https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:23:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up#post-2019574 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:14:55 +0000 Aquamarine 2019574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all. I suspect the navy would be the best one to try, as suggested. Honestly, people seem to wear everything these days no matter the venue or event, so I think it will come down to how *I* feel in the dress, assuming it fits.</p> <p>La Ped, I am aiming for smart casual as I think it will fall in the middle of what most people will probably wear to these kinds of occasions here, during the day.</p> <p>To be clear, I would not wear this dress to a wedding! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up#post-2019563 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:47:36 +0000 Anonymous 2019563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Phoebes are everyday summer dresses for me. I tend to dress a bit more formally than the norm here and I would probably choose something more structured for the events mentioned but the dress would be quite within what is acceptable. The prints are cheerful and capture the mood of showers and I have a theory that any plain navy dress can be made, with appropriate accesories, serviceable for nearly any occassion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up#post-2019562 Sun, 14 Apr 2019 00:26:24 +0000 delurked 2019562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this dress, and I also live in a warm climate. I would wear the dress to church, but not to baptisms, and don’t think it would be dressy enough for your listed events to suit my taste. Also, it’s a fairly thick dress, so super hot days I would probably not wear this because I would find it runs too hot for me. I do run hot in general. YMMV. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up#post-2019540 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 22:21:22 +0000 Anonymous 2019540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look quite casual to me, more of a casual weekend dress, but agreeing that it depends. Definitely not for a wedding, but maybe the others? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up#post-2019499 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 17:20:02 +0000 Suz 2019499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would find it too casual for those kinds of events in a print (or at least in the print I own) but would try it &nbsp;in a solid (navy) with dressier footwear and accessories. The dress would just be backdrop in that case. It would be really versatile because you could add different toppers (e.g. denim jacket or light pretty kimono) etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up#post-2019479 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:43:16 +0000 kellygirl 2019479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree that it depends on your environmental norms. It would totally work for my area for all of the occasions mentioned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up#post-2019475 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:33:56 +0000 kkards 2019475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>where i live this would totally work for any of the above mentioned&nbsp;occasions... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up#post-2019474 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:32:47 +0000 LaPed 2019474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it would be fine for the events you list, but of course it depends on environmental norms. Are you aiming for smart-casual attire, or do you need something a step up from that?</p> <p>It is cotton jersey, but the drape/heft of the fabric and the tailoring make it a bit more elevated than your standard t-shirt dress. I could see adding a metallic sandal and a drape-y blazer or moto jacket and feeling pretty spiffy.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd say the Phoebe is in casual or smart-casual territory, so if others are wearing more formal attire you might feel out of place. It is a great little dress though. I highly recommend it if there's a print you like! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up#post-2019472 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:26:41 +0000 anchie 2019472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have Phoebe in white with small print and find it casual, I don’t wear it to work. Not sure if solid color would help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-phoebe%e2%80%94can-it-be-dressed-up#post-2019468 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:18:13 +0000 Aquamarine 2019468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone...I know the Phoebe dress from Boden is popular here. Those of you who have it, do you think it can be dressy enough for spring/summer events like baptisms, wedding and baby showers, and (daytime) high school/college graduations? Assuming a subdued print or solid color, and appropriate shoes or sandals and jewelry, will it work for these types of events?</p> <p>Once it starts to get steamy here, I find anything non-cotton gets really uncomfortable quickly, especially outside or in non-airconditioned venues. </p>