Anthropologie for the J.Crew shopper

Skirted Striped Tee

This top prompted my visit to Anthropologie. After I saw it on Lisa from Respect the Shoes, I had to try it on. I actually saw it in the store previously and never gave it a second thought. But seeing how Lisa looked so cute and fresh, that I decided to do a double take.

Size Small

This top runs big. I tried on smaller of my sizes and it was still too big. It looks OK in the pictures but it was boxy and swingy irl.

It is a very pretty top, but I  had doubts that it is too sweet on me and I don't think I can pull it off.  It looks great on Lisa but she is cute and young and tiny. I thought it looked forced on me. 

I may reconsider it if it goes on sale.

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Dotty Knit Blazer

I decided to try on this blazer only for the blog. I think it is fun and pretty, but although I have no problem with wearing polka dotted blouses or skirts, polka dotted blazer or coat are another story.

Size Medium

Of course when you try something for the blog, you may easily end up liking the item and wanting to buy it anyway, but I was in no danger with this jacket becasue the fit was totally off on me.

It was almost too tight in the waist  (in bigger of my sizes) but too wide in the shoulders. It may be a great fit for someone with slender waist and broader shoulders.

The knit was soft and  comfortable and the pattern is fun. I like the idea of a unstuctured knit blazer, it seems so much easier to wear than wool blazers.  I like it even more in the camel colorway, but my store did not carry it.

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Duo Colorblocked Top

I was also looking for a longer, long sleeved comfortable top to wear with jeans or leggings. 

 Size Small

As for sizing, it depends on how you like it to fit and how swingy you want it to be. I could take a small or Medium but I decided Medium was draping better, giving it more of an effect I was looking for. This tee is
incredibly soft and feels good against the skin. 

Size Medium

I think this actually looks better IRL than online, I liked it a lot. It was exactly something I was looking for. The colorblock effect is quite pronounced and I know many of you are tired of colorblocking but I don't mind, especially with the leggings that are similar color as the bottom of the shirt.

I had a $20 leftover gift card and I decided to apply it to this top.

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Intarsia Dotted Sweater Dress

This dress looked interesting on the hanger and I decided to take it to the fitting room as well. For some reason Anthro dresses are always off on me, but you never know until you try it on, right?

Size Small

This dress fitted me quite well in size Small. It is not high waisted, too short, too full or too low cut.  In fact is is just right. The mix of different knit patterns may be too much for some of you, but I actually liked it a lot. I think it works because the colors are subdued and the patterns are subtle. The concept reminds me of J.Crew Inside-out Fair Isle sweater.

Waist in the correct place

Not too short

The problem I had with this dress was practicality. This dress is quite warm as you would expect from a sweater dress. But with the very short sleeves I am pretty sure my arms will be freezing while the rest of my body will be cooking. Wearing a cardigan with a sweater dress seems like, well, too many sweaters. I guess you could wear a blazer but I am afraid the dress will not look as cute covered up. I think the dress would be much better with long or 3/4 length sleeves.

seen

Mix of viscose, nylon, cotton, lambswool, angora and cashmere

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Corduroy Godet Skirt

Size 4

I loved the color of this cord skirt. It fits TTS (and coparable to J.Crew sizing). It is not lined which may be a benefit to those who don't like the inevitable polyester lining especially in the warmer weather. The corduroy is very fine and soft and the flare at the hem is flirty and fun. Because of the weight of the fabric and lack of lining it is more of a warm weather skirt but I am not usually inclined to wear a corduroy in the summer. I would personally prefer that it was lined. I know you can wear a slip but lining is easier and it makes the skirt hang better imo.

Overall, I think it is great transitional skirt.

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That's all folks!

What do you think of the items I reviewed?

Do you own any of the pieces or are tempted by any?

Would  you wear short sleeved sweater dress ?

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