Joining the Ranks: Anthro Chemise as a Dress

Last night I decided to join the many bloggers who have boldly chosen to wear the Distant Chirping Chemise by Eloise as a out-of-the-bedroom dress. And it seemed to be quite a hit. I got a number of compliments followed by somewhat surprised looks when I said it was really a nightgown. Pairing it with a cardigan and a belt, and layering a slip underneath made it "dressy" enough to wear out to Johnny Cash Tribute Night. Although these photos aren't from the night (I had my hair down and had make up on) I snapped these at home when I first bought it last week. I love when Speck joins me for a photo.

I am wearing a medium which was pretty blousey and roomy but I liked the length of the medium better than the small. This doesn't have stretch but is machine washable and of good quality for a nightgown. The light colored fabric had the potential to show darker foundation pieces so I did think it was important to layer a slip underneath. The straps are adjustable which is good for petite gals! The print was too cute to pass up because my size was already sold out online. And at the price of a nightgown instead of a dress I was glad I found it in store! Speaking of the store, because I like to compare the mirrors in fitting rooms with reality, here is how it looked when I first tried it on:

Smoke and tricky mirrors strike again! Anyway, here are links to bloggers who have tried this piece in action: Roxy from Effortless Anthropologie, Likely Badger, and The British Anthropologi(e)st. If there are more that I/google missed, please let me know!

And don't forget to enter my giveaway here!