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I didn’t know that Anthropologie was designed for old rich ladies.

Well…I suppose I am old…ish

I prefer to think of myself as more middle age…ish.

I thought 48 was the new 28.

Whatev’

And most certainly I am not rich. Fingers crossed though…we have just recently bought a Lotto 649 and I’m feeling lucky!

You know how I feel about Anthropologie. They had me at, “hello, welcome to our cozy creative art den that doubles as a retail clothing store”.

Half the time I don’t even need to go in there to spend any money. I go just to soak up the creative vibes. Well…that is what I keep telling myself anyhow. My husband begs to differ.

And no I don’t classify my style as “Hippie Grandma Goes To The Country Club”. Eclectic, yes. Eccentric…some might say…but one thing I hope I am most certainly not …is boring. At least I like to think so. Let me hold onto my delusions.

And yeah I’ll admit I belong to the cult of Anthro. I want to be that woman standing in a field in Costa Rica surrounded by majestic mountains and wild chickens next to a dreamy white stallion and a smiling old man with no teeth while wearing the perfect silk maxi dress, cognac leather boots and felt floppy hat. That needs to be me! I’ll be so carefree and happy. Me and that old dude will talk about who chews his food for him and then maybe we’ll play some checkers.

Ah…{sigh} …

good times my friends.

Good times.

I’m an Anthro-aholic. I hope there is a self help group somewhere out there for me.

The first step to healing is admitting I have a problem… right?

I’m halfway cured!

More proof of my problem, yet another one of the many items I scooped up at the recent Anthro super sale.

I’m seriously considering wearing this sweater coat as my housecoat. Just because I’m sure that is what the gal in the field in Costa Rica would do.

Sweater coat from Anthropologie — Sweater coat – Anthropologie (sim), Booties – Browns (sim)

This is my new Hippie Grandma look.

Nailed it!

Want to see what a Hippie Grandma wears under her ~~sweater coat~~ housecoat?

I’ll give you a peek. Just a peek though.

To be continued…

I don’t like things to be uneven.

In life.

Or my clothing.

When I came across this asymmetrical top at Anthropologie in their sales room the first thing that caught my eye was not the cut, but rather the colour.

Then I realized it was cut (in my best highly educated fashion terminology) “wonky”.

After hanging out with Sylvia, the reigning Queen of all things asymmetrical and architectural I knew that this was in fact a sophisticated contemporary look that I just hadn’t been able to wrap my straight and narrow little brain around yet.

What to do?

It fit well.

I liked the colour.

I figured “Aw heck! Expand your horizons Suzanne! You can figure out how to wear an asymmetrical top. It’s not rocket science! Or Grade 12 math! ( I still curse you Grade 12 math!)”

So I bought it. (Big Surprise! NOT.)

And I wore it to celebrate…of all things, Australia Day.

LOL

Yes I live in Canada.

Yes Australia is about 15,500 km away from us.

Don’t you celebrate other countries national holidays?

Anything for a par-tahy I say!

My husband does business with many other countries and thus we are sometimes invited to special events. Well he is. I like to tag along and act awkward. I’m a pro at eating, drinking and nodding. I’ve got the whole “schmoozing” thing down pat.

This year the Australian Consulate in Toronto celebrated Australia Day by renting out the Hot Docs theatre to screen a new Australian film called “Son of a Gun“. It was an action packed heist film which turned out to be a quite good along with my outfit.

I did notice that I kept wanting to pull down the one side on the sweater all the time. I’m not used to having extra folds of fabric.

How to style an asymmetrical top and maxi skirt — Top – Anthropologie (sim in blue, sim red), Necklace (handmade) (sim so pretty!, sim), Maxi skirt – Zara (sim), Booties – thrifted (sim they look comfy!)

How to style an asymmetrical top — Top – Anthropologie (sim in blue, sim red), Necklace (handmade) (sim so pretty!, sim), Maxi skirt – Zara (sim), Booties – thrifted (sim they look comfy!)

How to wear an asymmetrical top — Handbag – vintage (sim), Coat – Calvin Klein (sim but in deep purple or there is this AMAZING one), Necklace – thrifted (sim)

In the end I had to switch out the necklace for the one above. The chain on the handmade one was pulling the knit.

While perusing similar items online I spotted this insane asymmetrical top. Wild right? I think JLo would look good in that.

For more info on asymmetrical tops and advice on how to incorporate them into your wardrobe check out the woman does asymmetrical best, Sylvia. I think 95% of her closet is asymmetrical. If she could buy asymmetrical shoes I think she would! ; P

Linking up with the Pleated Poppy – What I Wore, Get Your Pretty On – I Feel Pretty, Happiness at Mid-Life – Throw Back Thursday

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How To Wear An Asymmetrical Top

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