I love Anthropologie. They have truly beautiful apparel, accessories, home decor, and tons of inspiration. I have a little twinge of "I wish I had that" whenever someone says they "Got it at Anthropologie" or does a What I Wore post with some amazing and well-styled piece from Anthropologie, like this one.
But I still can't bring myself to buy their merch until and unless it is drastically marked down on their super-clearance, you're-lucky-if-it's-in-your-size sale rack. I just don't understand $338 sandals asnd $228 blouses. I just ... don't get it. If I have $228 extra dollars sitting around (what a day!) I will spend it on getting that squeak on my car fixed, not buying a beautifully overpriced blouse that will look just as old and 'has been' as everything else in my closet after just a few wears.
All that to say, I still greatly admire (and esteem!) their stock and have browsed their webpages many times for inspiration. Here are a few of my favorite looks and pieces from their latest e-mail alert: perfect cool and light pieces for Spring and Summer.
I'm with you. Their prices are ridiculous. I never buy anything at full price. That jacket was $70 and I had a gift card. Definitely got lucky on that one!
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yes, absolutely - that's the only way to go, sale PLUS gift card. nice!
ReplyDeletegreat stuff...have you ever checked thrift stores? i pretty much only shop thrifted clothes, and oftentimes, you can find very similar pieces to anthropologie items!
ReplyDeleteI so agree! I only ever browse their sale section, and even then it seems pretty ridiculous.
ReplyDelete@ Two Birds: I do thrift, but not enough. That is definitely on my "do this more often" list.
ReplyDelete@ Ana: "Rediculous" is spot on. Beautiful things should be accessable, not a costly temptation.
I also share this same sentiment! I love going to anthropologie.. but I just can't bring myself to pay those prices for clothes! I will just stick with the less expensive housewares!
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