I Just Did A Fall Anthro Haul—These Were The 12 Pieces I Bought Immediately
They call it a “shop up” in the UK and that’s what I’m going to call it from now on.
by Audie Metcalf
Trying on clothes is a living nightmare.
So I’m doing it for you!
Seeing clothes on models shows us nothing, but seeing clothes on a real person is wildly helpful.
And since Anthropologie continues to be our go-to for well-made, flattering, and elevated basics and dresses, I scoured the store in-person to ferret out the most interesting stuff. Here are the top 12 big winners.
Except … you’ll have to let me know about the last dress—the jury’s still out.
Let’s go.
THE KNIT TANK AND WIDE-LEG TROUSERS
This ribbed tank does wonders for the boobs. No bra! And this pant is the lighter version of the wide-leg Maeve trousers we all wear constantly in the winter. Bought them both instantly.
Price: $88 for the tank, $148 for the pants
THE BUTTON-DOWN AND CROP JEANS
If you don’t have this magical button-down shirt, you really must. It’s longer in the back, has ample arm-hole room, and lays perfectly with a front tie. And this lavender stripe is making me weak!
Price: $98 for the shirt, $248 for the jeans
The Relaxed Blazer
Oh this? Just a super thin, SWEATSHIRT material blazer that creates a perfect hourglass shape on anyone. Usually blazers make me feel constricted, but I have full hugging-use of my arms in this one. Sold.
Price: $148 for the blazer, $248 for the jeans
The SWEATER VEST AND COTTON CROPPED PANTS
Couldn’t be more outside my “comfort zone” with this heart sweater but maybe it’s…sort of great? The pants couldn’t be less flattering and I love them!
Price: $98 for the sweater, $78 for the pants
THE PAJAMA PANT
Maybe it’s from growing up on Folgers commercials where the early-morning mom was wearing slouchy PJs and slouchy socks, but these poplin pajama pants are just so correct. The perfect “house pants” for puttering around while still slightly feeling like you’re living in a movie.
Price: $68
THE CROPPED BLAZER
I know you want to hate this. But that’s only because it reminds you of Rusty’s outfit from the fashion montage in National Lampoon’s European Vacation. It’s actually chic and beautiful and flattering and I don’t want to hear another word about it.
Price: $118 for the blazer, $148 for the pants
The “Colette” Pants
If we’re writing about Anthropologie, we’re writing about the Colette pants. They’re just ... excellent. They’re flattering, they have something called “magic” fabric that holds you in without feel constricted, and this new lilac-y color instantly went into my yes pile. And just you wait for another version of them, this time in denim…
Price: $120
THE DENIM “ColETTE” PANTS
I’m normally not a “print” person, and maybe it’s just because these are the most flattering pants on earth, but there’s something so sweet and special about these jeans. And they will go with anything. These are just the shoes and tank I walked in wearing and poof, it’s a perfect outfit!
Price: $148
THE SMOCKED DRESS
I saved the most divisive for last! Do we like how the pocket poofs out, creating a sort of 50s silhouette? Or are we petrified of any garment adding more width to our hips because the 80s and 90s scrambled our brains? You tell me!
Price: $170
Audie Metcalf is the Editor-in-chief of The Candidly, and lives in LA with her family. You can find more of her articles here.
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