Friday, April 15, 2011

anthropologie patagonian maxi skirt fitting review and styling options

oh the maxi skirt. this was a trend i thought i could just bypass. though effortless and chic, i just don't see myself as the long, flowy skirt kinda gal. until i saw this photo via roxy's effortless anthropologie. i loved the combo of the printed boy tee in sailboats and the patagonian maxi skirt! so darling! so i had to hustle on over to anthropologie and give it a whirl.


i grabbed a medium and liked the fit, but even pulled up higher the length was a bit long. clearly, this scarf is not working with the outfit. but, the skirt was lovely. so soft. so easy. it was definitely a happy surprise.

then i decided to be ambitious and try the size small skirt.






















surprisingly, the small fit better. it was a little shorter (which is better considering i would wear with flat sandals) but not tighter like i imagined it would be. i can't wait to wear it this weekend with the sailboats tee and a plaid scarf i picked up at j.crew:

Maxi skirt
$88 - anthropologie.com

Nine west sandal
$89 - ninewest.com

Necklace
$18 - urbanoutfitters.com

J Crew plaid scarve
$50 - jcrew.com

Printed Boy Tee, Sailboats
$38 - anthropologie.com



i also think it would be fun styled with a slightly tougher feel:

J Crew vintage style tee
$98 - jcrew.com

Striped skirt
$88 - anthropologie.com

Messenger bag
$80 - zara.com

Monica Vinader facets jewelry
$390 - net-a-porter.com



lastly, i like the idea of trying it with a blazer (i would roll up the sleeves), simple lace tank, and dressing things up a bit with pearls:
Vanessa Bruno Athé lace tank top
$125 - lagarconne.com

J Crew wool blazer
$188 - jcrew.com

Maxi skirt
$88 - anthropologie.com

Charles David wedge heels
$172 - endless.com

Charles David wedge heels
$172 - endless.com

J Crew pearl necklace
$78 - jcrew.com



until next time,
S

6 comments:

  1. I loved that outfit from Roxy's blog too! I hope to try to recreate it. I LOVE the sailboats tee! Thank you again for helping me style the Pickled Plaid! :)
    ~Jenn

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  2. Oh, I love the blazer/pearls idea too- very mediterranean still, but captain of the ship!

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  3. Ooh I love all of your styling options! I too raced to Anthro after seeing Roxy's post and purchased both the tee and skirt. Love both!

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  4. All of these styling options are fantastic. You look great in this maxi skirt. I like how you've pulled it up high on the waist too. I'm going to have to scope this one out...

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  5. Such a darling outfit. I love it on you! You look like a TAAALLLLLLL drink of water! Bonus!

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  6. thanks ladies!! i loooved the combo so much and want to wear it all the time. :) feels so breezy and comfortable!

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