After the outfit set this week there was no question I was headed to Anthro in search of Bordeaux's Foliage Fancy Tee ($58, seen above under the Hold-The-Lines Jumper ($98)). Luckily I didn't have to search much -- it was at the 5th Ave Anthropologie (NYC) in both colors.
So the white...it's really sheer. It's so sheer that I'm not running the photo outright, click here to see it. If this is how Anthro kept the price low on the shirt it's kind of disappointing. (The grey is also very thin but not as sheer.) My thought was come warmer weather I'd wear this over a pair of shorts. But now I've learned I'd have to layer a cami underneath. What a pain.
I tried on my true size medium. The fit was good. The lace insets have thick stitching around them and while this shirt will require some TLC I didn't find it especially fragile. The neckline was a lot more raw than it looks online. I didn't mind this either. This top has been added to the birthday excursion wishlist. Most likely I'll get the white and just resign myself to wearing something under it, thereby teaching Anthro nothing but giving me one cute shirt.
My dear RicRac (or is it Ric Rac??!?! Even Anthro can't make up their minds on the website), I must tell you that I wish the materials on the Chiffonade Top ($58) were reversed. I love the blue with polka dots that make up the ruffle v-neck! I would buy a top made of that stuff in a second. I sized down to a small for the best fit and it was still nice and roomy. There's a small cinch on the back of the shirt to add some shape. Mostly this is an easy embellished top. Kind of forgettable to be honest. I wish this was either a tank top or a blouse instead. Nice, but back to the rack.
Smartly, Anthropologie has made a warm-weather version of their super popular Wind-Rippled Tee (now $30). It's the Claudine Tee ($48). I grabbed my true size medium in this one and I'm glad I did. This top is a close fit. I did notice that the ruffles on this one seemed to be finished better than on the Wind-Rippled Tee. I tried on the orange and it was pretty damn fab. It's a little sheer (grumble) and it's close-fitting but it's lovely. I wish the sleeves were a bit longer, maybe another 1/2" or so. I have this top wishlisted for now.
I thought the Winding Road Tank ($48) looked pretty insane in the catalog and not in a good way. But when I saw this top on the table I didn't recognize it. My brain went "oooh, pretty" and it wasn't until I had the top on that it clicked.
The material is heavily heathered. My true size medium was a close but comfortable fit. I don't know if I'm crazy but I feel like this tank works well over a bigger chest. And how often do you say that? I'm dubious of the price tag but I like the look. Wishlisted.
