No Anthro Zone Review - Starring the Oxer Coat

I couldn't wait to receive this Jacket. The reviews are impressive. Almost perfect 5 stars. The coat had to be excellent. It certainly is cute in the Product Shots...

Oxer Coat in Brown - by Tabitha - Anthro $158 - Sept 2010

Truth! I DO NOT need another coat. I was attracted to the stylish European design and the Pink-ish Brown color. I was positive I would love it as much as the next reviewer. Most of you are well aware of my favorite quote by my Mother, " A girl can't have too many coats."

SIZE: Most reviewers suggested TTS. So I ordered my normal size 4. I am just under 5'6" tall, 122 lbs, 35-27-36, 34C, narrow shoulders, slightly shorter than average arm length.

FIT: First strike: In both photos above, the sleeves almost cover my hands. They are much too long and are designed loose around the wrists. So they hang down even though there is a cuff with buttons. So there is no way to keep the sleeve up unless I rolled them so the polyester (icky) lining showed.

Second Strike: The hemline stops right at the widest part of my hips. And I don't have wide hips, nor am I heavy set. But this jacket made me appear frumpy.

Big Plus: The ruffle detailing and enamel buttons are perfect. The waistband falls at a flattering level. I loved the coat from the back.

This coat is flattering all buttoned up as we have seen above. But not so open.

I am not pleased with the appearance of the unbuttoned coat from either front or side view.  The effect gives the appearance of the coat being 2 sizes too large for me.  In CA it's not uncommon to wear coats open.  It's more trouble than it's worth to spend a few minutes buttoning up, when I am going to walk 6 feet to get into my car.  At which point I would then unbutton a coat so I can drive comfortably and unrestricted a few miles directly into my garage. 



Oxer Coat in Green - Sept 2010 Catalog

Shop the Oxer Coat at Anthro here.



The Anthro model is sitting with the coat open. (Note: I'm not really trying to make any point here) Really, my hair doesn't look any worse than hers today.  But make-up forgot to visit me again.

FABRIC: Third strike: The instant I tried this on I felt the itchy wool. The collar is unlined on the inside. And I don't often wear collared shirts that I could fold over to prevent my neck from itching. The wool itself seemed soft to look at, but when I rubbed it with my hands was scratchy. However, I truly was in love with the attractive Pink-ish Brown color and the European Attitude in the design.

DELIVERY CONDITION:  The coat is fairly wrinkled from packaging.  Needs a good pressing or steaming. The enamel buttons are carefully wrapped in tissue paper to prevent scratching.  I carefully pulled them off for photographing, and then put them back on.

In the end, negatives out weighed the positives. I have to love a coat to pay this much. I am sadly returning this Tabitha Jacket to continue my quest for a Brown Tweed Jacket to go with my Lass and Laddie Oxfords.

I am wearing the Lass and Laddie Oxfords here.

Anyone have suggestions?  I would probably be happier if the Oxer Coat were Brown Cotton.  I do love the simple ruffles and European Styling.

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Anthro Sister Love, Laura (lauramartinsemail)@yahoo.com