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Live the Life of a Catalog: How to Dress Like Anthropologie

As promised below is the decoder ring to the Anthropologie Aesthetic.

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In other examples:
Feminine.
Style is signed with Romantic and Bohemian strokes.

Down Country/Rugged.
Provence not Paris.  Efforts should be made to keep the look slightly rugged.  Thick sweaters over gossamer blouses, silk dresses over aged leather boots.  Mix your Yin & Yang or Highs & Lows.

Traveled/Wanderlust.
Culture, food, and customs inspire her home and wardrobe.  Liberally mix and match ethnic prints and global materials.
Educated/Cultivated.
Anthro-ites are well read, well spoken, and curious.   Abandon the path of straight and narrow matching in favor of unexpected color and pattern combinations.  
 Distinction Footwear:
Boots & Blocky Embellished Heels
  Trademark Accessory:
Statement Necklaces & Scarves

  Unmistakeable Styling: 
Mismatched Prints and Patterns
In actual execution:
Anthro-philes demonstrate.
Alex  (pregnancy induced middle figure, warm complexion, bohemian style)
Beth (linear figure, cool & delicate complexion, romantic style)

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Feminine: Floral Prints + Bohemian Hues
(yes 6 months pregnant!!)

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Down Country: Equestrian Print + Statement Necklace

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Traveled: Exotic Camels + Statement Necklace
Educated: Unexpected print pairing

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Accessories: Scarf + Boots
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Thanks to Behind the Dressing Room Door for a comprehesive archive of Anthropologie Catalogs dating to the early 2000’s.
And now that you know the keys, find the Anthro Look for Less at:
Or assemble an Anthropologie ensemble in Plus Sizes:

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Fitting Room Friday: What Goes With This? Tie Neck Blouse

Farmer Jo queried: 
“I am a middle figure, and nursing (so bigger on top). I have only worn it with skinny jeans, but need to make it work appropriate. Belting doesn’t really work with my post partum soft center. I am actually not even sure if it is the right top for me, I just love the print! , I am an elementary teacher if that helps with styling, nothing too tight or short. :)And washable.”

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Farmer Jo, the Loosened Shelby Blouse is ideal for a soft delicious center.  And speaking as a fellow lactator with the same blouse in two colors, it’s also nursing friendly.  Educating it for work is actually quite elementary.  First add a layer.  A loosely structured cropped pullover will multiply polish without dividing middle squishies. Second, subtract your skinny jeans for skinny chinos or cords.
For further diversity, structure your whole torso with a neat little blazer, keep the look approachable with clean flat fronted bermudas.

If you’re feeling fancy, you can introduce this little number to a pencil skirt.  Lower figures and hourglass types may tuck in, but those who want less definition around the waistline may leave the finished hem undone.
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