Anthropologie for the J.Crew shopper

Slubby Seamed tee

With the unexciting J.Crew rollout I have been turning to other retailers for fall and winter offerings. After my success with jeans, skirt and tshirts, I decided to check Anthropologie again.

Now, I am probably interested in some items that may be dismissed by many Anthro shoppers. I usually do not like their dresses and more quirky offerings. But I don't mind a little twist in my basics.

I loved the look of this tee on the website. They did not have the dark purple in the store I visited, so I tried on Raspberry.

Size Small

Apparently I like the Left of Center designs and I liked this tee but not enough to pay full price for it. The fit is good in small and the color is beautiful. It drapes well but it looks a little bit less polished than I imagined. It may be the intention but I was looking for a more dressed up tee. It is still nice and soft and I would probably bought it if it was under $40.

The gray looked even more sloppy. I think it would definitely benefit from statement necklace, like they have it styled on the website. I had a delicate gold necklace on and just did not work for me. I liked the shape, the longer sleeves and the two-tone effect.

Tiered Swing Sweater

Once I warmed up to burgundy (and it was a process for me), I cannot get enough of it.  So when I spotted this top in store, I had to try it on. I had high hopes that it would be perfect with jeans.

Alas, it was not not to be. It looked ridiculously high waisted, shrunken and babydoll bottomed. Like if I borrowed it from my 9yo. And it is NOT a cute look for me. Pass.

I saved the best for the last.

Sunday Draped Sweater

I did not see the website picture of this cardigan but it intrigued me in the store.

Size Small

It looks good open.

I think you could belt it

It has two snaps at the neck

This look took me a while to figure out. Basically, there are two snaps at each corner end of the shawl collar and you can fasten them at the neck lifting them up to create kind of cowlneck. 

I think it looks good three ways, open, belted with shawl-like collar and buttoned up. It is a blend of cotton/acrylic so not the greatest mix but it did not look like it would pill like crazy. The price is also reasonable, especially with some discount, like Saturday's 20% off.

I did get the Pilcro Stet Slim Bootcut Cords with the 20% off. I know they are still expensive but they are the best fitting pair of corduroys I tried. This is of course specific to my body type; they fit me very similarly to the Pilcro jeans I also bought. I love the slim flare, the color and the higher (but not too high rise).  I decided to get them now and wear them for the whole season. I am OK if they eventually go on sale for much less that I paid. I also love the other color. It is called navy but it is bright, almost jewel tone, not dull and flat like some corduroys in navy can be. I am tempted to them as well. They fit TTS to big, I took 27, which is my smaller size in denim.

 Tee, necklace Banana Republic, shoes J.Crew, bag Coach

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