Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Guest post: Reviews by Christine


The guest review group is growing! Please welcome the newest member to the club, Christine. This post is her take on several items, including the Bee's Favorite Blouse ($68) shown above under the Coyote Star Blazer ($118, guest review here). If you're interested in writing a guest post please email me or click the "contact" link near the top of the blog. On to the guest post...


Hello Ladies! This is my first attempt at a review for Effortless Anthropologie. I'm relatively new to this blog community. EA has been very helpful for me so I thought I'd try contributing a review. So here goes.

For reference I'm 5'7". My true size in tops is 4 or small. My bust size is 34B.



I headed down to my local Anthropologie Saturday to try on some new tops I've stalking online. The first top I picked up to try on was the affordably priced Tagalong Tee ($48) . I was immediately intrigued when I went to look for my size and saw that the top was sized as one size fits all. There are 3 colors available so I picked the turquoise. I'd say that the color is closer to mint than turquoise. After putting it on I noticed that it was a bit too long. The top is made of a cotton/nylon bend and hugs my every curve, which I didn't care for since it made my tummy stick out. I think this top would be too small on a large chest. I like the cowlneck but I would definitely wear this top under a cardi to hide my tummy. I added it to my wishlist.



The second top I tried, Bee's Favorite Blouse ($68), I had eyed in the window display on my way in. I liked the way it was paired up with a red Field Game Cardigan ($118) and the Above-The-Fray Skirt ($88). I love the print on this top and the red/turquosie/orange is a really nice color combination (true to the online colors). I picked up a small to try on. I was really hoping this top would fit better than it did. It was tight over my chest and very loose around the tummy. I also didn't care for the tie in the back. I really love the collar on this blouse. Again I think this top would look nice under a cardi. Another wish list item.



Finally I tried on the Dewbud Tee ($88) in navy and small. I immediately fell in love with this top when I saw it. I really liked the fit on me. It was a little looser in the chest so I might consider sizing down to an extra small. I think the chest looks a little better on Roxy in her review. Overall it is a beautiful top. I think I would go with the turquoise over the navy. I may have to snag this one before it sells out!