A Brutally Honest Review of Anthropologie (plus size & standard size) 

I really like this video! l And that dog shirt is so cute for you, as you are such a dog person! I also love how Steven made your day by telling you to on button the top! LOL! I just love watching all your channels! Cannot wait for more videos like this one!

The jumpsuit is amazing on you! I get what you're saying though about the no pockets. Ugh why must we fight so hard for pockets?

thanks for all the links

Don't know if it's of any help, but Rhys is actually pronounced the same as Reece (as in Reece Witherspoon). Hope that helps... xx

To avoid the boob gap you can you a tiny bit of fashion tape! Easy and effective ;)

axoria not stolen just similar ideas as someone else

It is like you read my mind. Although it would fit her personality better if the shirt was black.

Morgan Absher she sounds just like Safiya Nyygard

Don't expect Sierra to ever acknowledge Safiya... I do really like Sierra but she copies a LOT of Safs ideas and never credits her

CatEyes1993 so, so weird

Same! I'm midsize and my boyfriend compliments me in every outfit I wear. Its the sweetest, especially if you're having a bad body day!

I peronally like when my s/o is honest and tells me if something doesn't look flattering on me

@@Al42069 same. My boyfriend ALWAYS says "no babe you look beautiful!" If I ever ask about something regarding my clothes/makeup/hair. And I'd much rather him just tell me if I look like a damn clown, cuz I GUARANTEE I could do my makeup with no mirrors, in the pitch black, in 10min, and my bf would still say "babe you look beautiful!". He was willing to go out in public with me wearing one pink eye& one blue eye a few weeks ago when I was playing in makeup and he didnt know I was gonna take it off before we left😒😒😒

@@Al42069 I honestly believe my boyfriend doesn't know any better, lol

i think she can’t back up enough/ zoom out enough to fit her whole body in screen

Also a close-up of the fabric would be great👍🏼

@@emmaray1567 she could if she wanted to

Ilka .Waffy if her screen doesn’t zoom out that far then how tf can she do it if she wants to

@@IlkaWaffy she really cant tho?

ikr? especially the top was so so cute on her

I love the white top and the green shorts.

Emily Ann totally agree! Was going to post the same comment when I saw yours😂😊

So cute! I didn’t think the shorts look too tight at all! Looks great!

@In Dreams what?

Anyone els think Safiya and Sierra would totally get along?

that's what I was thinking too!

I thought that too!

@@piratequeend5345 saf and sierra would make such a cute collab!!

@@piratequeend5345 I was thinking this today too!!

don’t take the Lord’s name in vein!

@@oliviagrace6914 lol you’re over here harassing someone else about their words and you can’t even spell the word VAIN. It’s not vein.

Some people just don’t like shapeless clothing tho, and it’s not about what you think looks good it’s what about her likes and feels comfortable in...

lol she doesn't say that. she has issues with things being too large and shapeless. the combination is bad. shapeless in general is ok.

Actually it does. If that’s what someone prefers.

Thea W they’re sooooo cute🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

Oooof calling out how some you tubers be 😂

They probably don't carry the same items in both size ranges.

They do carry some styles in both size ranges

Me toooo but omg her wallet

I 100% agree!!!

It looks great on her

Agreed! and now they're sold out online :(

AGREE

Taylor Chapman I was going to comment the same thing 😍😍

Ruxandra Dorobantu She did that just as I read this 😂

Ruxandra Dorobantu it is 🥺🥺

@@katieg5865 The real question is, why did this brand think it was okay to skip out 33-37. Because she got the larger in the standard and a xl in the plus. I mean I'm from the UK, so may you guys measure things different out there. But I would assume there a people that fit the sizes inbetween those sizes

Citizens is also a contemporary brand and 32 is more of a 10/12 than a 14.

@@babycakez8070 Its literally to do with grading. It cost the company a ton of money to to offer a full range of sizes as each pattern that can only fit say 4 - 5 sizes properly. You have to make a whole new pattern every time you go up a size range or they don't fit nicely. You can't just grab a size 8 pattern and add on extra inches to get to plus size, the arms would be too long and the necklines too wide, and the whole outfit uuuugly. Same with petite sizing, they don't just chop off the legs and call it a day, everything has to be completely redesigned from scratch to get it to fit that market how they expect. Basically companies have to redesign from scratch every time the sizes go up 5 sizes and keep production lines separate, meaning more cost and tracking to manage it all. It sounds like they are trying to save a buck but its actually true that its easier and cheaper for companies to offer completely separate ranges for different sizes with gaps in the middle. They could fill in those gaps but the prices of clothes would skyrocket as the patterning and production costs can't be duplicated, they have to start again every group of sizes.

Great idea! :)

For me with jeans I wear through them so easily I don't think I could ever feel like its worth it to get them tailored, I would get a top tailored though (I have actually bought and self-tailored a few tops for myself)

i would love a video about a plus size tailoring experience!

It'd be really cool if Sierra could try tailoring her own clothes as well! My mom used to hem my pants all the time when I was little, and she claims that it isn't that difficult... but I don't have the same sewing experience as her and I'm not sure if it's just better to spend the money at a tailor's for a more professional experience, or if you can get a good result if you tailor something yourself.

It's definitely worth it, I get a lot of my clothes tailored. I don't see the point in wearing ill-fitting clothing, and since I have wide hips and a small waist I don't have much of a choice, especially when it comes to pants. It's a great option for thrifting too. But I recommend it only for higher quality items or else it's a waste of money. Also, it depends on how much tailoring is needed -- standard alternations are usually fairly affordable, but anything more advanced than that might not be worth it, unless it's vintage couture or something.

Taylor Parry When garments are designed to be sold off the rack, the initial pattern is made in a middle size and then graded to cover different sizes. However, grading only works so far before it distorts the pattern and doesn’t work anymore. So if you want to make a style in say sizes 0-24w, you need at least 2 initial patterns, which in practice means that you are still manufacturing 2 different garments, one straight size and one plus. Anthropologie have some styles in both as does say modcloth and some “size inclusive” retailers, but if you look carefully at the details and proportions you’ll notice they are different designs with a very similar concept. Often one of them (usually the plus version lets be real) isn’t as attractive as the other, because the design wasn’t conceived for those proportions. I want many designs that I see in straight size too, but it actually does make sense to just design really great clothes for plus size separately from straight size.

The shape and curves of a plus-sized body differ from a so-called standard-sized body. Just making the same pattern larger is rarely successful. Women tend to put on weight in different places: boobs, butt, tummy, legs, arms... and it varies. As someone who sews, I learned early on in trying to adjust a pattern that wasn’t large enough that simply adding 2” or whatever to the pattern width didn’t work. But, that is what a lot of companies do when they try to offer the same product in sizes 0-24. The end result is it fits great on a size 10 but needs tailoring to have the same success on a 22. Even when I was a “standard size”, like Sierra I struggled with anything button front because of the boobs and button placement. Bottom line, as Tim Gunn has said, the fashion industry designs and styles for a size 2, while the average American woman is a 16-18 who wears a 38D or 38DD bra, and most designers don’t want to see their designs on a curvy, “average” figure.

I totally agree! It has such a condescending tone sometimes.

It’s so they can charge more :/

Plus size originally was called women’s and it was for women with shape to them. Then it changed to plus sizes for overweight people because there was a need for that and it is more expensive to make. It’s not just standard sizes with hip and boob room. It’s room everywhere. As we have gotten heavier as a population things had to changed. It used to be juniors, ladies, and womens. Which is still how it is labeled in some stores but instead of women’s having a 0-24 it has 14-24 in most stores because it’s the new plus size

Niki Rose right?! I’m barely 5 foot so when I hear women 5’4 + say they’re short I’m like......no.

Liz Girard period. i’m 5’0’’ 😂

Mayah Lourdes I’m 5’0 as well 😂😂

I'm 5'9", so I consider most girls short. Height is all relative.

Alisa relative to the average, she is not short.

The only issue is sometimes, those cheaper options are Fast Fashion and very poorly made...

zenofwater linen usually comes out of the package a bit wrinkly, so I bet with a good steaming or a gentle toss in the dryer it should be fine (still doesn’t excuse the pocket, though)... also the fast fashion thing the person above me said.

I would recommend getting anthro second hand on poshmark!

What I didn't like is that for that price I would expect pattern matching, and they didn't even attempt to do so. It wouldn't even have been a tough pattern to do it on! Also didn't like how the colour stripes were vertical on the ruched top but horizontal on the bottoms. Loved the colours though!

It's actually really good quality, I've felt it in person. And linen is a great spring and summer fabric so I would consider it high quality

srslyrach I mean, you're not wrong 🤧

👏👏👏👏

Yess! it's such a nice counter-influence compared to all the ''home workouts!! finally get in shape during quarantine!!' posts that have flooded social media over the past few weeks (obviously working out is good for you and Sierra still advocates a healthy, active lifestyle, but the focus on appearance and losing weight can be toxic)

@@Everdinaaa how can losing weight be toxic? Its for the purpose of becoming healthier?

Diane S plus is not an option to size down since it was a plus size exclusive and they start at 16W , but totally agree with you the skirt looked great on her

YES. Same clothes I swear

It’s not even boujee it’s just overpriced

Hot take

True

If you just want basics, maybe. But they have items that are so much more fashionable than Old Navy.

Fluffy popcorn 16 is equal to 33, and 14 is equal to 32.

Angie Mojica Not true!

Brianna Dillon I’m talking about bottom sizes and dress sizes. Not actual waist measurements. I worked in retail for five years.

@@angiemojica5199 I just looked up a conversion chart online- please do correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure 32" is closer to a 10 or 12

liza belle Again, that’s waist measurements. If we’re talking about sizes, 30 would be a 10 and 31 would be a 12.

Yep. She had the back hiked up about an inch and a half higher than the front. I honestly wish she could just admit she's plus sized and move on.

Corisu yep

If she feels like it would be more comfortable for her at a different size than why does it matter. Mind your business you’re not the one wearing the skirt

Guys she knows she plus size.. if she says it doesn’t fit u can’t tell her she’s wrong

Hannah Devorah she thinks she’s midsized just like Carrie dayton

I thought the same but I guess that's the style? Lol. Epically the first green shirt.

@@shannon7276 Yes, the first outfit looks exactly like something I'd wear (especially the jeans) and let me tell you: I do not own a single piece of expensive clothing 😂

i love anthro and from shopping here often, sierra picked more of the simple and basic items. there are definitely more items that do not look like "thrift" store items, especially some of the dresses!

They're cute and fit Sierra's style, but yeah, I could never justify the price point. I shop at torrid a lot and even think their non-sale prices are over the top. My mom sees, so I see how much good quality fabric costs when you're not getting a wholesale price on it. I just don't see a justification for the price point. And the jumpsuit having a defect? Yeah, I'm sorry, I may be able to excuse something I grabbed at Walmart or Target for having a defect. But if you're charging $158 for a sleeveless jumpsuit ya better be quality checking every piece that goes out the door

Yeah no disrespect to Sierra.. love her. But that first outfit was not my favorite at all. I actually did not enjoy the fit of those jeans at all.

Julissa DC yes

Skylar said on the podcast yesterday that she likes to tailor as a hobby... “my best friend tailors my clothes” ?? :)

same hahahah but if she likes it its all that matters

PS: OMG! THE JEANS ARE ON SUPER SALE!!!! (yes, your rave review sent me over the edge haha)

Soo true! If she sized up it wouldn't bunch like that.

I would have to disagree. I dont see these bunches your referring to. However, i would say as this skirt probably shouldn't be loose around the waist so she would need to size down. A couple of wash she would need a belt and at these prices who paying for that. I personally wouldn't want to wear a skirt that fits loose on my behind. And for your concern about her struggling to get in and out of the skirt. Their this thing called a zipper and button. When you undo them, the item becomes looser making it easier for you to get in and out.

@@babycakez8070 Sierra helpfuly explains and shows where it is bunching up "Where the fabric is bunching up here". The skirt is looser on that area because it is meant to be pulled down to be flat but there's not room to do so. Sizing down would make the problem worse, when she pulled it to the side she has enough room that the skirt isn't pushing into her or making an indent but sizing down will absolutely give her a muffin top. I don't see what comment you're replying to about zippers but she has a friend who deletes comments deemed critical so maybe it is deleted now.

@@babycakez8070 lol I wasn't talking about how she would take it off, but ya thank you for explaining how zippers work.

Yes! Same thought. What happens after the first time you wash that dress? Let us know, Sierra, if it's then to small.

I agree but maybe for the sake of the video, or possibly the price goes up if she sizes up to the smallest of the plus size. Just a thought

Maybe it wasn’t available in a larger size. It was an XL

That's what I was thinking. Size up.

rlavelleSLP I feel like if she sized up then it would’ve been a lot looser on her waist and not wouldn’t have tailored in as nicely, because it fit great everywhere else

It hurts most people budget I wouldn't even spend 120 on a nice dress

Alicia Garza I felt the same way! I just started watching her chanel again but I think she's still clinging onto 'mid size' when she's probably more plus size. Feels very confusing for a channel that's supposedly all about body positivity.

You guys aren't in her body so you don't know what size she is from looking at her that's ignorant af

Her proportions seem to be pretty close to the way that clothes are cut, so I can see her wearing a smaller size. Loads of us can sympathize with wearing garments in larger (maybe even much larger) sizes to accommodate bellies, boobs, and/or butts that are bigger than what the sample size has.

Lotte_AvoidingMyShadow 😆 I got my bachelor’s in Anthropology (but not an anthropologist) and speak French, it amuses me when I shop there 😊

hi i have a question because i’ve been told that anthropology would be a good field for me to go into or whatever. anyway, what do you do on a day to day basis? and what do you like about anthropology? and just any other stuff you think would be good for a person considering becoming an anthropologist to know? sorry if i’m bothering you i just don’t know any anthropologists

You misunderstand. The size is 32, not the actual measurement. The site says that this pant in a 32 is equivalent to a 14. It's also their largest size in standard. She CLEARLY stated she tried the largest in standard and the smallest in plus. It was the entire point of the video to show women built like her, you know in the middle sizes, that we can many times enjoy shopping in both areas!

@@jewlzt7331 When jeans are sized by numbers that range from around 24 to 40+ or so, they are sized by waist measurement. While Anthropologie may have a general size chart, they carry independent brands that each have their own size charts to look at ("standardized sizing" is a myth, brands are under no obligation to match their sizing and grading to any other brand, as such there is no such thing as a "true size 14" or any other "true" size). Besides, the general Anthropologie size chart does say a 12/14 has a 31.5 to 33 inch waist, making the size 32 perfectly fit that size range.

@@morganp2336 If you actually measure the waist size on a pair of "size XY" jeans, you'll find that they're often 1-3 inches larger than the numbered size (even in men's jeans - Target is a big offender). So someone who is usually fits size 32 jeans may actually measure 33-35 inches at their waist. You can buy four size 32 jeans from four different brands and get different fits, just as you would with size 12/14s. Vanity sizing just creates headaches all around, and numbered sizing hasn't escaped it.

@@morganp2336 The real question is, why did this brand/designers think it was okay to skip out 33-37. Cos that a big jump from 32" to 38". We should be demanding more consistent sizing across all brands. Instead of call out others for not fitting in clothes size they say they are. The problem is, brands move sizing around to accommodate for the people they think will shop their product or ideal audience. Then on top of that they're allowed their margins for error. These methods have resulted in pleasing some customers and upsetting other.

@@babycakez8070 Hi, I can answer this! It's the fact that the jeans are from two different brands. If a "straight size" brand only goes up to a 32" waist, that's on that brand. If another brand goes to a size 16 and up, that's that brand's choice. If they were from a single brand, it's highly unlikely the brand would skip so many sizes in the middle of its range. And I'm actually going to defend limited sizing, in some capacities. Making clothes in sizes much bigger or smaller than sample size is difficult, and costs a lot of money. To "grade" patterns (aka size them up and down) you can't just add an extra few inches to each dimension. You have to guess how the "average" body changes between each size, which is a lot of effort, and can have a lot of discrepencies between brands as there is no true average human, but pattern graders still have to try their best to make clothes fit a wide variety of sizes. I find a limited size range acceptable in independent brands, as they are working with much less money and much smaller profits. I am a size 12 to 14 in most brands, and am thus sized out of a lot of brands I adore! However, if a brand is large enough to be sold at Anthropologie, I'd expect they make enough money to have expansive size ranges, yet choose not to because they hate fat people. Also, while every brand is sized differently, it's pretty crazy to order something with a certain maximum waist indicated on a size chart under the assumption it runs larger. Even within "vanity sizing" (a myth as there is no standardized sizing between brands) size charts for a brand should pretty decently reflect the actual size of the clothes. That mean an abstract size like a 4 could mean anything, but the size chart will define it. A concrete size like a 32 should reflect a 32" inch waist, because it is literally sized by measurement. It could theoretically have any hip measurement or inseam, but if the waist isn't 32 or close to it, the brand is majorly at fault. Thank you for coming to my fashion student TED Talk lol

😂😂😂

I did to😂

Saaaaaame. I was gunna buy it til she said "dog shirt."

Same

Same 💀

Elizabeth Cassidy that happens to me too .. I try on denim shorts in like a 12/ my size and then it would fit... few wears later I’m constantly pulling them up 😂

I wear Anthro brands Jeans. The different brands have never stretched out. It’s worth the extra cost.

Cassidy Thibault I’ve noticed I have better luck with the American eagle curvy line! If I buy old navy, I size down because I know it may be a tiny snug in the dressing room but it’ll fit perfectly after a couple wears! Those are basically the only brand of jeans I buy lol

They will! I worked at Anthro for 2 years and we were told that if people were between sizes, especially in pilcro, they should size down because they’ll end up stretching about a half size as you wear them. I personally never bought a pair of their jeans because I don’t like stretch denim but I have a skirt of theirs that I love!

Yeah even if she said they fit perfectly they looked a little big to me and in time they will only stretch more!

I would size down personally if I was her. Esspecially with that stretchy/spandex material it loosens up with wear which I why I always buy my stretchy jeans super tight cause then they stretch out to perfection 👌🏽

The prices are super jarring, but I can attest to the fact that Anthropologie pieces are the highest quality clothing pieces I own. BUT I only buy maybe 1 or 2 pieces a year, because of the price lol

That’s what Boxing Day is for! 😂

5’5 is tall! Being Hispanic I feel tall because I’m 5’2 and all the other Hispanic girls at my job are like 4’11.

Eliana S I’m 5’4 and I consider myself average and I’d consider her average too, I think anything under 5’3 may be considered short. But it’s annoying cause Ik girls like her that say they are short like that because they think being short is a personality trait

Yes it is, in western countries, sorry to inform. We all feel like Amazons in Asia.

I wouldn't even say 5'2 is particularly short.

Anything more than 5’1 isn’t considered short for me😂 (I’m 4’9)

Guess I’m really late then lol

Oh snap. Sorry I'm late guys, got caught up "in traffic".

Cassidy Gamergurl I’m like a year late then :)

Right next to “You don’t need to change your body, just change your pants.”

True story.

Oh wow, that must be rough, but I’m 5”2 and I’m a size 4 so this is never an issue for me

I am also that height and also said the same thing hahaha 5 5' is talllll

Yes! I’m 4’11”. Sometimes crop length makes a nice regular length for me, but pretty much for all jeans and overalls I cut them to my length and let the ends fray. I love that look anyway. I guess if fraying goes outta style I’ll be screwed 🙂

I'm 5' and some times petite length pants/jeans can be to long.

Same! I'm 4'11 and a size 16 so it's a CONSTANT battle hahaha

😂😂😂

zenofwater Do you know that to actually be true of Anthropologie (them to be fast fashion)?

Sarah I resell on poshmark, free people and anthro are my favorites. Of course there are hits and misses like any other brand but for the most part the quality is outstanding! She chose more of the basic stuff they sell. They have so many unique beautiful pieces

@@Sarah-lj1fy their parent company is urban outfitters so Its definetly fast fashion. Check the 'good on you' app to see (spoiler: basically all high street is fast fashion, even if they claim not to be)

Thank you sierra ❤🥰😭

PS agree :)

Yeah. I was wondering if she keeps saying she can shop in regular and plus size based on truly having her measurements fall in between them or if she just goes based on what size she thinks she is.

I was just about to comment a pronunciation guide, glad you beat me to it!

Came to say that! 😊 My son’s middle name is Rhys!

I was looking for this comment before I made the same one. My daughter is called Riece, but if she'd been a boy it would have been Rhys.

Oh yeah. I cringed a little because my husband's name is Rhys

Rebecca Newton i love the name Rhys

YES this bothers me too.

It might just be that that is the farthest back her camera can sit in her room.

@@ZombieGoddessxi I really doubt that. I like to film in a room smaller than her bathroom, and I fit just fine.

Julie Fortin plus don’t you see how much space is shown above her head, I’m sure if she lowers her camera a little you could see the whole thing

@@ZombieGoddessxi It could be, but I really feel like she could make it work...It was like that in her old place too and there was a lot of room in that space.

I am a 4’12 woman myself i have the same issues with length but always being too long and then fitting off in every other place.

Yeah when she mentioned the jumpsuit, I was like hmmm those'll be capris or cut off at some weird point on my leg for me then 😂

As a fellow 5'11, I feel this lol

My 5'11" self feels this.

haley c Yesssss! I need this in my life.

Hannah Haley a lot of higher end jeans do their sizing by waist, like men’s jeans.

I thought the same thing, I wear a 32 and I’m a size 10.

32 is a US 14 and usually the largest size in most standard lines. Edited to add- citizens jeans runs small imo and if she wanted to really compare she probably should have went with a standard size jean in the same brand as the plus vs trying a different brand that is also sold there.

i'm a size 10 and almost every size chart I have ever seen on websites put a size 10 as a 30. 32s are big on me and usually equate to a 14 or 16; just goes to show that sizes are not universal per body type and proportions. Also, she said that she falls right in between the two (plus and standard) and plus usually starts at 14/16 so the 16 was probably the smallest she could get in the plus size, and she wanted to compare the two departments.

I'm a 32 across the board in jeans and a 12/14

Gracie Spooner mine switch every other week 😂

Same 😂

Natalie Pinka me toooo haha

I don’t like it 😖

AdiBeee me neither ☹️