You be the judge: Cute or cheesy?
Oh, Anthropologie. I love you so. Just entering your downtown store is enough to set my heart aflutter. Felt fedoras. Poppy Ora Keily bags. Haute hippie jersey dresses that drape just so. Wooden tables that appear to be cut from the most stylish Redwoods in California. I could go on.
But we have a problem. Well, maybe it's more of an issue. Your sweaters are so cute, often with unexpected and colorful details — but when are the details just too much? Take the "Corsage" sweater jacket at left. At first blush, I was smitten by the oversize flowers and contrasting black and white stitching. It looks like something Carrie would wear in a more demure "Sex in the City" moment. (You know, like when the girls are at the pool or something.) But when I tried it on at the store this weekend, the flowers appeared comically large and awkward affixed to my shoulder. I looked a bit like a garish craft project.
Verdict: I didn't buy the sweater. But I still feel torn. I almost purchased it online as I wrote this post.
So Stylephilers, I want to know: How big is too big? How much is too much? Do you like large or intricate flowers, buttons, and details on your clothing? If you saw me wearing this sweater on the street, would you discreetly point and laugh? My closet thanks you for a prompt response.
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I bought one of the longer-sleeved flower sweaters from Anthropologie a few months back. And I neglected to try it one before purchasing...
BIG MISTAKE!
It makes my chest and stomach look huge when I turn to the side! It adds too much "mass" to my mid-section from the side view and looks awful!
You can only wear this look if you are completely flat chested. If you have a B-cup or greater, you will not be able to wear the look. It just does not work.
Ya know...I like that sweater BUT I think the models hair ruins it. Don't get me wrong ms. model, I wish I had hair like yours, but I think its done too perfect...it makes the whole ensemble look like she should be setting on the set of I Love Lucy...but with messy loose waves ID LOVE that sweater look. But bottom line..who cares if its too big if you like it wear it...i'd wear it! I once wore a floor lenght leopard gown with huge crimped hair...people stared yes...but I had fun! But if the sweather channels Carrie, then channel her confidence too ;) and smile in that sweater!
P.s it would look hot with some killer jeans and pumps!
The show is called Sex AND the City not Sex IN the City.
I think the sweater would have been fine if the designer had left the sleeves plain, without the embellishments I think the bow in the back is definite overkill. I purchased this sweater and later changed my mind because I decided it would be better suited for my 5 year old...too bad they don't have any in children's sizes.
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