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I first saw this dress, unnamed and unloved, in January when the lovely Lisa tried it on with a bunch of other gorgeous dresses.  Even in a blurry photo (actually, I love this photo and I find it so evocative of mystery...)I could tell from the sketchy checks and unusual earth-tone palette that it could be for me...I stalked it until it finally appeared on the Anthropologie site, and it just got more and more beautiful to me.  I loved the wide-shouldered look, and fitted waist, and simple drape to the skirt, the decorative back looked like it might be troublesome but it was a nice detail.  I waited as more reviews rolled in, but it still wasn't clear what size I should take (I can't make returns, so things better fit first time around!)

When the dress abruptly sold out online a few weeks ago, I panicked and called a store to have one shipped (size 2- the safe size!)(Pennsylvania- no sales tax- good to know!). I just received it today with the second part of my package from Shannon, and it is absolutely, absolutely perfect.  No tailoring required anywhere, no regrets.  sigh.  love.


heh...didn't even bother steaming out the wrinkles before photographing it...
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  1. kristinMarch 23, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    This dress looks gorgeous on you! Wow! I love the back.

    No sales tax in Oregon either:)

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  2. ShannMarch 23, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    It is fabulous on you **so jealous**!!!

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  3. Marie March 23, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Totally unfair. I AM a librarian and I don't hav that dress.
    Sucks for me.

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  4. Jesspgh of Consume or ConsumedMarch 23, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    This is PERFECTION on you.

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  5. JessMarch 23, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    adorable, and it is such a great match with those shoes!

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  6. MaressaMarch 24, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    The detail on the back is gorgeous! What a lovely dress.

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  7. Minnesota MavenMarch 24, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    I love this dress on you! It's a perfect fit, the back is such a nice detail, it adds a sexy touch to the dress!

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  8. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Sheer perfection on you!!

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  9. GabbyMarch 24, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Love the dress on you.The shoes are also awesome and go perfect with this dress. As always I agree, Sheer Perfection. Congtats Sarah. You look amazing. <3

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  10. Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedMarch 24, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    I love the dress on you...absolutely stunning! :)

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  11. JewishGirlBlogMarch 24, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    ooooh, this just looks breathtaking on you!

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  12. vintageglam1234March 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Yay for tracking down this dress Sarah! You know, when i first saw this dress on the website, I instantly had you in mind...i kid you not. This dress has you written all over it. It's got a libarian-chic look to it, which suits you to a T. I REALLY wanted this dress as well. I was thinking how good it would look with a trench over :-) Sadly, i missed out.

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  13. Molly at AnthromollogiesMarch 24, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Oh, Sarah-this is STUNNING on you! Our store never got this dress and I so wanted it. Perhaps now I'll have to stalk too. You are so bad for me. BAD!!

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  14. Lisa - respect the shoesMarch 24, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    This is a beautiful piece on you - and that back on you is fantastic, I love it, and I LOVE you in it!

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  15. thatdamngreendressMarch 25, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    (blushes) thanks girls, you're so sweet!

    Isn't it great when something just works like you knew and dreamed it would...

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  16. AnonymousMarch 25, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    This is simply stunning. The back is the most charming feature to my eye. You are a lucky girl.

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  17. InkmarkMarch 25, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    The back of this dress is very sexy, haha 8-), it look so innocent from the front. You look perfect in this dress.

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  18. ThirteenlbsMarch 25, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    So. Pretty.

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  19. CarlyMarch 25, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Oh my gosh, I adore this dress on you. This looks amazing, the fit of the dress and the details on the back... wow!

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  20. RoseMarch 25, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Lovely dress, and love your booties!

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  21. mispapelicosMarch 26, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Wow Sarah, no wonder you fell in love with it. It was meant to be yours. It fits you like a glove.
    You look so pretty my dear friend.
    Have a grand weekend.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  22. CatMarch 27, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    This is such a brilliant choice for you on so many levels! Glad it finally made its way to your closet. It's simply stunning on you!

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  23. Ellinor ForjeMarch 28, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Love it, and the surpise at the back. Thanks for sharing the photos and drop by me too, soon.

    Cheers.

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  24. Sweet LaundryMarch 30, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Oh! I never got the chance to try on this dress (they didn't have it at my store) but I wish I did. It looks fantastic on you!

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