color, which reads kind of cheap. The material was soft, but not as soft and comfortable as I thought a $168 dress should be. If this were $70, I would consider it a great deal, though. The ribbon sash ties right at the waist, and I took this in my regular size. It was a little loose, though, so I think going down a size is feasible as well. For someone small-chested like me, the low cut was also not a problem.

16 comments:

  1. Thanks for these reviews, Amy! I love me a good knit blazer and Cartonnier seems to know how to knock them out of the park, but I was concerned about the double-breasting myself. Now the REAL question is ... where did you get those sparkly flats?!

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  2. Lisa - Steve Madden! They're the 'Kinnetic' style!

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  3. ha- I thought the gull wing dress looked awesome, actually! Maybe it's just really cute with the blingy blazer and the sparkly flats, but it looks nice!

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  4. Amy, i acually like the mixed print combo you did with the separate space skirt. The Gull Wing dress is nice on you, but i know what you mean. I think that dress will last until sale. thank you for your reviews!

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  5. Loove the skirt. Once I saw the pic, I thought, "she MUST buy that!" Thanks for reviewing these, and I agree w/vintageglammz--wait until they go on sale. I don't remember the last time I paid full price for an anthro piece!

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  6. The Gull Wing color is amazing on you! Definately a must have when it hits sale!

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  7. Oh I LOVE the skirt and the dress. Both look great on you!

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  8. Thank you for doing a review of the Easy Peasy Blazer and the Sequin Flame Blazer. I have seen these in my store lately and wondered how they fit. I didn't like them enough to try them on. I'm glad I'm not really missing anything. Also, I love the Gull Wing Dress on you!

    Lisa
    www.sweetlaundry.blogspot.com

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  9. I don't get to visit Anthro as often as I'd like, so thanks for these reveiews.

    I think that red dress look so flattering on you!! Definitely go get it once it hits the sales section.

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  10. Oh, I hope you got the skirt! It looks so great on you! It makes me wish _I_ could get the skirt. Sigh...

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  11. I love that skirt on you. And the sparkly blazer too.

    Also.. your head looks fantastic. No make-up and undone hair is great on you!

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  13. Hi Amy, I had failed to mention in the previous post that I took the skirt back the first time it came out because I was afraid I would look even shorter than I already am, 5"2. Plus I had buyers remorse at paying the $98.But today I decided to repurchase it because there is just something I really love about this skirt. I think it's the heavy fabric, Pattern and colors.You definitely made me feel better about my decision. I think I would have regretted it if I had left it behind. I am planning a Red top and Red Pumps :)

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  14. The skirt is cute on you, but I know when I try to wear skirts like that I just end up feeling like I look old & out of style :) Maybe it is just on me but I can't believe that it is the most becoming style for me!

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  15. I eyed the sequin blazer for awhile but after reading a review where someone compared it to a ring leader's jacket in a circus, I can't seem to get that image out of my head!

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