Finally as promised, my must have Anthropologie piece was the Take-a-Bow jacket. As I said in my Anthro report earlier this week, I saw many pretty things while out shopping but I decided I really need to stop buying every cute top that catches my eye and focus on well fitting, unique pieces or items that fill a very specific gap in my wardrobe. I am not immune to our current economic mess, so it is time to be more selective.
Anyway, on with the review

High Street’s Take-A-Bow jacket runs a bit small. I took a size Small and it just fits. The jacket is cropped. It hits high on the waist about an inch above low rise jeans. The tulip hem reminds me of the way J.Crew’s Aubrey jacket opened at the waist. Unlike the Aubrey though, the Bow jacket is well fitted. It is not swingy or boxy.

I was instantly attracted to this jacket when I saw it online because I am a sucker for bows. But I didn’t think it would be wearable for me in real life. Online the bow looks quite full. I thought it would be totally overwhelming. When I saw it in store, I decided to give it a try anyway and I was surprised by how unobtrusive the bow was. The bow is made up of pleated fabric but it is not overly fluffy. The jacket has two top buttons, one behind the bow and one inside the jacket. This keeps everything closed up nice and flat. There is a small snap up on one shoulder that the corner of the bow attaches to. This is genius because it keeps the bow snug against your body. It does not flop around or get up in your face.

I purchased this jacket in dark grey. I mainly plan on pairing it with simple jewel toned tanks or fitted tees and slim jeans. Letting the jacket be the outfit. I’m hoping it will work with a pencil skirt as well. I don’t think you could really wear this jacket open, the bow just hangs there giving a heavy look to one side

Retail Description: High Street creates a standing-ovation-worthy wrap, crafted of soft knit cotton and finished with a single-button bow collar. $88.00