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It was featured twice in the August catalogue (including the cover) and seems to be high on every Anthro fan's wish list. It's the Diaphanous Tunic ($88). Kim from Anthroholic looked great in it and so did Goldenmeans.
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I have to thank Kim for a styling suggestion: pairing the tunic with the Elodie Lily Cardigan ($128) which was already on my wish list.
That was what I did in the dressing room. Let's start with the tunic. It's sheer as others have mentioned and in real life the ruffles are not as tightly pleated as the product shot indicates. I tried on both a 6 and an 8. The 8 was loose in the sleeves so I recommend staying with your true size. The waist tie was pretty much useless in my opinion and so was the neck tie. In real life I'd want a belt to wear this by itself. Honestly though I'm much more likely to blouse this out of a skirt or wear the cardigan over it with a belt.
I think the biggest strength of the Diaphanous Tunic is its color. Both the lilac and ivory (not pictured) are warm, versatile neutrals that will work with a ton of outfits. How great does the top look with the Elodie Lily Cardigan? Again, ignore the sad waist tie and pretend like a belt is there instead. Just gorgeous. The cardigan is very long, hitting me at mid-thigh. I have a medium on and it buttoned no problem. The buttons are a glassy lavender that are similar to the tunic. It's the details that matter!
At Rockefeller Center's Anthropologie they have the cardigan paired with the Ruffles-Upon-Ruffles Tee ($78) in cocoa, the AG 17 Years Mending Skirt ($195) and the Straight Flush Strand ($38). Love this look as well. Note that the cardigan is tucked into the skirt.
