Anthropologie Fitting Room Reviews (Dagmar Shirtdress, Sugar & Cream Dress, Discovered Lace Dress, & Two Mystery Dresses)

I figured out the reason why I thought I had tried on so many more things at Anthropologie this weekend.

Because I did! Two of the dresses I tried on aren't online yet so that's the problem!

Dagmar Shirtdress, size 10 ($148)

I hate when the first time I spot a piece I've been lusting after in my local store and my size is already gone. I suspected I'd need a 12 in this shirtdress because of the button front, but unfortunately 12 was the only size already gone from the rack! Arg! I grabbed a 10 thinking it might fit without pulling: it didn't. The pulling is really slight, but it's enough that I'd want to get the size 12. The skirt of this dress is rather full which makes me worry that the 12 skirt would be just insane. I'm willing to give it a try though because I really am in love with this dress. The color is so vibrant and the pattern is really unusual. It would be the first red piece in my wardrobe and I think this dress is special enough to warrant that title. I'm going to try to hold out for a markdown though because $148 is a bit much for a shirt dress (especially when the Secret Treasure Dress, Beda Dress, and Tiny Windows Dress are less) and I think many of the reviews have been that the fabric is rather heavy so hopefully it will hit sale soon!! Wishlisted.

Sugar & Cream Dress, size 12 ($158)

My mom laughed when she saw this dress. I had seen other bloggers try it on so I wanted to at least try it in. I really loved the purple color and the teacups reminded me of the Mad Hatter which was rather whimsical and fun. The 10 was already gone in this dress (I swear my Anthropologie doppleganger had been in the store earlier and bought everything in my size!) so I got the 12. It was, as predicted, too big in the top. I'd definitely need the 10. I wasn't crazy about the ribbon sash on this dress. It ties in the back and I always feel like a genuine ribbon tie looks a bit cheap. I liked this dress a lot, but ultimately it would present the same problem as the Caballo Falls Dress: it's pretty and I think I look rather nice in it, but where would I wear it? This dress wouldn't be work appropriate because it's too low cut, it's not really fancy enough for a formal affair, but the material makes it a bit too dressy for a summer dress. I wish Anthropologie would make this material into a skirt and I'd be all over that, but as a dress I'm going to have to pass.

Discovered Lace Dress, size 10 ($158)

I debated what size to take into the fitting room on this dress. I suspected that the cut of the dress wouldn't be flattering on me. This is a tough style: too small and it shows all your lumps and bumps, but too big and it looks like a boxy mess. I took the 10, but would need a 12 if I had any intention of buying this dress (I don't). For the style of dress that this is, I found it a bit long. To pull this off, it's got to be pretty short, but this hit not high above my knee (and I'm 5'8"). I could totally see someone like Heidi Klum rocking a micro-mini version of this dress, but alas Heidi Klum I am not.

Mystery Moulinette Soeurs Dress, size 12 ($178)

I actually own two Moulinette Soeurs Dresses: the Optimist Dress and the Swirling Villages, Surplice Dress. The former is a size 8. The latter is a size 12 and I had to have it relined because the original lining was too tight and taken in up top (thankfully I got it on super sale for $50). So I knew going in that sizing is pretty wacky with this designer. Since this dress is sheath style and more similar to the Swirling Villages, Surplice Dress, I went with the 12, assuming my hips would be an issue. They were. The pattern on this dress is pretty and I liked the faux wrap and surplice neckline. This pattern would be great under a blazer or cardigan in court. Unfortunately, the bodice on the 12 was pretty big on me and I'd need to take it an awful lot for it to fit.

Mystery Purple (or Brown if you are colorblind like Anthropologie) Dress, size Medium ($118)

The tag on this dress calls it brown. I grabbed it because it looked eggplant to me and was actually surprised to see it listed as brown when I took a picture of the tag. I think not, Anthropologie. This dress is cute, but nothing special. The empire waist was a bit weird - it was a little too low and ended up hitting me at the widest part of my ribcage, not the smallest part. The cowlneck added to that bulk and somehow tiny busted me ends up looking rather chesty in this dress! Unfortunately I look hippy too because the length is a bit short for as poofy as the dress is: I don't have a problem with short dresses, but when there's poof, I like those extra inches. The dress has a great cubic texture that I liked a lot - the overlay fabric seemed really delicate and I'd worry about it snagging though.

That's all for this week. I'm in NYC right now where I have the whole day to occupy myself. Will I use the time to hit up one (or more) of the Anthropologies in the City? Only time will tell! Although hopefully as you all read this, I'm rubbing elbows with Dr. May! So much excitement!

Happy Friday!