https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:17:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review/page/2#post-1955819 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:32:31 +0000 Christina F. 1955819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Boden enabling is strong here, Suz. </p> <p>That said, here’s a possible deterrent - there is no lining whatsoever on the sleeves, and layering over it would ruin the effect indoors. (Obviously I’ll wear outwear over it outside. And maybe a shawl or blanket scarf at work?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review/page/2#post-1955815 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:01:09 +0000 Suz 1955815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you <b>had</b> to show that top, didn't you????&nbsp; Yikes! That is gorgeous!! Now I want one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1955800 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:29:34 +0000 Christina F. 1955800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie,</b> I just happened to be wearing black bottoms, but I love the combo of those colors. I was excited to see the black edging on the eyelets. I may wear this to the theater this week (seeing both parts of Harry Potter on two separate evenings) - I'll get a better picture then.. </p> <div><br /></div><div>I am sitting my my hands not to order the half dozen other Boden items I have my eye on! I ordered these two items as my top choices, and since they both work, that's it for now. I have to focus more on making sure I have enough shoes I can actually wear out in the street without pain. Fortunately, my cold weather wardrobe is in good shape, and I'm more trying to add pieces to up the sophistication and quality levels a bit, over time.<br /></div></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1955791 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:12:20 +0000 Angie 1955791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to sit on my hands <i>not</i> to order that pretty top.&nbsp;</p> <p>From what I can see <b>Christina</b>, LOVELY on you. Slam dunk with black bottoms.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1955783 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:49:18 +0000 Christina F. 1955783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It really is, jussie. The online pics really don't do it justice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1955753 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:41:42 +0000 jussie 1955753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh that eyelet top is beautiful. What a gorgeous piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1955624 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 22:59:14 +0000 Christina F. 1955624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This top took a long time to come in. The quality is STUNNING. The edging on the eyelets is black, which I didn’t expect but am in love with. This is the size 10. I think it just barely fits my hips (I’m very short waisted), but it doesn’t feel tight. My usual crappy pics are attached. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953994 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 13:35:54 +0000 Bijou 1953994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the perfect fit. This is lovely on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953983 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 13:09:16 +0000 Christina F. 1953983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it might layer under a jacket or coat okay if I tuck the ruffle under a bit. I will say that I probably wouldn’t try to layer any kind of cardigan over it. </p> <p>Thanks for the kind words! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953917 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:33:03 +0000 Jane 1953917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So good on you. &nbsp;</p> <p>I do understand your comments about Boden's prints being too cute / fussy prints.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953876 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 01:04:03 +0000 Anonymous 1953876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe a vest or wrap of some sort as a topper? Angie had a while back an article about laying over exuberant sleeves. I have bell sleeves i can layer over, but they're full-close to full length, so i can hold them when i put coat over! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953871 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 00:45:14 +0000 Suz 1953871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks terrific on you!&nbsp; You do so well at Boden.&nbsp; I was tempted by it but don't think it would get enough wear due to the sleeves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953825 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:11:37 +0000 Anonymous 1953825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love it on you!!! &nbsp;I am especially drawn to the pattern first and then the colors. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953817 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 20:41:46 +0000 cindysmith 1953817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953788 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:13:55 +0000 Cardiff girl 1953788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This looks really pretty on you,l like the pattern a lot,as you say it’s not too cutesy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953754 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:38:20 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1953754@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have it in the mustard yellow. Good point about the sleeves, Angie. I haven't worn it yet because it's a little heavy in the heat. Now I realize I will have to get my wears in early in the season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953748 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:21:24 +0000 Christina F. 1953748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Thank you everyone! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Karen</b> - I am doing pretty well! My mobility is mostly back to what it was (very important in NYC). My hip and SI joint are much less tight. I still have some pain in the original area where the problem started (kind of my upper glute, on one side), but it's minimal and the PT believes it will fade as I get stronger. My insurance cut off my PT visits! (Jerks!) But I am at the point where my recovery is mostly due to the exercises I do on my own at home, anyway. I'm very diligent. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Smittie, </b>Angie is correct that the sleeves would be hard to layer over. The fabric is a medium thickness, so I'm thinking of this as a shoulder season dress - given that my office is cool, I can probably wear it once temps drop out of the high summer we're still having, but still warm enough to go without a coat. I will have to see if I can get the sleeves under any of my coats or jackets. Too many dresses, even for cooler weather, have no sleeves, and Boden is always my go-to if I do want something with a sleeve.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Angie</b>, yes, evolved. I guess that's what I was getting at when discussing the colors. Thanks!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953730 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:39:48 +0000 Angie 1953730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Smittie</b>, remember that the sleeves are hard to layer over.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953720 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:28:25 +0000 Anonymous 1953720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this dress. Love the colours, the print and the fact that it’s not too flared. It looks great on you.<br /> How thick is the fabric?<br /> I am wondering if I can make this work for fall or whether this is more of a summer dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953704 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:46:06 +0000 Angie 1953704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER</p> <p>A very Christina, yet evolved Christina look.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953698 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:38:25 +0000 Sara L. 1953698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great on you.&nbsp; I know what you mean about the Boden prints.&nbsp; There are many that I enjoy looking at but don't want to actually wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953695 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:29:05 +0000 Katerina 1953695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a lovely dress! YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953660 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:25:09 +0000 RobinF 1953660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953629 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:19:43 +0000 Jessikams 1953629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks fab! Better on you than the model. Skirt length and sleeve length are perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953565 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 03:15:00 +0000 karen13 1953565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely! It looks great on you. I know what you mean about prints being too cutesy! But this one s fab.</p> <p>How are you feeling? I just did a 4 day Disney/Universal Studio trip complete with way too many jarring bumpy virtual reality rides andtwo 9 hour car drives. But weathered well with my SI belt. I’m hoping you are much better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953561 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 02:47:09 +0000 Anonymous 1953561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great. A very cute dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953559 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 02:40:26 +0000 kellygirl 1953559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Squeee! Love it. I really love Boden’s dresses. This is fantastic on you. Thanks for your review! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953556 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 02:31:27 +0000 Murph11 1953556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the stylized flower, which keeps the dress outside of cutsey. Really lovely this on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953534 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:23:01 +0000 Ginger 1953534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is just great on you! I'm glad you're keeping it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/another-spotty-parcel-boden-alexis-dress-review#post-1953532 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:19:11 +0000 Gretchen 1953532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute! I bought the same dress in burgundy - we're almost twins! </p>