Tuesday, July 17, 2012

On the Chopping Block: Anthropologie Dakota Dress

I was thrilled to find an Anthropologie Dakota Dress on sale recently because it truly is "downright femme," just as Anthro described it.   The Dakota dress has a striking texture, a hip high-low hemline, and a nicely draped full skirt.  So, what's the problem?  The fit is not quite right.

You see, even after sizing up one size, the middle of the dress remained a tad tight, while other areas became too large.  Darn it!  This one's going back!

You can see a little pulling across the chest when my hands are at my sides.
I can't raise my hands in the dress without popping a few buttons,
and I don't like feeling restrained in my clothing.

Dress—Anthropologie Dakota Dress (new Anthro dress I want)
Belt—J.Crew (similar J.Crew belt)
Shoes—Tahari via Nordstrom (similar)
Earrings—Kendra Scott
Watch—Michael Kors via TJ Maxx (similar)

Have you come across any great shirtdresses lately?  I'm still looking.
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18 comments:

  1. It's so disappointing to find a great dress that just doesn't fit quite right. It's lovely; too bad it's not working out!

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    1. That's exactly how I felt. Disappointed. I really wanted it.

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  2. I just bought my first pair of flesh toned shoes (closed toe though). I thought they looked weird on at first until I remembered your post about your fav summer shoes which you happen to be wearing here. So I went ahead and bought them. And I think they may be my new favorite pair!

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    1. That's wonderful, Shannon!! I totally understand how you feel. Continue to enjoy those new shoes!

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  3. It's such a pretty dress...maybe the next one with be the one :)

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    1. Exactly. That's the spirit :-) There's always another fab dress to find and try.

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  4. Awww man! That sucks that the dress doesn't fit right. It's absolutely adorable. But it's better to be comfortable than to force yourself into something that you don't like. :) Anyway, I love how you styled it!

    http://astyleinprogress.com

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    1. You're so right about that. When an item is uncomfortable, I never reach for it.

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  5. At least you got a beautiful photograph out of it. It really is lovely.

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    1. Ha! A beautiful photo and another blog post...lol.

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  6. I totally agree

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    1. Yes. It was pulling in odd places and everything.

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  7. What a pity ... that dress is just gorgeous. I have a long 'torso' so I often have issues with dresses and tops being a tad short.

    Hope you find something more fantastic to replace it with.

    http://simplysassystyle.blogspot.com

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    1. Such a pity indeed. Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. Shame the dress doesn't fit right, as it's such a nice shape! Better to have items you feel comfortable in though :)

    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

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    1. True. The shape is the perfect silhouette for my shape too. That's why I'm so disappointed that the top was not right. I usually only have to worry about the bottom.

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  9. I have come to the painful conclusion that Anthropologie is not the store for me. All the dresses I try on there are too short waisted and, like yours, tight across the chest. I recently bought two dresses there on a whim, and now I regret it. I was able to return one, but I've worn the other one twice so no returns. I think Anthropologie is a store for petites in disguise!!

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    1. Aww man. That's awful. Now that you mention that, I realize that I've had difficulty fitting many Anthro dresses too. That may be the reason I've primarily been drawn to the skirts there. I think I only own one Anthro dress.

      Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth!

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