Anthropologie

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Anthropologie

9 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 31, 2025

  Couch Blanket recommends?

  The faux fur ones from Anthropologie are so good that my friends and I have multiple and always refer to them as “The Blanket”. They’re reasonably priced and go on sale often. Pets love them too[Sophie Faux Fur blanket](https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/the-sophie-faux-fur-throw-blanket?color=020&size=60+x+70&type=STANDARD)

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• #2Dec 3, 2025

  Classic Trousers - no wrinkles, no pills

  Can’t say how long they last exactly, but I’ve had the Anthropologie Maeve Avery wide leg trousers for three years and they are still going strong

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• #3Oct 5, 2025

  Bed sheets that last?

  The best one is 100% [**Ecodownunder**](https://ecodownunder.com.au/) (the only downside is that there aren't many colours...) I've had my oldest pair 10 years - seriously. Silky, durable, super affordable, and they also have a physical shop in Paddington. [https://ecodownunder.com.au/products/organic-cotton-sheet-set-stone?variant=44849294737661](https://ecodownunder.com.au/products/organic-cotton-sheet-set-stone?variant=44849294737661) Other options for more 'fun' sheets: * **Sheet society;** * **Kip & Co;** * **Sage x Clare; &** * **Mosey & Me.**

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• #4Aug 7, 2025

  Where to buy an actual jumbo sized French market tote in the US?

  I’ll ask my wife but she’s busy atm. You could probably overpay at Anthropologie. I’ve just been on vacation in Italy and these bags are fucking everywhere in every shop in every town.

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• #5Apr 5, 2025

  Confession: I only buy clothes and most items made pre-2020

  I noticed the decline around mid to late 00s, arguably when fast fashion really took over. It started earlier even but hadn’t spread to every price point. I used to buy/sell vintage and pre-70s was the best… by 90s the decline was stark. Yes there’s survivorship bias but synthetics and poorer construction just became more widespread.  That said, I have stuff from Express that’s pre 2008 and it is real silk. Real leather pants too! Even synthetic cardigans I bought there in the 00s have held up - little to no wear ie fading or piling. Same with old Anthropologie pieces. And it’s not just material but construction - there were bust darts and front seams and more thoughtful placement of button so the clothes fit more flattering.  A big clue a brand is getting cheaper in quality is when their price points don’t shift much. Express and Anthropologie charge about the same as 20 years ago, sometimes cheaper! Of course they’ve declined… I’ve always bought vintage but now my wardrobe has also aged into vintage, lol. Stay the same size and buy quality and wear it for decades. For new stuff, I have bought from French brands. The quality at the price points are better and their small seasonal collections are less fast-fashiony. 

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• #6Apr 5, 2025

  Anyone know of work pants for curvy people that won't rip at the inner thigh?

  Anthropologie’s Collette Pants have held up pretty well. They’re definitely more business casual than work. Could also consider scrub bottoms.

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• #7Feb 8, 2025

  Women’s clothing, accessories and home decor like Anthropologie but actually good quality?

  I’m glad you said this. I have a beautiful floor-length skirt from Anthropologie that’s held up for…oh my god, almost 20 years. I got it as a gift on my 14th birthday. I remember being stunned, because I love, love, loved it in the store, but it was over $300, so I assumed that was that. Considering it’s survived parties from my teens all the way through my 20’s, I think it may outlive us all. It’s a piece I hope to pass down one day.

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• #8Feb 4, 2025

  Women’s clothing, accessories and home decor like Anthropologie but actually good quality?

  I’ve bought several sets of percale sheets from anthro- only when they go on sale, but they’ve been amazing. I tried a ton of different brands- parachute, Brooklinen, ll bean, etc and other than the brooklinen sheets that tore within 6months, I feel like they are all comparable. I prefer the LL Bean and anthro pricing and the anthro sheets have great patterns that I can’t really find in a nice cotton percale from most other retailers. Clothing is definitely hit and miss- it’s annoying to have to read the description of everything to check and see what it’s made out of. I have some newer pieces that are definitely going to stand the test of time, but there are so many things I’ve learned to pass up.

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• #9Feb 4, 2025

  Women’s clothing, accessories and home decor like Anthropologie but actually good quality?

  I buy a lot from them and the quality is excellent. Check the composition of what you’re buying: the cottons, the silk shirts (and summer dresses), the merino/cotton blend tops and bodies and the mohair blends for sweaters are all fantastic.

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