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Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women’s.
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A ruffled sleeveless midi dress that contains two things you almost never find on the same piece of clothing: a floaty, romantic silhouette *and* pockets. Form and function? We love to see it, especially in such a perfect afternoon party outfit.
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Promising review: “Love this dress! It is so comfortable, and I received tons of compliments.” —Ilovedresses
Price: $160+ (available in sizes XXS–3X regular, XXS–XL petite, 1X–3X plus, and in black floral)
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A pair of pull-on pants, because they have both structure and a comfy drawstring waist. I know it feels like you must be breaking some kind of rule, to be both chic and totally comfortable at the same time, but I swear, you’re not.
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Price: $198 (available in sizes 23–34 and in brown)
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A midi-length slip skirt that you’ll always be happy to have on hand. This column skirt pairs well with tops from plain tees to super fancy sleeveless blouses. It’s like cheddar cheese — it goes well with everything.

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Promising review: “Super cute and stylish skirt. I tend to shy away from ‘slip’ style dresses and skirts because I’m not sure I love how clingy they can be, but this one completely shifted my thinking on that. It’s flirty, fun, and easy to wear and dress up/down. Very glad I gave this a try!” —KWil
Price: $88+ (available in sizes XXS–XL regular, 1X–3X plus, and select petite sizes, and in four colors; not all fits available in all colors)
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A short-sleeve belted shirt dress for mornings when you have zero time, energy, or inclination to fuss with your outfit…but still wanna look like you had tons of all of those things.

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Promising review: “So cute. Very versatile, can dress up or down for a night out, or work.” —Michelle2525
Price: $158 (available in sizes XXS–XL regular, 1X–3X plus, and XXS–XL petite sizes, and in three colors; not all fits available in all colors)
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A beaded food-and-drink handbag that will allow you to rep your favorite snack in the absolutely most glam way possible. (Plus, the espresso martini bag is a great way to subtly tell people, “I’d love it if you bought me an espresso martini.”)
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A shirtdress with waist pleats to give it some shape, without feeling constricting. The tailoring and crisp construction gives off those perfect “yes, I am chic, but I am also THE BOSS” vibes we’d all love to have more of at work.

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A ruffled tulle skirt because, fine, you’re not an actual ballerina like you planned when you were 5. But that’s okay, because we can all agree that the tutus were about 90% of the appeal anyway, right? And now you can have your own stylish adult version — no pointe shoes or barre exercises needed.

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Promising review: “Such a romantic piece. Every time I wear it out into the world, I feel like I’m in a fairy tale. Gauzy, soft material and true to size. Easy to mix and match, being a neutral pink. Show stopper for sure and very versatile.” —ultraviolet
Price: $158 (available in sizes XXS–XL regular, 1X–3X plus, and XXS–XL petite, and in black)
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A mock-neck mini dress with a zip-up back that has a slightly mod, vintage feel, but is also modern enough that you’ll never feel like you’re wearing a “groovy ’60s” Halloween costume.

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Promising review: “Perfect little black dress. I love this dress. It’s easy to dress up and down. I wear it to work and on dates. I’m short, so the length is good on me. I imagine if you’re tall, it might be short. I sized up for a looser fit.” —anonymous
Price: $148 (available in sizes XXS–XL regular, 1X–3X plus, and XXS–XL petite, and in three colors/patterns; not all fits available in all colors)
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A cozy patterned cardigan so you can always have some fresh flowers on hand (even when the leaves start falling, everyone begins to bundle up, and you can’t remember the last time you saw something green).

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Promising review: “This sweater is everything. Adorable and soft. I wore it on a winter trip to Paris and was approached by a local and asked where she could buy this. Looks great with denim but also skirts/pants.” —keschanke
Price: $118 (available in sizes XXS–XL regular, 1X–3X plus, and XXS–XL petite)
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A pair of faux-leather wide-leg pants that I would call “accessible glam.” You don’t have to dress like a rock star to wear them. (Though you definitely can!) They also pair perfectly with tailored sweaters, a shrunken tank, or a dark button-up tucked in.

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Promising review: “I have at least 15 pairs in as many colors as I can find. People assume they are leather and expensive. Dress up with a silk shirt and swanky buckle belt, or dress down with a jumper and calf boots; in a strong color for a smart lunch or dinner, they beat a floral dress for cool every time. Worn with boots (and stretch!), they are super comfortable walking around town without resorting to trainers (trainers are the death of fashion in my view, but perhaps that’s because I have clownishly HUGE feet).” —Thetailor
Price: $148 (available in women’s sizes 23–34 regular, 16W–26W, 24P–34P, and 23–33 tall, and in four colors; not all fits available in all colors)
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A faux-leather bucket bag because it just screams “I have my life completely together and I know the best place to get brunch.” Even if neither of those things are true of you, isn’t it fun to dress like they are? Plus, it comes with a tiny zip-up pouch so all your most important stuff won’t get lost at the bottom of your bag (for once in your life).
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Promising reviews: “Great tote for every day on the go. Flexible for business and being out and about outside of work. Love finding vegan leather bags that are high quality and look great.” —CourtneyLW
Price: $88 (available in two colors)
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A mini shirtdress because it is made of comfy linen — but also has exaggerated sleeves and waist pleats for a dramatic silhouette that will allow you to make ~an entrance~. When was the last time you had an outfit that was as comfortable as it was dramatic? Well, get ready, friend.
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A pair of New Balance 327 sneakers with color combos that are an Anthro exclusive — so only here can you pick up a version of your favorite kicks that have thick rubber lug soles and asymmetrical styling. Will your new fave sport become “telling everyone where I got my sneakers?”
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Promising reviews: “New Balance 327 are my favorite sneakers! So comfy and looks great! Lightweight!” —Anthrogirlie88
Price: $100 (available in sizes 5–12.5 and 11 colors)
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A full maxi skirt because this breezy poplin number comes in prints that don’t just look cute — they are guaranteed to start conversations. I mean, could you resist talking to someone with a dog print skirt on?? I think not!
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A midi slip dress that is dressy enough to wear to a wedding, but also??… Pair it with some cowboy boots and suddenly, it’s a cute outfit to wear while you hit the bar. It’s called “having range” — a quality shared by both Oscar winner Emma Stone and this dress!

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Promising review: “Fabric is very soft, like butter, and a beautiful pattern. Will be wearing to afternoon tea at a manor in Ireland!” —AnthroMajor19
Price: $168 (available in sizes XXS–XL regular, 1X–3X plus, and XXS–XL petite, and in three colors/patterns; not all fits available in all colors)
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A relaxed-fit cashmere mock-neck sweater because its boxy fit and cool patterns keep it from looking fussy, the way some of your more tailored cashmere sweaters do. But no matter what unusual print you get it in, don’t worry — it is still as soft as the dickens.
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Promising review: “I have purchased this in three colors. It is extraordinary! Soft, fit is perfect, neck is excellent, and it is the best weight — perfect for every season! I almost passed on it because it is cropped, but it is not cropped in a revealing kind of way. I sized up to get more length, and it’s perfect. Do not hesitate. Get one and you will be re-ordering in several colors, I promise! Wore the pink one in London on The Eye and had a zillion compliments. The oversize look w/ sizing up is fab!💖” —KrissyT
Price: $148+ (available in sizes XXS–XL regular, 1X–3X plus, and XXS–XL petite, and in 17 colors; not all fits available in all colors)
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A halter-neck fit-and-flare midi dress for anyone who would like to rock a more fun, sexier version of the dress Julia Roberts wears to the polo match in Pretty Woman. If you like your rom-com styling with a touch of rockabilly edge, this is the dress for you.

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A strawberry-print knee-length skirt because its A-line shape is easy to match with tanks and boxy tees alike, and because…well, who can resist a strawberry print skirt?

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An ’80s-tastic bow-front dress that comes with instant life-of-the-party energy (even if you personally would usually prefer to be at home, listening to some audiobooks and baking sourdough).

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A mock-neck pointelle sweater tee because autumn will be here literally before you know it, so you want to lock down some pieces that will keep you warm on that first chilly day, but also look cute as heck. And this ruffle-trimmed 100% cotton number fits the bill.

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A houndstooth mini shift dress because it looks like something a cool ’70s lady would have worn while she was Getting Things Done. It’s like you’ve walked through an extremely stylish time warp.

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A pair of wide-leg pants that are so adorable, I can hardly believe that they’re real? The cropped silhouette + maroon tone + embroidered bows on the back pockets = you are basically a human sugar cookie.
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Price: $148 (available in sizes 23–34 regular, 16W–26W, 23P–33P, and 23–33 tall)
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A smocked-waist maxi dress that is definitely slightly hippie-inspired, but far more versatile than its ’60s source material — it’s more for traveling, parties, and weekend adventures than it is for dancing barefoot to someone playing the acoustic guitar by a bonfire (though you could also wear it to do that, if you wanted to, no judgments here).
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An oversize denim jacket sure to become a closet staple as the hot weather winds down. It has the feel of a great vintage piece — only you won’t have to spend 15 Sundays in a row searching the flea markets in order to find it.
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Promising review: “A stunning denim jacket for all occasions. Dress it up or down, and it works great. The material is soft, and the jacket is perfectly long! No crop tops around here!” —Nikki
Price: $98+ (available in sizes XXS–XL regular, 1X–3X plus, XXS–XL petite, and adaptive sizes, and in five colors; not all fits available in all colors)
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A smocked front-zip mini dress that makes you look ever-so-slightly like a very fashionable off-duty secret agent. Hey, your secret is safe with me!

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A relaxed-fit plaid button-up because this viscose, polyester, and elastane shirt is the grown-up version of the oversize plaid button-up you rocked over your graphic tees in high school. It’s lighter than flannel and great for layering or on its own.
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A short-sleeve dress that looks like a carefully coordinated high-neck sweater top paired with a flowy, woven skirt — only you have to know that it’s a one-piece that you can pop on with ease.
Reviews for this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.