Please help me pick a dress!

Hi Everyone!

I'm traveling to Los Angeles this weekend and I can't wait to visit with my friends, see the city, go to Santa Monica and visit several Anthro's while there!

I'm going to have the opportunity to see a play at the Mark Taper Forum. The play is called "The Lieutenant of Inishmore" and it stars my favorite actor, Chris Pine (who recently starred as Captain Kirk in the new Star Trek film). I met him last year and two images are below.



I might have the opportunity to meet him again this year after the show. Because of this, I'm struggling to decide what to wear! Several dress options are below. Please let me know which dress option you think would work best for this event.

A: Anthropologie's Time Gone by Dress



B: Anthropologie's Vagabond Dress



C: Anthropologie's Horizon Line Dress



D: Misc black dress with belt



E: Misc blue dress (same as the black dress above) with belt



Please also help me pick a top for night two. Here are a few initial thoughts:

Top Option A:


Top Option B:



Top Option C:



Top Option D:



Top Option E:



Additional options:

June - Second Batch of Reviews

Here is the latest batch of reviews from my trip to Anthro on Thursday night. I apologize in advance for the poor quality of the images!

Floreat - Clock Skirt



I first saw this skirt on Sara's blog. Sara reviewed this skirt on her "You, Me & Anthropologie" blog: http://youmeandanthropologie.blogspot.com/2010/06/clock-skirt-review-is-here.html#comments

I was so excited about this skirt once I saw Sara's review. I visited my local Anthro on Thursday and I was in luck! They had the skirt! I tried on both a size 4 and a size 6. The 6 worked better for me...if you are in between sizes I would recommend going with the larger size. This skirt was a lot of fun and I loved it! I highly recommend it.

Tambour Blouse
A dainty, capped-sleeved frame contains airy ruffles and rows of intricate eyeleting. By Floreat.



Floreat does not disappoint with this top. This blouse has beautiful details. Pleas note that this shirt runs large. I usually wear a 4 or 6 in tops and had to size down to a 2 in this top. I will definitely pick this up when it goes on Sale.

Vagabond Dress
It's hard to pin down Sine's jersey frock, with its this-a-way, that-a-way ruching, swishy godet-inset hemline and flighty bubble sleeves. Where will it end up? Your guess is as good as ours.



Many reviewers have complained about the weight of this dress. I didn't mind it. Upon seeing it on Anthro's site, I had decided that I wanted this dress in black. However, the blue was lovely and I couldn't resist trying it on instead. I loved this dress and I found it to be figure flattering. I took a small in this dress.

Time Gone By Dress
As if plucked from another era, Maeve's vintage-inspired frock, with its circle skirt, flutter sleeves and silky trim, exudes the charm of yesteryear.




At last...I was finally able to try on the Time Gone by Dress. I love retro-styled clothing and this dress was just the embodiment of all things retro and frilly. I'm undecided on the color as I think it washes me out...but I think I could add some pops of color with shoes and the right necklace. I took a size 4 in this dress. It was a tad big in the bust area so I tried on to see how the 2 would work. I was able to zip up the 2 and it fit fine standing up...but it proved to be too tight when I sat down. I would stick with the 4. Wishlisted!

June Reviews

Graphical Dress
Boldly hued and patterned, a silk ring circles your waist between panels of purest blue poplin. By Edme & Esyllte.



Let me preface this review by saying that as a red-head, I have always been told to stay away from wearing red, pink, orange, etc. I was so excited to see this dress in my store. Sadly, they did not have my size in the blue...so I just went ahead and tried on the red/orange for sizing. I know this isn't my color. However, I loved the dress itself. I have on a size 4 and it fit great! The straps were a little long but it turns out that they are adjustable! I really loved this dress and I plan on purchasing it online in the blue.

Know the Ropes Dress
Prove your style savvy in Moulinette Soeurs' asymmetrically aligned chiffon A-line, gridded in knotted coils.



I was intrigued by this dress online and decided to give it a try. I didn't mind the fit or the different straps. However, I just couldn't get past the pattern on this dress. Back to the rack!

Weisshorn Blouse
Find a hidden valley with daisies abloom tucked amongst stark tufts of Swiss dot cotton. By Girls from Savoy.



I love all things vintage inspired and this top was no exception. I drooled over it online! I tried on a size 4 (pictured above) and it was definitely too big. I didn't give up on this top and decided to try a size 2 on instead. It fit perfectly and it made me feel much better about the top. This is now on my wish list!

Tiny Windows Dress
Lilliputian twirls grace the shoulders of Maeve's poplin shirtdress, encouraging a gentle breeze to cool your skin.



I loved this dress online and couldn't wait to try it on. Sadly, I was disappointed. I own the Beda dress in green and I love it so much more. The color on this dress was drab, it wrinkled easily and I did feel a bit waitress-like in it. I will say that the dress fits true to size and I took a 4. I might consider this on Sale, but I would not pay full price for it.

Laurenti Circle Skirt
What do you see in the print of Edme & Esyllte's voile beauty? Clusters of honeycombs? An abstract composition? A hint of reptilian guile?



I saw this skirt as I was walking to the dressing room and decided to try it on as I'm on a bit of skirt kick lately. I tried this on in a 4 and it fit true to size. The skirt was fun but it is not something I would pay pull price for. I will reconsider this skirt when it goes on sale.