Live the Life of a Catalog: How to Dress Like Anthropologie

As promised below is the decoder ring to the Anthropologie Aesthetic.

In other examples:

Feminine.

Style is signed with Romantic and Bohemian strokes.

Down Country/Rugged.

Provence not Paris.  Efforts should be made to keep the look slightly rugged.  Thick sweaters over gossamer blouses, silk dresses over aged leather boots.  Mix your Yin & Yang or Highs & Lows.

Traveled/Wanderlust.

Culture, food, and customs inspire her home and wardrobe.  Liberally mix and match ethnic prints and global materials.

Educated/Cultivated.

Anthro-ites are well read, well spoken, and curious.   Abandon the path of straight and narrow matching in favor of unexpected color and pattern combinations.  

 Distinction Footwear:
Boots & Blocky Embellished Heels

  Trademark Accessory:
Statement Necklaces & Scarves

  Unmistakeable Styling: 

Mismatched Prints and Patterns

In actual execution:

Anthro-philes demonstrate.
Alex  (pregnancy induced middle figure, warm complexion, bohemian style)
Beth (linear figure, cool & delicate complexion, romantic style)

Feminine: Floral Prints + Bohemian Hues

(yes 6 months pregnant!!)

Down Country: Equestrian Print + Statement Necklace

Traveled: Exotic Camels + Statement Necklace

Educated: Unexpected print pairing

Accessories: Scarf + Boots

Thanks to Behind the Dressing Room Door for a comprehesive archive of Anthropologie Catalogs dating to the early 2000's.

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