I rarely will pay full price for anything.
But when I saw Anthropologie’s Fanned Flora Dress all logic went out the window.
I fell hard.
In love.
With this dress.
It is called The Fanned Flora Dress from Anthropologie.
Granted I did have an amazing 25% off coupon that I used for it, but it was still more than I usually spend… And it looks like Anthropologie is currently having a promotion featuring 25% off dresses right now (I also love this different sleeveless dress for less than $30 right now. Although the reviews about laundering it scares me), so you would get the same deal! Yay!
It was worth it.
This dress is ah-mazing.
Sorry about the wrinkles. I wore this all day before we took pictures, and it happens. Oh, well. Tis the way it is. Here is the picture of the back of the dress with the zipper some people have had a problem with. I did not have a problem with my zipper or the zippers on the other two I tried on. It might be a problem on a certain batch. I recommend trying this on in the store to check the zipper, size (I sized down to a small), and pattern (which is completely different on each dress).
I have never, ever, ever gotten as many compliments on an item of clothing as I did this dress. An elderly man stopped me in the parking lot to tell me that my dress was just beautiful. “It looks like a watercolor painting.”
That is exactly the reason I purchased this dress. It looks like a piece of art.
Of course, I immediately did the thing I feared the most. I got food on my dress. See that spot?! I need to figure out how to get it out. It is mayo. This girl is a slob cannot resist tuna salad. It is a problem.
I tried on three different dresses to find the pattern I preferred (my original review of this dress can be found here). Each dress has a different pattern placement. I like how my arms on this one match up with the sides. I also prefer the wide space of blue at the neckline. The pattern at the neck is not as flattering.
I also want to note that in the picture of this dress on Anthropologie’s page, the model is wearing a necklace with the dress. I really think that is a mistake. It takes away from the gorgeous pattern and breaks up the flattering blue. Oh, this braid? Why that’s completely different. That’s organic. Come to think of it, so are the wrinkles… On the dress.
I strongly believe this color will look good on every skin tone. I think the swing shape will look good on a variety of body types.
Do you like swing dresses? In the window of the store, they had this dress belted, but I do prefer the swing shape to structure… On the dress.
*I shared this on The Pleated Poppy and Reasons To Dress.
Love this dress on you! It is so pretty. Hopefully the mayo was able to come on out! I know you were worried about that. P.S. I have the solana swing dress and it is lovely! I did size down from a medium to a small…just in case you grab it 🙂
Thank you Alicia! I have not tried to get the mayo out yet. I was hoping someone would tell me how. I just knew it was going to happen!
I got the Solana Dress in both colors! I LOVE it, but I don’t know what I am going to do about washing it. Do you have any ideas?
Have a lovely week!
Jenni
Gorgeous dress!! Would not have thought to pair it with boots, but I really like the look!!
Thank you! I guess with fall here, it did not occur to me to wear anything else. My brain is fully on boots and nothing else right now. It is a bit of a problem. ; ). I am glad that you like it!
Have a marvelous week!
Jenni
I can see why you like it. The pattern and colours are beautiful.
bisous
Suzanne
Thank you so much Suzanne! I like it, too! : )
Have a magical Monday!
Jenni
So gorgeous Jenni! It looks perfect on you (:
– Deniz
Thank you Deniz! I can see this dress on you, too!
Have a fabulous Monday!
Jenni
Paris
LOVE THAT DRESS!!!! You look beautiful in it! I tried the link to it, but it didn’t work, bc I wanted to find it! It’s perfect for you & I love it w/ the tall boots as well!
:)rebecca
Thank you Rebecca! And thanks for letting me know about the link. Hmmm. It should have worked. The one in the reviews was broken for awhile, but I thought I fixed it. Technology! I can never get it right!
Sweet dreams!
Jenni
Very arty indeed! Absolutely smashing on you. P x
Thank you so much Porcelina! I appreciate that! : )
Have a super week!
Jenni
Yay. I’m so glad you shared an outfit post with this dress so quickly. You look so pretty. The dress was made for you and I like how you kept the look simple. That blue is one of my favourite colours.
Thank you Liana! I put it up specifically for you! I knew you wanted to see it. I had just gotten sick when I took these pictures and my husband was as well. These are the only ones that turned out okay. The others were blurry from my husband shaking or my face looked so ill. These are not my favorite, but they will do. : )
Have a wonderful week!
Jenni
Gorgeous! The color palette is just beautiful. It’s a palette you can wear all year round. I love the swing silhouette, too. I think it’s playful, feminine, and flirty. A skirt with twirlability is a definitely plus in my book!
I really appreciate how you took time to discuss the pattern placement and what you like about the particular pattern placement on the dress you went home with. I never pay enough attention to this in fitting rooms, and it’s made me disappointed in pieces after I’ve bought them. I really like the empty blue space down the chest. I think it draws the eye up to focus on your face. Having pattern there would seem a bit distracting. These are good tips for me to keep in mind when I try on patterned pieces in the future.
I think this is a beautiful buy and was definitely worth paying full price!
<3 Liz
http://www.withwonderandwhimsy.com
Beautiful! I feel like Anthropologie does this all the time with dresses. I just fall in love and can’t go back.
Come link up at Whatcha Wearing Wednesday!
L,
Vicky
TheMummyChronicles.com
This dress looks hand painted! It is stunning on you and totally suits your body while showing off your great legs! You were made for Anthro!
Thank you so much for joining the #reasonstodress linkup, hope to have you back again today!
Angie from reasons to dress