Anthro Monochromatic Corset Dress

I soooooo WANT, WANT, WANT, WANT, WANT this dress.

Isn't it simply stunning? It is borderline costumie yet so very chic. I fell in love with this dress several weeks back while perusing the Anthro website but at the full price of $188, I was certainly NOT buying it. But then...

It went on Sale. TODAY. It's now $99.95. And all of a sudden, I can justify buying it ... even though I still have no place to wear it to.

However, my intent is to wear this to work. I honestly think it could work. Originally I thought of throwing a black cardigan over it but that would completely hide the fantastic lace-up corset work on the back of the dress...

And then, it suddenly dawned on me. I would actually pair this dress with a tissue-weight long sleeved T-Neck top, black opaque tights and a pair of black high-heeled Mary Janes. I saw the perfect pair of Calvin Klein Mary Janes the other day that's calling my name as I walked by. When I get this dress (and trust me, it'll be very soon for I currently have a couple of sizes on hold) I will have to run out and buy me those very chic CK MJs.

I honestly think the Black T Neck would make this dress more wearable during the day, don't you agree? How else would you consider making this dress Office appropriate without detracting from the design?

I understand from the reviews that this dress runs small - at least 1 or 2 sizes smaller than usual. So my next question is, what size should I get? I'm so new to Anthropologie so I haven't quite figured out my size yet. But it would appear that I'm between a 4 and a 6 - depending ont he design. So, should I just get the 8 then? Have you tried this dress on? What size would you recommend I order?

Anthro Wants

Oooooh! It's like Christmas. Well, it feels like Christmas when you wake up to find that Anthro's having another Mark-Down! Yay!!!!

So here are a few things I'm soooooo scoping. Should I? Should I?

Monochromatic Corset Dress
Was $188
Now $100

Bull's Eye Dress
Was $158
Now $80

Ruffles Upon Ruffles Tee
Was $78
Now $40

Are you coveting these items as well? What did you buy?

OOTD

My apologies that this is a day late. Here's Casual Friday's OOTD.

Sweater: J Crew

Tank: J Crew

Belt: J Crew

Necklace: Forever 21

Pants: Old Navy

Shoes: Franco Sarto

Anthropolgie - Organize Chaos Tank

As promised, here's a few IRL pictures of the Organize Chaos Tank.

I purchased it about a week ago during a visit to Anthropologie at U Village.

This tank fits true to size. I normally wear a size XS in J Crew and have found that I wear between a Small and an XS at Anthropologie - depending on the design.

I purchased this tank in a XS. I would have prefered to have gotten a Small but unfortunately, there were no small sizes left. There was a Medium which I tried on and it made me look very, very w i d e. I then tried on the XS and found that while it fits nicely, it was just a tad snugger than I would normally wear my clothes. But since there was no smalls to be had, I purchased the XS.

The fabric is very soft and very comfortable. The ruffles are only found on the front while the back is a solid piece of fabric. I really like that the back has no ruffles for it allows the top to follow the curves of one's body.

The top is a classic tank style in the front but has "sundress" like straps on the back.

From what I can see, it came in 2 colorways - the brown and the black. I would have liked to have gotten the brown as well but again, that wasn't available and both colors are sold out online.

I can certainly see myself wearing this all year round; with a cardigan over top in the cooler months and on it's own in the warmer months. It looks as pretty with a skirt as it does with pants.

I wore this to work on Thursday and received numerous compliments on it. Details on my outfit follows the pictures below.

Enjoy the pictures.

And here's what I wore to work on Thursday:

Top: Anthropologie Organize Chaos Tank

Cardigan: J Crew

Jewelry: Forever 21

Pants: Banana Republic

Shoes: Nine West Ankle Booties

Club Monaco - Extra 25% off off Sale

Starting Today - November 12 to Monday, November 16. Unfortunately my US friends, it's CANADA ONLY.

A Few Anthro Lusts

Like those delicate shiny balls on a Christmas Tree, these little heirlooms are begging to be brought home and treasured.

Garnet Glow Dress

$188

Glimmering Magnolia Dress

$188

Snow Queen Dress

$288

(I Want, I Want, I Want this dress. I have no where to go but I want this dress!!!)

Scalloped Dots Skirt

$98

Daisy Quarters Skirt

$248


Pressed Buds Cardi

$248

Are any of the darling items on your Lust List?

A First!!!

It's happened! I've finally had my first Anthropologie experience!



Don't get me wrong. I've looked at the site many times before but for some reason, have never pulled the purchase trigger. I've even been to Anthropologie once before.... last summer, that was. I stepped in the store, looked around, tried on a couple of dresses, found nothing that fit me and left.



And then, last Thursday, during Kitty's term break, during a visit to Anthropologie at U Village, I made my very first ever Anthropologie purchase.



Actually, I bought 2 things but it's really just counts as my first purchase.



Since I'm still somewhat new to Anthropologie, I should mention that I just love the store. I love the eclecticness of the clothes, jewelry and the furnishings. It's so quaint and precious yet modern with a twist.



Anyway, after trying on about a dozen items, I finally settled on 2 pieces. The Organize Chaos Tank in the black and white colorway and the Endless Pleats Cardigan in black. I would have purchased the Teal but unfortunately that was sold out. But the Black was very flattering and showed off my curves nicely.

Endless Pleats Cardigan

Organize Chaos Tank

I hope to take a few IRL pictures over the next couple of days. Stay tuned!

I honestly hope my Anthropologie visit does not turn into another one of my obsessions.