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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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Dear Empress: How can I nurse in normal clothes?


Dear Empress:

How can I make a regular wardrobe acceptable for nursing?  I want to easily breastfeed my baby without completely undressing or buying an entire wardrobe of nursing specific tops that I can only wear for a limited period of time.

Lady Liz

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Dear Milking Mom, 
I can recommend four categories of traditional clothing that will allow cinchy chic access to la leche.
button-down:
the beauty of a button-down lies in its adaptability.  Expose the serving saucers and enshroud the rest.  It need not buttondown to hip, a handful of buttons on a henley is plenty.  Zippers and hook and eyes are just as advantageous, but my favorite alternative is a tie-neck blouse, the button-front’s flirtatious cousin.

criss-cross wrap:
Not only will this option leave your core under the covers, it will also allow you to unveil a single teet at a time.

drapes & cowls
The extra fabric cloaks you and your sweet suckling’s business.

wide neck
The neckline may scoop, dive, or lunge but make sure it stretches.  And possibly pair it with a nursing tank like Bravado’s Essential Nursing Bra Tank.
Topshop, BB Dakota, Anthropologie, Anthropologie

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