Anthropologie

Anthropologie was founded in 1992 and became an instant sensation. The clothing is marked by European flair and sunny touches--a freer look that makes frequent use of floral prints and sheer fabrics. Coupled with an almost bookish charm, Anthropologie has found rabid fans across several demographics, but the largest by far is professional women with some money to burn.The stores themselves are widely hailed as true extensions of the brand, marrying high ceilings, bohemian touches and deep iron metalwork with soundtracks plucked straight from expressionist French films. Customers love the generous seating areas and loft-style layout, an effect that keeps the focus not just on the clothes but on the entire experience. The Anthropologie woman, such as she is, generally comes for picnic wear and night-out flair without a lot of fuss.With such a deep back-catalog of apparel to choose from, many customers favor older and rarer pieces that may not be sold in retail outlets anymore. For them, and for you, there is the Web, which today acts as a repository for countless clothing brands around the world. A little digging should help you find fits and patterns you may not see in the stores anymore.It is easier than it sounds. A little homework can turn up style numbers and tracking information that helps you locate hard-to-find Anthropologie touches. From there it's a simple matter of finding the price you want and getting your hands on that next favorite article of clothing.