https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 02:31:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-310319 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:43:33 +0000 Sarah 310319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I HAD to choose one, I'd go for #1, the red one. I prefer both the style and the color on you.</p> <p>But if you can't decide, I would just get both. You might regret not grabbing one or the other later! They are both fantastic and you'll easily get your $$$'s worth when you make them your year-round wardrobe staples. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-310072 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 03:35:50 +0000 Heather 310072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, hey! Thanks for the very detailed review.....I need to give it a whirl. ;)</p> <p>Let us know what you decide! Dang Anthro and its temptations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309818 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:09:13 +0000 Jonesy 309818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the red one. The color is fab and the details make it look special. I don't care for how the bottom edge of the olive one creeps up in the middle--it makes it look too small, like you need to go up a size to get more room around the midriff, so the bottom band will hang straight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309724 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:10:26 +0000 Kate 309724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hbaber32, I tried the study of shapes dress in a 2, and it fit well (for reference, the red dress is a 2 and the green dress is an XS, so it was true to size). It had a very pronounced A-line skirt (much more so than the red dress), which I wasn't quite used to, and it was cute but a big change from my usual pencil skirts. The halter straps didn't quite lie flat over my breasts when I tied it at the top - the sides of the straps stuck up a bit. It might be better for someone with a slightly smaller chest, or just in need of someone with better halter tying skills or some double sided tape. Another option, if you were only going to wear it as a halter, would be to sew up the straps over the front part of the dress, rather than only having them attached at the waist. It also doesn't seem to be a problem for this woman (<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SixWhwnGFiQ/TTkaR8SjX7I/AAAAAAAACtI/hlmlV4sqxrg/s1600/IMG_2129.JPG" rel="nofollow">http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SixW.....G_2129.JPG</a>), so it could have just been my particular dress.</p> <p>Basically, it's too summery for me to wear year round, and not something I would feel comfortable wearing to teach, so I passed on it. It is the ultimate summer picnic dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309723 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:09:26 +0000 FoolOfATook 309723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The olive one! Something about the skirt on the red one just doesn't seem to hang right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309721 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:04:49 +0000 MNsara 309721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am slightly favoring the olive one. Both are VERY nice on you, but I prefer the fit of the olive one and think it would lend itself to more variety of styling, more seasons, more polished overall look.</p> <p>If you *can* get both, then the red one would be great for spring/summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309718 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:59:58 +0000 chewyspaghetti 309718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate to say it, but I love them both! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309702 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:27:35 +0000 Heather 309702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kate, I love both on you! I think they will be true workhorses for you.</p> <p>Curious to know what you thought of the We heart Vera (Study of Shapes) dress? How did it fit? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309648 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:38:23 +0000 cobaltblue 309648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #2! The red looks great on you, too, but there's something about the skirt I don't like quite as much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309619 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:23:50 +0000 modgrl 309619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are lovely. I like the second one more, it is very figure flattering for you. I like the waist definition on it. It is conservative enough for teaching and hot enough for date night. You look much better in it than it looks on their webpage. </p> <p>I find that rayon/spandex combination to hold up well over time. I like that you don't have to dry clean it, you can throw it into the wash if you have an ultra gentle cycle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309602 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:07:29 +0000 Kate 309602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooo, I hadn't Bella, thanks for telling me about her!!!</p> <p>Keep the comments coming! The green one is winning by a bit, but I'll probably end up getting both if I can... and ruin my shopping budget for a while. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309601 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:07:24 +0000 Lisa 309601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty dresses, I like the fit and color of #2 better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309578 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:46:49 +0000 bella 309578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On a different note, have you seen this blogger? Her color palette (in her wardrobe) is very similar to yours, maybe you can get some ideas (except that she lives in a much colder climate):<br /> <a href="http://dashdotdotty.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://dashdotdotty.blogspot.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309576 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:44:14 +0000 bella 309576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second one as well. What is the material? it seems like it would be prone to pilling. If I were you, I would carefully examine the dresses in the store for any signs of pilling - check out armpits, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309549 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:03:57 +0000 teri 309549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd go with #2. I love the fit and color on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309539 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:35:05 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 309539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second one too best but both look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309533 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:57:02 +0000 laurad 309533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second one better, it looks excellent. I think you'll get a lot of use out of it, and it will be easier than the red to change up with different shoes and accessories, etc. The red one is nice, color looks terrific on you but i don't think the fit is as good, if you have to choose. On another note, as a teacher myself, I fully sympathize with the effort to find affordable, appropriate, comfortable dresses! These both seem to fit the bill, good for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309531 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:44:18 +0000 chouette22 309531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the first one, for the vibrant color as well as for the A-shape of the skirt which is very flattering on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309470 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:27:40 +0000 Annie 309470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for the second one. There is something about the way the skirted part looks on the red one that I don't like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309465 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:06:18 +0000 Marley 309465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the 2nd one - that draping is beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309464 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:01:00 +0000 Janet 309464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color of the red and the shape of the other, but I think they're both great on you. I'm tempted to see if my local Anthro has those, but I doubt they'd look anywhere near as good on me as they do on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309461 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:56:39 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 309461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like both but I think #2 is just a little better. That said I don't think you could go wrong with either one.</p> <p>PS - I love Anthro </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309459 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:52:23 +0000 MsMary 309459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first one is nice, but the second one is just KILLING me!!! It's a 10-PLUS!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309450 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:22:58 +0000 elpgal 309450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both seem very similar in silhoutte, so if are planning to keep just one, I vote for the red. But I favor keeping both </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309448 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:16:11 +0000 annagybe 309448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're both nice but I like the red by a smidge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-anthro-dresses-i-am-pining-over#post-309431 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 03:09:20 +0000 Kate 309431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I've already posted/complained about elsewhere, I went to Anthro yesterday and tried on two dresses that are amazing! I snapped some quick photos with my phone, and it turns out they actually look decent on the computer (I never bother getting photos off of my phone). </p> <p>So here they are. I'm planning on taking off the shoulder ties on the red dress - I checked and it would be easy to do and look like they were never there. Both work well with belts too, but I like that neither needs a belt. They both seem to fit perfectly and be super versatile and would work in the summer and with layers almost year round! And I think they're both teaching appropriate with an open or buttoned cardi on top (I tried one on top in the store, but didn't take pictures), which is rare for anthro dresses.</p> <p>They are <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20527677&#038;catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&#038;pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&#038;popId=CLOTHES&#038;navAction=top&#038;navCount=30&#038;sortProperties=price&#038;color=060&#038;isProduct=true&#038;fromCategoryPage=true&#038;isSubcategory=true&#038;subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&#038;templateType=subCategory&#038;tabStyle=Info" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....Style=Info</a> and <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20424321&#038;catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&#038;pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&#038;popId=CLOTHES&#038;navAction=top&#038;navCount=420&#038;color=030&#038;isProduct=true&#038;fromCategoryPage=true&#038;isSubcategory=true&#038;subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES-SOLID&#038;templateType=subCategory" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....ubCategory</a></p> <p>Feel free to tell me they aren't 10s - it would save me a whole lot of $$$ and time. </p>