Thursday, February 17, 2011

No Anthro Zone Review! D'armee Dress! Winner!

I received Four dresses in the last week. Returned were the De Chelly Dress, the Contemporarian Dress reviewed HERE, and the Glantz Dress reviewed HERE.

Only one of the Four was a keeper. This was the dress I truly wanted to work!  I've been posting and blogging about this dress for months.  And I am excited to say that it was worth the wait.  It warms up fast in the Central Valley of CA.  I really want to wear this now, not 9 months from now in the Fall.

No Anthro Zone Review:  The D'armee Dress by Parameter $138 in Khaki.



















Obviously I can't speak for the Navy and Charcoal colorways.  I read the sleeve length is 3/4 on those colors.

I simply love the Khaki.  The bodice and skirt of this dress are a shiny, smooth Green with very little give to the fabric.  The sleeves however are more Brown in color, and made of a stretchy material with a jersey feel. I assume Viscose.



SIZING: I'm a little chunky right now.  But I am working on it.  Normally I wear a size 4.  Sometimes a 6 if a dress has a high waistband or the fabric has no give.  I'm just under 5'6".  35-28-36, 34C. Narrow shoulders, larger than normal rib cage, shorter than normal arm length.  130 plus lbs. Relatively Busty.

 Thank goodness I ordered a SIZE 6.

I love how this dress looks and feels.  I realize this isn't Silk or Cotton.  But the price tag isn't bad.  Dry Clean is not my favorite option.  But is one of those negatives I can overlook at times.


Antho's D'armee Dress - by Parameter -  $138 in Khaki
 FIT:  The waistband is a bit too high.  But unlike the Contemporarian Dress, this one I could cover with a wide Belt.
The actual waistband is at the top of the belt I am wearing. The length is a little short.  About 2.5 inches above the knee.  The skirt isn't too full.  The long sleeves are just right. It's not really tight anywhere.  It's fairly forgiving everywhere else.


Anthro obviously doesn't capture the true colors in the models outfit.  I am wearing the exact same outfit except for the belt.

DETAILS:  The front zipper can be worn at any level.  I love how they extended the zipper all the way up to the top of the bodice.  A very unique look and a fun way to make the closure adjustable.  The shoulder tabs and tiny pockets are not interfering to the smooth fit across the chest.
FABRIC:  The skirt of the dress is very wrinkled and lined in the same fabic. I haven't had the chance to wave my magic wand over this one yet.  You will see this outfit again next week when I wear it to work.

This dress works for Petites and anyone under about 5'7".  Depends on how short you are willing to go. It could be flattering on busty and non-busty alike.  I'm not sure how this will work for those with wide shoulders.  Read the online reviews for that info.

Antho's D'armee Dress - by Parameter -  $138 in Khaki

I recommend this dress in the Khaki. Although I suggest waiting for sale if price is a concern.  The dress has been online for 6 months and there are still many in stock. So add it too your wish list and keep an eye on the stock amount. I am very certain that this dress will make sale eventually in all colorways.

Shop Anthro's D'armee Dress HERE.

You can check the amount of stock at any time by adding the dress to your shopping bag.  Then change the quantity to a very high number.  I use 99.  It will then tell you how many are left in stock in your size.

Three more Anthro dresses are on their way.  Anthro's Draped Denim and Fluttering Obi Dresses.  Both on sale now.

Any Question?  Please leave comments!

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

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I really like this dress on you! I tried on the navy this weekend and it seems like the fit might be a little different from the khaki. The 4 felt fine, but the shoulders looked a little narrow on me, so I think a 6 would work best for me as well. Surprisingly, though, the skirt was longer than I expected. My legs are really long so pretty much any skirt looks short on me, but this one was just slightly above the knee. I'm thinking about the navy, especially since I'm still pining for the navy Refined Cord.

I can't wait to see the other dresses on you, especially the Fluttering Obi.
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The Charcoal and Navy showed up 5 months later. So I wouldn't be surprised to find out there are differences between them besides just the sleeve length.

Did you order the Fluttering Obi? I ordered a 4, but I have a feeling I should have went with the 6.

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I did not order the Fluttering Obi yet...I decided to get DeChelly though, unless it gets cancelled! I can't wait to see the Fluttering Obi on you!
<DIV></DIV> <DIV>I hope the 4 fits. It looks like there are plenty of dressesin size 6 in stock. Just in case I have to place another order for the Fluttering Obi. A little worried because the dress is so different for me.
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Wow! That dress looks smashing on you! I tried it on WAAAAYYYY back when it first hit the stores and it looked awful on me (blame my straight figure)! I adored the catalog shot and am so happy to see it "in real life." Looks great!
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I'm so happy it worked for me. But only with a belt. I think I need to find a different belt than the paisley one.

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You look great in this color Laura......absolutely SMASHING:)
I love the dress on you! When i tried it on , I also thought the waist sat a little too high for me. Now i want to try it with a belt, it looks very nice together!
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You should definitely try the dress again with a belt. I never wore belts until I saw them on other bloggers. It wasn't until recently that I discovered they are more than just an accessory. Especially for a dress that has a high waistline. I'm not sure the belt I'm wearing is perfect for this dress. But I do have more success with stretch belts like this.

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That is true, it is a great trick to make the fit better!
Not when It's an Anthro wheel.

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Wow! I like how you styled it like the model. I think with your thick belt it looks more cool grunge, and a skinny belt would give it a more Parisian romance feel . I like that exposed zipper; it makes the outfit stand out and I know the material is not silk, but it almost looks like silk from the pics.
I know how long you've waited for this dress laura. It's almost like a dream come true now doesn't it? I think of all the dresses you bought. this is the one that is true to your style, and one that you look most happy in!
This dress looks fabulous on you! It's very flattering. I've really been eyeing up the grey one, but your photos of the green colour are making me second guess my decision. Thanks for the great review!
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I seriously love this dress so much that I have been contemplating the Navy Blue myself. But do I really need this dress in another color? If I do, this time I will wait for sale.

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Aw that d'armee dress is delightful on you dear :) I love it with the boots and tights and belt too! Come on dress, make it to sale!
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I don't care if it goes on sale 2 weeks from now. Because this dress is worth every penny full price to enjoy now. I'm so bummed that out of four dresses, only one worked.

I'll just smile and order the Blue!

You really should get this dress. Seriously! Your Red hair with Khaki would look dazzling.

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You finally bought it!! I am still hoping it to go on sale. Then, I will get it!!!!!
I'm really glad you kept this. The dress fits you perfectly. I love it's utilitarian vibe, but with the bow tied boots it feels extra special and more feminine.

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Its a simple copy cat. I'll work up a little extra special outfit of my own for the D'armee next week. I've heard the dreaded word grunge to describe this dress and now the unexpected word utilitarian.

Thank you so much for the photos of you and Budz. The necklace looks stunning. Budz looks fabulous. You are incredibly sweet for including a note just for my Mother. I will be visiting her this weekend to drop off your Thank you's.

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Laura when saw this dress in the store I didn't understand what everyone was talking about... I tried it on and noticed that it just doesn't compliment mine body at all! But oh my god I love this on you.... You look fantastic and you look so tiny!!! Great buy! I just bought the dechelly dress but my main squeeze said that it doesn't look good on my and I am devistated because I adore the dress..
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Did you ask MS why? Sometimes my BF does like something on me until I style it up right. The DeChelly fit me great. But I think it's a dress for the young.

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Oh wow. I wasn't giving this dress a second thought, but now, seeing it on you, I so want it!! Looks lovely on you and I like the tights and boots (and belt) you paired with it. Lovely!
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