Would Emma Wear it? - Anthropalooza

I adore fashion, but I'm not a shopper. I actually have a very modest and inexpensive wardrobe, mostly consisting of black on bottom/color on top mix-and-match combinations. I think that's what drew me to Emma Pillsbury's look - if I had the money or the size 0 frame, my closet would be a replica of her own.

The greatest thing about writing WWEPW is that it takes me out of my own boring snow globe of style. I love to browse websites, looking for that one piece that jumps off the screen as something Emma would wear. The "new arrivals" section of Anthropologie has been the proverbial candy store of finds lately.

I selected some of the pieces that are for sale at Anthro right now. For fun, I'll rate their Emma-worthiness using my "antibacterial squirts" rating scale - 5 squirts is the highest!. Let's start with cardis:


1. Remaining Lilies Cardigan - $128
Reminds me a bit of the Embroidered Cardigan That Shall Not Be Named but I think the colors would be great on Emma. 3 squirts
2. Precious Poppy Cardigan - $128
Love the color, love the shape, but it might be a bit too granny for our girl. 3 squirts
3. Oleander Cardigan - $98
I adore Emma in black, white and red, but this one might be a bit too juvenile for her. 3 squirts
4. Argyle Dimension Sweater - $128
This sweater is one of my favorites. The muted tones are fabulous and would look great with Emma's famous gold skirt. 4 squirts


1. Blueberry Tuft Cardigan - $128
Love it, but I'm afraid this piece might look too washed out on television. 3 squirts
2. Tea for Two Sweater - $128
I love the detail on the yoke, but if Emma's going to wear a plain white cardi, it has to have a bit more life in it than this one. 2 squirts
3. Scribbled Bouquet Cardigan - $98
While this sweater is quirky, it's the wrong color for our girl. 1 squirt
4. Sea Fan Sweater - $148
Gorgeous! Dark tops look amazing with Emma's hair and skin tone, and this neckline would frame her face beautifully. 4 squirts


1. Plum Blossom Cardi - $118
I'm a little torn with this one. It's unusual and unique enough to have a place in Emma's closet, but I'm not sure how I feel about her in v-necks. 3 squirts
2. Whirl and Wind Cardigan - $88
Same problem here. Great detail, great color, not sure about the neckline. 3 squirts
3. Stretching Sprigs Cardigan - $118
Not a fan of gray. Cute embroidery, though. 1 squirt
4. Pattern Ponder Cardigan - $98
BUY THIS IMMEDIATELY, LOU EYRICH. 5 squirts


1. Blushing Bouquet Cardigan - $88
With the Triple B (Big Bow Blouse) underneath, this could be a winner! 4 squirts
2. Pick A Bunch Cardi - $128
This cardi reminds me of the great Brushstroke Cardi from POM. 4 squirts
3. Firehouse Cardigan - $98
Love the stripes, not so sure about the detailing around the buttons. 2 squirts
4. Charmeuse Splice Cardigan (in gold or blue) - $118
Looks like a high school home ec sewing project. Pretty colors, though. 1 squirt


1. Deco Page Cardigan - $98
I love how feminine and pretty this is but it has the potential to look faded on tv. 3 squirts
2. Purrfect Posy Cardigan - $118
Save this one for Molly Shannon! 5 squirts for Brenda Castle
3. La Dominante Cardigan - $98
Another one of my favorites. It would need the perfect blouse underneath for the neckline to work just right. 4 squirts
4. Precious Materials Cardigan - $118
Super cute! Maybe a bit too flashy for Emma but points for the bow! 3 squirts


1. Masked Stripes Cardigan (in dark gray) - $98
This might work if Emma were starring in The Music Man. 1 squirt
2. Masked Stripes Cardigan (in purple) - $98
I actually prefer this color. It could look interesting on Emma with the right styling. 2 squirts
3. Tea House Cardi - $128
Something about this intrigued me at first glance but after a while it started looking like it was made from blanket fleece. The colors are gorgeous, though. 2 squirts
4. Atelier Sweater Jacket - $128
Perfect. 5 squirts

1. Loose Lines Cardi (in yellow or blue) - $118
Both colors would look darling on Emma. 3 squirts
2. Breezy Polkas Cardigan (in blue or red) - $98
I'm partial to the polka dots around the neckline but this isn't the perfect cardi for our favorite counselor, methinks. 2 squirts

Time for skirts!


1. Stable Skirt - $98
I completely love this. It's quirky and vintage-y, but not fug. I would love to see this on Emma. 5 squirts
2. Paisley Paths Skirt - $98
This would be lovely with a simple blouse, plain cardigan and statement jewelry. 4 squirts
3. Lincolnshire Skirt - $168
In the words of Teresa, GET IT PILLSBURY. (Also Teresa's favorite skirt!) 5 squirts
4. Fine Line Skirt - $148
I'd love to see this paired with an unusual, unexpected top. 4 squirts


1. Fennel Flower Skirt - $98
This screams Emma. J'adore. 5 squirts
2. Sidewalk Garden Skirt - $78
Beautiful colors and great silhouette but not quite making the grade. 3 squirts
3. Licorice Lanes Skirt - $78
The Trampoline Skirt made me love Emma in an A-line just as much as in a pencil skirt. I think this would be stunning on her, and the bright colors are great for television. 4 squirts
4. Lost Time Skirt - $118
Another great A-Line, but it's only calling Emma's name at about 75% volume. 3 squirts

And now, some dresses!


1. Vestiges Dress - $148
With a cardi over the top, this would be fantastic. 4 squirts
2. Seaside Fields Dress - $138
The unusual color combination is Emma all the way. Put a cardi over it and we're good. 4 squirts
2. Sugar-Coated Shirtdress - $128
I think I'd like to see Emma in these 50s/60s silhouettes from time to time. 3 squirts
3. Babergh Dress - $188
If Emma doesn't wear this dress I'm never watching Glee again. Not really, but I like to threaten. 5 squirts

Blouses!



1. Culmination Blouse - $88
She. Must. Wear. This. 5 squirts
2. Ocelot Blouse - $178
I love how silly this blouse is. Emma would totally wear it. 4 squirts
3. Damson Lace Blouse - $99.95
This is lovely. Emma doesn't bare her arms much but if she does it should be in a blouse like this. 4 squirts
4. Candied Dots Blouse - $78
Soopah cute. 3 squirts

And one more piece...


Lima Lines Skirt $98
Emma would totally not wear this but LIMA Lines, y'all! 5 squirts for the name

While browsing, I noticed plenty of pieces that cried the name of one Miss Rachel Berry. We know that her style is a mini-me version of Emma's sometimes. Rachel-worthy ratings, however, must be gold stars, of course.


1. Chopsticks Cardigan - $148
If this doesn't show up on Lea Michele in S2, I will be shocked. Shocked, I tell you! 5 gold stars
2. Chocolate Box Cardigan - $128
I would love this on Rachel! 4 gold stars
3. Keeping Tabs Tee - $39.95
The quirky typewriter fabric is all Rachel, but the silhouette is a bit too frumpy for her, I think. 3 gold stars
4. Milky Way Top - $198
Adorkable! 4 gold stars

Rachel's penchant for animal-print sweaters can be satisfied at Anthropologie. 5 gold stars for everything just for being so hysterical.


1. Mallard Bay Cardigan - $128
2. Slow and Steady Cardigan - $128
3. Dog Trot Cardigan - $128


1. Migrating Mallard Cardigan - $168
2. In Flight Cardigan - $168
3. Poni Cardigan - $328
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA! Oh I hope she wears this.
4. Andalusian Horse Dress - $298
Actually very cute!

So WWEPWers, what are your thoughts? Which of these Anthro pieces could you see Emma (or Rachel!) wearing in S2?