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Effortlessly With Roxy : Anthropologie's new return policy and the death of the unconditional guarantee

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:04:50 +0000

I couldn't agree more. I am one of those people who have just become disenchanted with clothing in general. Even at higher price points, there is no guarantee of quality. There is nothing more frustrating then purchasing and loving something - only to have it fall apart with normal wear/laundering. In all of 2018, I have purchased one tank top from Anthro. I am hoping the race to the bottom in the retail market reverses course at some point ... *sigh* . Thanks as always for your thoughts.

Effortlessly With Roxy : Catharsis: Anthropologie makes changes to its return policy

Fri, 9 Jun 2017 13:38:55 +0000

Yeah - I still follow along - I just have a lot less to say ... and like you, I'm not staying up late on sale night, waiting to see if the dress I've been eyeing up will get its first cut. :) Interesting regarding the SA clothing - I have been stopping by my stores a lot less and I was thinking it was just that I was less familiar with the items ... but you may be right. But honestly, the last time I went ooo, I love what you're wearing was about a male SA who had the most gorgeous shawl and he did tell me - it wasn't Anthro but an etsy seller.

Effortlessly With Roxy : Catharsis: Anthropologie makes changes to its return policy

Fri, 9 Jun 2017 13:20:52 +0000

Agreed regarding the wishlists. I loved having a curated list of things and of course, the occasional popback was nice. But that deletion and removal of the wishlist was the first major departure in customer service for me. I also think the aesthetic of Anthro now is very different than it was from 2005 - 2012 ... those years had a more refined/retro look, that's been replaced by ... I'm not even sure - more modern/boho/just shapless. And for me, the clothes no longer fit who I am, what I wear and where I wear it... is it nice to have a boho dresses for weekends and vacations - but I can't wear those to the office. I think it is fun playing with silhouettes .. but honestly, off the shoulder, crop cut, wide cut items - I don't need 30 of those looks ...

Effortlessly With Roxy : Catharsis: Anthropologie makes changes to its return policy

Thu, 8 Jun 2017 15:14:22 +0000

I might have felt pretty disappointed by this action at some point in the past - but my purchases at Anthropologie are so few and far between (I've yet to buy and keep anything in 2017) that I can just merely shrug my shoulders at this. It is disappointing that the customer service side of things seems to continue to slip - but as your post indicates the bigger issue is that Anthropologie is designing items that do not fit properly, are poorly conceived and are simply of low quality. I was happy to see free shipping announce - and I have checked the website a few times ... but, I am to am at a point where I don't need to fill my closet - just supplement a few things and replace those which have worn out and I don't have room for anything that's not exactly what I want for both quality and fit.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : The day the wish lists died

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:21:39 +0000

Laney - thanks for the response. I don't know why Anthropologie struggles with its website as much as it has. It seems like it is always buggy and struggling with issues that other retailers just don't seem to have. The lack of communication between what's going on with the website and CS is pretty much par for the course unfortunately. *Sigh* I still haven't received any response to my email.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : The day the wish lists died

Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:08:01 +0000

Hi Jojo. Yeah, sorry to be such a stranger these days and apologies for the lack of reviews - I've just gotten lazy and do a lot less pop-ins to my local store to try things on. Also generally, I shop less - in my mid and late twenties - I was building a closet - now, I am much more selective about what I buy, because my closet is pretty much at its capacity - I have much more of a "one item in and one item out" policy these days. I do still shop at Anthropologie, - but I've moved a lot of my spending to Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack and Amazon. Amazon is probably the biggest winner - they have a wishlist feature - carry many of the brands that Anthropologie carries (Tracy Reese, Pendleton, Frye, Sorel, Ella Moss, Velvet by Graham & Spencer, Bailey 44, Level 99, and on and on...) - I've never gotten a cancellation notice, shipping is consistent and free, returns are free ... I've loved being able to score an amazing $9.95 Anthro item, but they just made it really difficult to shop at their store - my local store sells out of most items that are hits pretty quickly, quality and sizing are always inconsistent (that has always been the issue of sizing - but in the last few years, quality really seems to have come down) and shipping costs for ordering online are too high to justify ordering too often (I know since one year I calculated that I spent more then $400 on shipping). I love Anthro - I'm probably been one of their biggest champions - but they've just become a disappointment for me.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : The day the wish lists died

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:53:11 +0000

Like many, I am very frustrated that Anthropologie took action without warning - but Anthropologie isn't my go to store like it once was, so I'm a bit upset - but not heartbroken. Also of note - some of my lists were taken down to less than a 100 (one to 96 for some reason?). I will note that the message above my list says it needs to be less than fifty items ... so the policy might not be consistent among wishlists or this could also be a sign that they're phasing out the wishlist completely in favor of the registry. I will also be curious - if and when CS responds to comments about the wishlist debacle - I emailed yesterday morning upon discovery and so far - no response. If anyone receives ones - I'd like to hear it.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : Anthropologie\'s Tag Sale sees new markdowns!!!

Thu, 2 Jul 2015 14:50:59 +0000

Thanks. I'm not sure if I'm going to pull the trigger - but the swimwear with the extra 20 is a good deal.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : Anthropologie\'s Tag Sale sees new markdowns!!!

Thu, 2 Jul 2015 13:30:51 +0000

Shari - mainly TTS? I thought I was sitting this tag sale out, but with the 20% off that might be too much to resist.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : Summer shopping just got a little easier thanks to Anthropologie\'s latest promo!!

Fri, 5 Jun 2015 13:28:38 +0000

Shari - how is the length on the halter? I was worried it looked a bit short.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : A really big Anthropologie SALE is here, plus FREE SHIPPING too!!

Tue, 2 Jun 2015 16:52:19 +0000

Wait?! What?! AMAZING! My day just got a bit better - my wallet a bit lighter.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : A really big Anthropologie SALE is here, plus FREE SHIPPING too!!

Tue, 2 Jun 2015 14:03:13 +0000

This sale got me. :) Grabbed some basic tops in the $20 to $10 range (with free shipping you can't go wrong). I love free shipping no minimum! Definitely my favorite promotion they run - as I'm always willing to buy one or two things ... Thanks for the post as always Roxy.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : A really big Anthropologie SALE is here, plus FREE SHIPPING too!!

Tue, 2 Jun 2015 14:03:08 +0000

Sorry I missed this one - would have loved to score that bag.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : {Weekly} EA Community Anthro reviews!

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:32:34 +0000

Thanks, Steph. That maybe too much white for a wedding (I figure as a guest you get all the colors of the rainbow, so unless you know the bride wants you to wear white - stear clear). But I can see this being a good summer staple for me - Blazer over it in the office and nice and cool fabric for outside. Thank you.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : {Weekly} EA Community Anthro reviews!

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:31:24 +0000

Thank you. Not an XS - but I've added to my list - so hopefully I can check when larger sizes come back in stock ... not thrilled about sleeves - but figure if the fabric is light and breathable - it may work.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : {Weekly} EA Community Anthro reviews!

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 18:54:25 +0000

Anyone come accross any dresses made of Linen? I'm looking for a dress to wear to a beach wedding in Mexico - and my number one criteria is trying to keep as cool as possible - but so far I'm not coming across anything. Any suggestions, greatly appreciated.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : {Weekly} Popbacks Open Thread

Fri, 3 Apr 2015 16:01:21 +0000

Not a traditional popback - but Amazon has Eclissi Jumpsuit by Cynthia Vincent currently out of stock on Anthro and priced at $149 for $79 today with PRIME - thought I'd pass it along: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KU0RF26/ref=o... Size P, S, M available.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : Anthropologie\'s SALE is here...sort of

Thu, 2 Apr 2015 14:22:11 +0000

Dear Anthropologie Gods - please let my order from the last few days ship ... there are so many price adjustments available to me if they do.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : Free Shipping is back at Anthropologie!!!

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 20:44:16 +0000

Thanks Sonia. I can't decide - I feel like without having tried on the medium, I don't want to give up my large and I don't think its worth trading - I think I'll just waer it over sized... and yes the sleeves are really long. I never have issues with sleeves being too long and they're almost to my knuckles.

http://effortlessanthropologie.blogspot.com/ : Free Shipping is back at Anthropologie!!!

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:19:09 +0000

Darn! I just placed a big order on Friday. Anthropologie, torture be they name. Off topic - but does any one have any input on the Fira Sherpa Coat? I ordered it during the 40% off promo in both a medium and a large - the medium ended up getting cancelled and despite the reviews, I find the large to be way too big on me. Wondering if the difference between sizes is quite big - in that a medium would be too small, even though I'm swimming in the large. If anyone has any input, would totally appreciate it. I can't decide if I should just hang onto it because despite being too big - its fun and a good deal - or if I should attempt to trade/track down a medium.