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A little FYI - I am the wimpiest, scardiest driver. I don't drive on highways. I don't venture more then oh... 15 miles from my home. But today, after church, I went on an adventure. All by myself. And I paid a toll (this was only the third time I've driven through a toll booth, and the first two times I was following someone) So thank you, GPS, for making my roadtrip possible. Wow, is that thing handy! I know many more visits to Anthro will be in my future now that I have this device to guide me!

I went with the purpose of returning the Wright Dress. But of course, I was also eager to check out everything in the store. Highest on my list of things to try on was this jacket...

Vala Jacket

Not only was it my first time using the GPS, but it was also my first attempt with the camera phone. Not as successful. As you can clearly see.

Anywho, the Vala jacket buttoned easily, had a great shrunken shape and sleeves that were not too long. In the "minus" column, was the way this jacket totally flared out on the sides. I wanted to love this piece but felt it made me look really wide. While I was trying it on, the fitting room attendant asked if I was doing okay, and I actually asked her opinion, too. She flat out said it did not look right. We pinched the fabric back and tsked over what a shame it was that there was so much excess material at the hips. I tried and rejected this in a size 0.

Next up was the Coulis Cardigan - which I didn't remember seeing online, but the cute button detail and relaxed style caught my eye. This looked like an "easy to throw on with jeans" piece on the rack.

Coulis Cardigan
I can not for the life of me understand the five star rating this one has on Anthro's website. I have one word for this sweater. Dowdy. Honestly, I felt like a cow in this, and couldn't get it off fast enough.

The next two pieces were ones I've seen and liked on other bloggers. The Climbing Cowlneck is a major hit with seemingly everyone.

Climbing Cowlneck
Pulsations Skirt
Everyone, except me. I tried the navy in XS and could not keep it up on my shoulders. It actually drooped off of both sides IRL, but I pulled one sleeve back up for the photo. It was just too wide on my frame. Also, the armholes made me uncomfortable, they didn't expose anything, but they felt too big, just the same??? I'm laughing at myself in this disaster.

The Pulsations Skirt, I'm undecided on. Help! I wish it were a couple of inches shorter. But I LOVE the print. I think this skirt is playful (circus!) and adorable, with bare legs and sandals I could see myself wearing this throughout the Summer months. What do you think? Does it lose it's "fun" appeal because of length on me? This is a size 0. I want it. Unless you all convince me otherwise.

Millefeuille Tank
The award for worst picture of the (very bad!) bunch is next, but I wanted to post the Millefeuille Tank to show the length of the XS. Too long. This cute top was down to to the middle of my thighs. It's a great layering piece, for anyone taller then 5ft!

Midnight Roses Top

Finally, some good news from the fitting room! I loved this top, and was tempted to bring it up to the register with me. The price actually feels right at $68. I thought it was both flattering and comfortable and something way different then anything already hanging in my closet. I'm just not sure what I'd wear it with, though? Any ideas?

Oddly, I did not photograph the pieces I loved the most from this marathon try-on session. I have a few things that have rocketed to the top of my Wishlist now that I've tried them on. And I have a couple of things that made it home with me. I'll post more on those, tomorrow ;)