Split personality and shopping at Anthropologie

After writing my recent post on minimalism, I went shopping at Anthropologie. Do I sound like split personality shopper?

The fact is, I almost never shop at Anthro. They have many beautiful and unique offerings but they usually don't speak to me. I do shop for my bohemian self sometimes, but then it just never seem to be a right occasion to wear those purchases. Mostly, I end up wishing for one less ruffle, funky hem or other embellishment. As far as whimsical, I do like owls, bicycles and castle scenes, just not on my clothes.

However, I was looking for jeans last weekend and Anthro is surprisingly (to me) well stocked in that department. 

I ended up buying a pair of jeans but I wanted to include them separately, because I also have a Jean Shop review for you.

Jeans reviews coming up tomorrow

I did not have the rigth top to try with the jeans so I grabbed a black tee from the hanger next to the fitting room and, to my big surprise, I LOVED it!!!

Slubby v-neck tee

It comes in an array of shades and is also listed under the name of Keansburg Tee.

 

Super casual

I never bought into the uneven hem trend before, but let me tell you, it does wonders for multitude of body sins. It flows away from the midsection and it is perfect with jeans and other slim fitting bottoms. The neckline is perfect as well, somewhere between scoop-neck and v-neck and just deep enough without revealing too much.  I was tempted to immediately order this tee in several other colors but I restrained myself. It is not cheap ($38) and anyway, I think this kind of shape looks best in neutrals. I would get a white one, but it was too sheer and it would require a cami. I am still thinking about the Keansburg raspberry one.

Another item that caught my attention was this lace, burgundy, a-line skirt, that I cannot find online.

Update: Thanks to fshnonmymind we located the skirt. Thank you!

Doily Lace Skirt

I don't have a burgundy skirt and the crimson maple one that I ordered from J.Crew was so unappealing to me that I returned it without taking it out from the package.

This skirt looked like perfect transitional piece and something I could wear to work but just as easily on weekends. I took size Medium, which is a bit loose around the waist (but OK with a belt). It also skims over the belly and allows me to wear it lower on my hips. The workmanship seams fine and while the lace is intrinsically susceptible to snagging, it does not seem too delicate. I love the easiness of the shape and it is supremely comfortable.

I tried it with a black t-shirt and it creates a nice casual look but being a-line, it benefits from more fitted top.

This brown t-shirt works better, however later on, I also tried other options, but only after my (9yo) photographer was asleep, so no pictures. It looked great with my denim short sleeve top from the GAP, and I liked it with striped J.Crew long sleeve tees in olive and black.
 
It is not what I usually wear it but I do love this skirt.

Last item I noticed in the store, was this cotton cardigan in marled black/gray:

It also comes in chartreuse. It is 100% cotton and lined in cotton, except for the sleeves. The lining fabric is black with white birds on it (I think those were birds...), you can see some of it peeking out from under the sweater.

Shirting Cardigan

It looks super cute and it feels super comfortable and cozy, I loved it.

It runs TTS to small and I needed a medium. The sleeves were full length on me but I have relatively short arms so they may be bracelet length on some. The shape of the cardigan is pretty basic, which is a plus in my book, but it has a nice drape and it floats away from your midsection. It was not cheap at $128, so I had to show some restrain, but it went on my wishlist (which Anthro actually has on their website, what a wonder!). 

The receipt was emailed to me, how cool is that? Anthro is definitely more on par with the technology, despite its old-world, vintage vibe.

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What do you think?

Do you shop at Anthro?
Have you tried on anything I reviewed?
What do you think of the uneven hem trend? 

Oh, and if any of you Anthro shoppers knows the name of the skirt, please let me know!

Please share, it would be no fun without you!!!