My love for the Pointedly Skirt began on November 11, 2010. I remember the exact day that I walked into Anthropologie, spotted it hanging on the wall near the front of my store, and rushed over to it so I could examine this completely adorable skirt more closely.
The biggest size in stock at my store was a size 10. I grabbed it, secretly hoping that the a-line cut would allow me to go down a size, but knowing that probably wouldn't be the case. As predicted, the skirt was tight in the waist, but fit fine in the hip area.
Then the waiting began. I patiently waited for the skirt to appear online and when it finally did, I pounced! My Soffione Blouse from the same order shipped a few days later without issue, but my Pointedly Skirt was listed as back ordered! The horror!
Thankfully, the back order listing proved to be an error and my skirt shipped out to me the day after Thanksgiving (and mere hours after I had sent off a snippy email to customer service asking why my skirt was back ordered when the online inventory confirmed that at least fifteen skirts were still in stock!)
The skirt arrived on Monday night and I could not wait to try it on.
Meh.
This is one of those skirts that I wanted to love; that I really tried to love. But ultimately for $128, I simply could not justify keeping it.
I ended up sizing up to a 14. For some reason I have an issue with skirts at Anthro fitting my waist. I think it's because I'm so used to wearing skirts lower on my waist that I can't wrap my head around a properly fitting high waisted skirt. In my mind, when a skirt sits on my high waist, it's too small. This problem is compounded by the fact that I am naturally short waisted so a high waisted skirt ends up being just a few inches from my bust and as fashionably as some old men can rock that look, I think it makes me look rather odd.
The waist is still a bit snug too. The skirt zipped up fine and then suddenly the waist tapered a bit more than I was comfortable. This created a sort of "reverse muffin top" where the tight waist made the skirt jut out awkwardly, making my hips appear even larger than they really are. Not a flattering look.
The skirt itself is just lovely: I still adore the color and pattern and the length is just perfect. In my mind I can totally imagine rocking this skirt with flat boots and my Konnichiwa Sweater or with heels and a blouse.
Sadly it wasn't meant to be for me and I'll be returning my skirt to the store.
Not working yesterday meant no outfit to photograph. I'll be back tomorrow with a What I Wore post and in the meantime, don't forget to enter my latest giveaway for a chance to win a $40 gift certificate to CSN Stores here!
Happy Wednesday!
aw what a bummer! I do really like the flare of the skirt though. it's very pretty, but I guess I'll have to take your word on the fit issues up top. at least now you can move on and fall in love with something else!!! and i got my surprise skirt yesterday!! yippee!!!! I can't wait to wear it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blouse and sorry the skirt didn't work out. I think I have the same problem with skirts. I don't like things sitting too high on my waist so I tend to pull them down to my natural waist as well. I wish I had a longer torso! :)
ReplyDeleteKathleen - do not feel bad. I had the same issue with the skirt and I'm typically a 4 at Anthro - couldn't even get the skirt zipped. Tried a 6 and it just barely zipped, but was too much fabric at my hips. I just think this skirt is meant for tiny waisted figures. You have to wear the silhouette that suits your figure, and this one may not be it. There's always another cute outfit coming down the road.
ReplyDelete"As fashionably as some old men can rock that look" -- LOL. I am short waisted and have the same problem, so I know exactly what you mean. I'm sorry the skirt didn't work out for you, but at least you've got that $128 to spend on something else.
ReplyDeleteI really love the colors in that skirt too bad it did not work out!! I have sent snotty emails to then look out on my doorstep and find the item I just wrote my rant on oops!
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