Monday, December 7, 2009

Some (okay a lot of) Anthro Reviews

Today I made a big mistake, I found an excuse to go visit Anthropologie and not even a good one. I am not supposed to be spending money on myself right now and I am actually very good at avoiding costly Anthropologie purchases online but get me in a store and all bets are off.

So I brought two things home and I really love them both. If I had the budget I would have brought home more. So, I am now wondering if I brought the right two things home.....which do you like?

Four-If-By Sea Skirt -on sale for $49.95
great, great, great skirt. Has a beautiful underskirt, exposed metal zipper and hangs beautifully. This is a 6 and fits my waist (does not hang low). My hip and bootie make me an 8 normally but when the hips are loose, a size will usually work fine. So I would say this is TTS.


In true Deletta fashion, this top runs large. This is a small,  I usually wear a Medium in knits. I love this top. It is a low v-neck so I would wear a tank under it. I loved the length as well.

I missed out on it's sibbling, the wavelet and have always regretted it. I thought with the chiffon sleeves I'd be able to pass this one up but it is truly a beautiful and unique piece that is hard to resist, even at the price tag. This is a size 6, my normal size in blouses. Some reviewers said they needed to size up in the chest area, I don't have that issue so it fit perfectly. Also, the top is a little short but that will make it go well with slacks and skirts.

I lovey this skirt and will look for it to go on sale. This is a 6 and fits perfectly so this runs large since my hips usually demand an 8 in a pencil skirt. I will be looking for this to go on sale for sure.

I want, I want, I want! I love this skirt, I just needed a larger size. This is a 6 and the mustard under skirt was bunching from being to tight so this seems to run TTS if not a tad small.

Whirling Ruffles Sweater Dress on sale now for $99
ummmmmmm........no thanks. Kim looks cute in it, me not so much. This is a Medium, maybe a small would have helped.

This sweater is a beauty. I guess I was wearing it differently then shown but I loved it just the same. Very nice fabric, beautiful fit. Even with the fabric braiding, knotting and ruffling, it didn't seem bulky at all. I wish it were a tad longer, but I would just wear it over a tee. This is a small, I tried on the Medium as well and the length didn't seem to change.

I just don't know what to do about this sweater. From the moment I saw this sweater in the catalog, I wanted it.... it screams Debye. Though there were quite a few in the store, they are almost sold out online and I know my window to purchase is closing fast. Still, I am having a hard time justifying the cost. The fabric didn't feel $128 worth. It wasn't itchy but it wasn't smooth and soft either so I am paying for the style and honestly, I am not sure how many wears it would last through. Still, I love it. Oh, and this was a medium, my normal size.

I had high hopes for this top but it was soooooo unflattering on my body type. I can see how it would be beautiful on others but on me I look like a bloated tree trunk. This is my regular size, medium.

I am a sucker for any ballerina wrap top. I have been since I was a little girl. This is a size small but a medium would have fit well too. I was just wearing it higher up on the waist.

8 comments:

None said...

Thank you for this post - I've been interested in the Windsor Scoopneck but when I see someone actually wearing it, it's not what I expected. It's too bad the Sweeping Frills sweater isn't longer, but it looks really great on you.

A said...

ohh i've really wanted to see the lacemaker skirt on! Thanks for reviewing!

Unknown said...

I love the lace skirt & the Sweeping Frills Sweater on you. I reeeaaally love the sweater on you.

Sara said...

I love the sweeping Frills Sweater - L.O.V.E. it - but why can't it be a few inches longer? I tried it on last Friday and considered buying it if it hadn't been for the short length.

I also like the dripping blossoms shirt on you.

Kelsey said...

Thanks for putting yourself through that shopping trip and the temptations of all those beautiful clothes on behalf of me! I think everything looked great, but my faves were the dripping blossoms tee, the fluttering pencil skirt, and the small packages sweater. I actually really like that sweater dress on you, too, even though you weren't afan.

Pamela said...

Great reviews! I love the fluttering pencil skirt. I have the Dripping Blossoms tee and it definately needs a cami, but the red is gorgeous, no?!

AppGal said...

omg the lacemaker skirt is to-die-for!!!!!!!!

Debye said...

Now I am more conflicted then ever, why doesn't Anthropologie have a buy one get one free offer :o)

I really love the lace skirt and am considering returning one item to get it but I hate to let anything go....that is what Anthro does to me, it turns me into a spoiled brat that wants it all!