As promised, here are some fitting room reviews from my trip to Anthropologie this past weekend. I wish I could have snapped more pics for you guys, but I did not have a good experience in the fitting room this time around. I felt fat, got hot and sweaty, and a piece of wool got stuck on my contact and aggravated me for hours. Bitch mode was in full effect and somewhere along the way pictures became the least of my worries. Despite all this, I managed to find a few pieces I liked. Of course, then came the agonizing decision of which piece to bring home with me. I ended up choosing the dress you saw in yesterday's post. I apologize for Anthro's filthy fitting room. I was all excited that I got the "penthouse suite" of dressing rooms, but my excitement quickly dissipated when I saw the disgusting state of the floor and mirror. Anthro, I love you, but given the fact that you charge an arm and a leg for your merchandise, you can at least clean your fitting rooms every once in awhile. Anyway, on to the reviews...

 

Tierred Pointelle Sweater Dress ($148)  This dress caught my eye in the September catalog, but once I read the material details, I knew it wouldn't work on me. Angora, wool, and nylon - sounds like hell to me. Still, I knew you guys would be interested in seeing this dress on a real live person, so I decided to go through hell and back to try it on for you. That's right, I did it all for you, dear readers. It comes with a cotton slip, so I was hopeful that it might just work for me if the arms weren't too itchy. Nope, it was ever bit as itchy as I thought it would be. I kept it on for all of 2 seconds, but in those 2 seconds, I managed to get one of it's floaty little wool threads in my eye. This is not what I had in mind when I said it caught my eye. Material issues aside, the fit wasn't that great either. I tired on a size medium, and the band in the middle hit me at the widest part of my waist. I passed. Oh, and if you are wondering what that growth is coming out of my neck, it's Jerry's arm. What's the use of having the penthouse if you can't share it with the one you love?    

Patchwork Jacquard Dress ($148)  This was a sweater dress that I thought might work on me. Cotton and silk are much more skin friendly than wool and, thankfully, don't spawn itchy, floaty things. I tried on a size medium, and I thought it fit pretty good, but it just looked really boxy on me. I passed. 



 

Toggled Back Chemise ($68)  I went in the lounge section looking for the Spaced Dyed Chemise, but my store didn't have it, so I grabbed this chemise instead. The size medium was a bit big on me. The arm holes hung down too far, and there was a little too much room through the waist. The material on this felt like a true chemise to me. I don't think I would wear this out and about even with a cardigan over it. It was cute, and the small probably would have fit perfectly, but I have no desire to pay $68 for something to wear around the house. My house clothes usually consist of old maternity clothes and worn out knit pants that are 2 sizes too big. I passed.

Scoopback Maxi Dress ($148) and Crossed Beads Belt ($58)  I was hoping this dress would be in my store, and it was! I love the idea of a maxi dress for the colder months and this dress is such a great blank canvas to accessorize in many different ways. Anthro's maxi dresses usually run big, so I initially grabbed the size small in this. The waist band was uncomfortably tight and my back fat was on full display. I went up to a medium, and although the back fat was more hidden, that darn middle band was still uncomfortably tight. At this point, I was hot, tired, and pretty fed up with trying on clothes, so I exited the fitting room and walked around the store awhile to cool off. Once I felt better, I took a large back to the fitting room with me along with a belt. Bingo! The large fit great, and I loved the belt with it. The material is unbelievably soft. It's like wearing pajamas. Now the only question is what color to get. I noticed this week that it comes in blue too. What say you? The more versatile brown or the more vibrant blue? 

Gemma Peasant Blouse ($98),  AG Stevie Ankle Color ($158), and Fritillary Ruffle Loop ($38)  I'm obsessed with finding teal jeans. I don't know why teal appeals to me more than all the other colored denim out there, but you don't ask why when it comes to love (Anna Karenina with Keira Knightly is 2 months away. I can't wait!). I tried a pair of teal Pilcro's first in a size 28, but I couldn't even get them over my ass. The store didn't have a 29 or 30, so I tried a 31. They fit over my ass but were so roomy they looked like total mom jeans. Remember that walk I took to cool off? Well, I found these AG teal jeans while I was out there. I picked up a 30, and they fit like a glove except for the length. They were really short, like high waters short. I looked at the tag and discovered that they were ankle length. I wasn't really digging the ankle length, but I figured I would be wearing them with boots, so it wouldn't matter. They're teal and they make my ass look good - that's all I needed to know to add them to my wish list. This peasant blouse kept calling to me from across the room, but upon closer inspection I found the material to feel really cheap for $98. I needed something to pair with the teal jeans, though, so I grabbed it anyway. The size small fit great, and I really loved it with the AG jeans. I threw a scarf from my wish list on over it, and I had myself an outfit. I will probably end up purchasing the jeans and the scarf at full price, but I'm going to hold out until sale for the blouse. 

Pinstripe Blouson Chemise ($58). I couldn't resist trying on a couple of chemises. I mean, a dress for $58 from Anthro? Yes, please. The only problem I usually have with these is the sheerness factor. However, I didn't find this particular one sheer at all. I tried on a medium and it fit WELL (happy, grammar popo's?). There was nothing really to dislike about it, but it just didn't do anything for me. Pass.

Topock Halter Dress ($128). The pattern on this dress kinda reminded me of 90's decor or a bedspread from a cheap motel, but there was also a Southwestern vibe to it that I was digging. I tried it on in a medium, and what do you know? I loved it! The roominess of this dress also called for a belt. Of course, since it's a halter that age old question came up: What kind of bra am I going to wear with this? Since it has a built in shelf bra, I decided to break bad and try it on sans bra. I was surprised to see that my boobs were locked and loaded into their proper places. That sealed the deal. I couldn't resist a dress I could wear without a bra. Free at last! Purchased.  

Matunuck Chemise ($58). Here's the other chemise I spoke of. Since the skirt portion is double layered, this one didn't have any sheerness issues either. I tried on a size small, and I really loved it except for one minor issue: It had this weird excess fabric in the back. It was really odd. It was like they made it for a hunchback or something. I even tried on another one to make sure it wasn't that particular dress. Still, it wasn't a deal breaker. I considering purchasing it, but I rationalized with myself that I have a dress of similar color and style from Old Navy. Pass. 

Stone Harbor Dress ($128). I was drawn to the vibrant color of this dress. I tried on a size 6, and it fit me well. However, the sleeves were so big they made me feel like a linebacker. Also, the dress felt a little matronly to me. Jerry actually liked it, but I wasn't convinced. Pass.

Parvati Maxi Dress ($298). Well, hello there, beautiful! I wasn't sure about this dress on the hanger. It's a little over the top with it's bright colors, but once I got it on, it was love. I tried on a size 6 and the fit was perfect. It was super flattering to my figure and just flowed beautifully when I walked. The length was perfect, as well. The shoulders are made out of a different fabric than the rest of the dress, and I found them to be a tad bit itchy. Still, I could probably deal with the itchy shoulders. A small sacrifice for a dress this beautiful. The price killed it, though. I'll just have to hold out hope there will be one around in my size once it goes on sale. Wishlisted. 

Corvida Crossed Maxi Dress ($288). Who could resist this dress with the cute birdies? Actually, after taking a peak at the price tag it was pretty easy to resist, but I decided to try it on for fun. This dress was a beast to get into. The straps are really hard to figure out. In fact, I never did get them right. I decided to give up and just take the damn picture. I tried on a size 6, and I felt like it was a little big. There was too much volume up top, and it just wasn't flattering. Oh well, bye bye, birdies. Pass.

Caravan Patchwork Top ($88). I was really attracted to the embroidery on this top. I tried on a size small and it fit, but I just wasn't feeling it. First, it would require a cami underneath, and I don't like to layer during the Summer if I can help it. In addition, the drawstring just cheapened it for me. Pass.

Phlox-Dotted Peasant Blouse ($128). I can't resist a good peasant blouse, so taking this one back to the fitting room was a no brainer for me. This sucker looked huge, so I grabbed a XS.  Once again, this top would require something underneath because it's virtually see through. (And yes, I know, my bra is blatantly on display for all to see. It's that darn dirty lighting again.) Unfortunately, the fit was just off on this top. It did nothing for me. Also, the fabric felt a little rough on the skin. Pass.

Hydrangea Border Cardigan ($128). I knew I wouldn't be purchasing this sweater, but it was so beautiful I couldn't resist trying it on. This is a size small, and it fit well. However, there would only be a handful of days I could wear this in North Carolina. It has a very Summer vibe to it, but the long sleeves would not bode well for 90 degree days. I could see this being a great piece for someone who lives in a locale with mild Summers. Alas, it just wouldn't be practical for me. Pass.