https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:49:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1247400 Sat, 10 May 2014 02:22:29 +0000 Kat 1247400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had mixed luck with Boden. &nbsp;I think their clothing is definitely better quality than bags and shoes. &nbsp;I've tried several times, but I never ended up keeping any Boden items -- not quality issues but odd and awkward fit. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1247176 Fri, 09 May 2014 21:31:51 +0000 magpie 1247176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Most of the Boden pieces I've bought (and there have been many over the years) are of very high quality. &nbsp;Some of the t-shirts are flimsy, but that's to be expected. &nbsp;I've mostly returned things because the cut/draping wasn't flattering on me&nbsp;or because they didn't quite look how I expected from the website photos.</p> <p>I've bought skirts, tops, dresses and coats -- the coats in particular&nbsp;are fantastic, fit like a dream and have held up (both physically and style-wise)&nbsp;for years. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1242874 Mon, 05 May 2014 23:04:01 +0000 Kristin L 1242874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't wait to hear how those work for you! All of the dresses look very pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1242859 Mon, 05 May 2014 22:52:36 +0000 Beth 1242859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love my Boden pieces. Not only are they well-made, they often include fun details. I have a plaid hacking jacket that has an adorable&nbsp;lining printed in a London theme (Parliament, beefeaters, red telephone boxes...) that is so cute I'd wear it inside out if I could. Even the buttonholes on the sleeves are finished with contrasting thread.:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1240223 Fri, 02 May 2014 21:02:32 +0000 lyn* 1240223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much ladies, I can't wait for my Boden to come in! I was raving to all the staff today about how&nbsp;<b>amazing that they have long lengths and sleeves</b> and I think they think I'm a little crazy.</p> <p>@<b>RedRose</b> - That's very valuable information to know; I will try to keep it under that amount, but I guess it's too late for this order *winky* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1240177 Fri, 02 May 2014 20:16:03 +0000 April 1240177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a black satin trench from Boden and the quality is stunning.</p> <p>Makes me happy every time I see the lining. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1240144 Fri, 02 May 2014 19:54:13 +0000 dustt 1240144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn let me know how it goes - my boden items always came from the UK and took WEEKS to arrive in the states.&nbsp; The quality is stellar on everything I have - You used to have to order up a size - because it was UK sizing - haven't checked the site - check the size chart carefully!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1240067 Fri, 02 May 2014 18:36:56 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1240067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn, I have dress #3 and love it. The quality is very good - fully lined wool, wonderfully made. It is very, very warm; in Denver, I wear it only on the coldest winter days and with no cardigan or blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1239827 Fri, 02 May 2014 14:35:59 +0000 redrose 1239827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HI Lyn,<br />I am in Canada too and I love Boden, their pieces fit&nbsp;very&nbsp;well and are of high quality. But they are expensive for my budget so&nbsp;I tend to only order when there are large discounts or the clearance sales.</p> <p>About the duty - I was nailed a few times when I had a larger order come in. <br />My experience with about a dozen orders over the last few years is that if the total order was under £60 I was not charged any duty or taxes. This is pretty hard to&nbsp;do with the clothing&nbsp;costs, even at clearance, plus the £12 shipping,&nbsp;usualy means&nbsp;maybe 1-2 discounted items per order. But it saved me money in the long run.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've gone by the sizing of the garment, not sure why it is missing for the preview - maybe not fully functioning yet, but I find this to works well as I am one of 2 sizes with Boden and I've only had to return 1 item so far.</p> <p>Best of luck!<br />Sue </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1239713 Fri, 02 May 2014 11:51:23 +0000 Carla 1239713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great choices, Lyn. I noted in a previous post that you were going to consider a slight change up for next year with an orientation towards the next step in your career. These dresses look like they might be the perfect blend of your current style with you're 'aspirational' style. Hope you don't have to go into debt to get them over from the UK! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1239693 Fri, 02 May 2014 11:13:50 +0000 viva 1239693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those choices seem very you, Lyn! I hope they work out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1239658 Fri, 02 May 2014 10:01:15 +0000 kkards 1239658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmmm, am i the only one who thinks its strange that it would be easier to order from an British company in the US than it would be in Canada.&nbsp;<br />Lyn, i like the dresses you've chosen, i hope they work out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1239653 Fri, 02 May 2014 09:55:31 +0000 Jjsloane 1239653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn I hope they work out for you, you've chosen beautiful items. I have had decent luck with dresses, but have sent some back for their fit on me, never for the quality. Waiting for the K/R post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1239418 Fri, 02 May 2014 02:35:52 +0000 lyn* 1239418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the info, unfortunately they only ship to Canada through their UK store and things are quite pricey once shipped. I'll have to think on it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1239387 Fri, 02 May 2014 01:52:47 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1239387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Their coats are very good quality. Some of the summer t-shirt weight all cotton knits you might not expect more than a season out of, but the blended fabrics are better. I've found that their all wool sweaters get pills fast. Not fond of the shoes, but like the handbags. In terms of rayon, I think anything that is a woven (like my midi skirt) will wrinkle easily but that's the nature of the fabric. Boden has a lot of products made with viscose, which seems to wear well and drape nicely whether woven or knit.</p> <p>I don't know about how you'd figure out the preview sizes, but their reviewers are very useful in choosing what might work for you.</p> <p>My daughter wore tons of their children's and then teen line till she was about 12. And it's all been handed down to cousins still in good condition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1239386 Fri, 02 May 2014 01:52:17 +0000 esperanza 1239386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Their kids' stuff IS great - I buy them on sale for my daughter and they hold up to frequent washing. My coworker is a big Boden fan and also a wash and wear type of gal. Her Boden stuff always looks fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1239374 Fri, 02 May 2014 01:36:04 +0000 Angie 1239374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't bought any of their dresses, Lyn. But the quality of the separates that I've been wearing over and over again this year&nbsp;- lots of laundry cycles too - is stellar. Truly, Boden puts designer stuff to shame with their quality and workmanship.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, I purchase Boden kids wear for friends precisely because it's very robust. So that should tell you something. xo</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boden-quality#post-1239369 Fri, 02 May 2014 01:32:36 +0000 lyn* 1239369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was hoping that someone would be able to chime in to share their experiences with quality at Boden?</p> <p>I love their designs and&nbsp;<i>omg, dresses with sleeves that are long enough for work</i> - totally qualities I'd spend a little bit more on, especially if I don't have to import from the UK.</p> <p>I noticed a lot of their dresses are made with&nbsp;<i>RAYON</i> and my experience with rayon is $10 t-shirts from high school that pilled when you so much as sneezed on them. Is there some type of high end rayon that wears beautifully that I don't know about? :)</p> <p>Also, in terms of&nbsp;<i>Boden Preview</i> items, how do I know the sizes of them? The regular store has&nbsp;<i>measurements of the garment</i> itself so I know how it will fit, but this seems to be absent for the new fall items? Do you know where I can find this info? </p> <p><b>ETA - The Angie Influence:</b> I bit and ordered a bunch of sale and clearance items from their fall line last year (because I don't like buying things that are regular price, ever... unless it's that dress in #1, because I want it!), and we'll see how they work out! Canucks have to order from the UK, so if I get nailed with a huge duty, I'll be out of the Boden game, but there's so many pretty things I love!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>For your preview pleasure... My four clearance selections (pictures 2 to 5); with details of #2/3 (pictures 6 to 8) and details of #5 (pictures 9 to 12)! Can't wait to post a K/R!</b></p>