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 No Anthro Zone Review:  Powdered Pigment Dress - A Plenty by Tracy Reese





Powdered Pigment Dress - by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $228 Sale $129 - March 2011
Opaque Tights in Brown - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - 2009
Lass & Laddie Oxfords - by Poetic License - Anthro $98 Sold Out - Aug 2010
Green Line Satchel in Ochre SS09 - by Orla Kiely - Orig $598 Sale $398 - July 2009

  

Not in a thousand years could I have planned this photo.  Heishe's sweet little whiskered face, staring in rapture from the edge of a picture.  He had been stomping, purring and circling the stool where my camera was sitting.  Desperate for my attention.  I see from the camera angle that he managed to bump the stool and turn the camera in his direction. His appearance in my photos always makes me smile. 



Powdered Pigment Dress - by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $228 Sale $129 - March 2011



"Anthro's Model shot of this dress is atrocious. The bodice looks all wrong. Does this photo look off to you, or is it just me? And try not to notice how wonky my belt looks.  My rib cage makes it difficult for me to hold a non-stretch belt in place.

Despite having no faith in this dress ever working for me, I took a chance.  The thin Silk is just asking for every bump and roll to pop-up and wave Hello.

SIZE:  Online reviews suggested this dress runs large through the bust. So I crossed my fingers and ordered a SIZE 4.

I'm 5'6" Tall, 34C-D, 130 lbs, 35-28-36, larger than average rib cage. Normally a problem when sizing down.



Powdered Pigment Dress - by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $228 Sale $129 - March 2011
Eighteen Karat Belt - Anthro Orig $58 Sale $30 - Feb 2011
Fresh Catch Cuff in Mauve - Handmade in the USA - Anthro Orig $258 Sale $130 - Dec 2008
(14K gold fill, Opal, Amazonite, Christophase)
Straw Makers Earrings - Orange Carnelian and Purple Jade - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Jun 2008

FIT: This is one carefully planned and executed T Reese FROCK. I'm a 6 in most dresses to accommodate my larger bust and rib cage. The 4 is a perfect fit. Bra strap isn't visible across the open back. A well placed strap keeps the shoulders in place. The fit is perfect through the bodice. Perhaps slightly snug at the rib cage as expected for me. The arm hole length is spot on. The cowl slightly low. Don't bend over or the girls will high five. Length grazes my knees.



Powdered Pigment Dress - by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $228 Sale $129 - March 2011
Fresh Catch Cuff in Mauve - Handmade in the USA - Anthro Orig $258 Sale $130 - Dec 2008
(14K gold fill, Opal, Amazonite, Christophase)
Straw Makers Earrings - Orange Carnelian and Purple Jade - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Jun 2008

 

DETAILS: I have come to appreciate the BRIGHT COLOR PALETTE over the last few months. The faux wrap front is a little strange. Stripes don't match up at the waist. A belt will nicely cover that issue. I am wearing this minus a slip. You can't see through the thin SILK. The cowl is a bit floppy. The dress looked best ironed.

Powdered Pigment Dress - by Tracy Reese - Anthro Orig $228 Sale $129 - March 2011
Gumshoe Sweatercoat - by Charlie and Robin - Anthro $168 - Sept 2009
Eighteen Karat Belt - Anthro Orig $58 Sale $30 - Feb 2011
Opaque Tights in Brown - by Hue - Anthro $12.50 - 2009
Lass and Laddie Oxfords - by Poetic License - Anthro $98 Sold Out - Aug 2010
Green Line Satchel in Ochre SS09 - by Orla Kiely - Orig $598 Sale $398 - July 2009
Fresh Catch Cuff in Mauve - Handmade in the USA - Anthro Orig $258 Sale $130 - Dec 2008
(14K gold fill, Opal, Amazonite, Christophase)
Straw Makers Earrings - Orange Carnelian and Purple Jade - Anthro Orig $38 Sale $20 - Jun 2008

I see many possibilities for this dress to be styled YEAR ROUND. With or without tights. From Strappy Pink Sandals to Sky Blue Platform Pumps. Along with solid Cardi's in Vintage or Sweater Coat length.

Prepare to see me wearing this styled several different ways over the ensuing Spring and Summer months.

Shop the Powdered Pigment Dress on sale HERE.

One more of Heishe...



My Secret Admirer!  Heishe!

This one could make a 2nd cut.

Anthro Sister Love, from a No Anthro Zone, Laura (lauramartinsemail@yahoo.com)