https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:40:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1995098 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:28:28 +0000 Anonymous 1995098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the fair isle sweater in navy. It has the same fabric composition as yours, Fashiontern. Namely: </p> <p>45% polyamide 35% wool 15% cotton 5% alpaca</p> <p>After about 10 wears, it is looking shabby.:-( (see photos 1 and 2).</p> <p>However, the 100% wool turtleneck sweater I got is wearing extremely well. Beautiful and well worth full price. (Photos 3, 4).</p> <p>So maybe I should stick to knitwear with a lower polyamide percentage? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1995074 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:09:15 +0000 karen13 1995074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a fun pattern (reminds me a little of Charlie Brown). Sorry it didn’t work but nothing ventured, nothing gained. Onward to a truly fab version! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1995025 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:46:40 +0000 Bijou 1995025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear that this did not work for you. I know how disappointing it is to get something that you have been waiting for and for it not to look how you want it to. Well done on sending it back and not talking yourself into keeping it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994996 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:03:39 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1994996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sterling, I sort of got Boden goggles, after all the praise for that label on here. That cut is not something I look at otherwise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994784 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:29:32 +0000 Anonymous 1994784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That was the key, <b>Fashintern</b>. &nbsp;We choose very different silhouettes. &nbsp;I think what you learned is that you do not like that particular silhouette. &nbsp;Don't give up just yet. &nbsp;Try another when it is appropriate for you. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994780 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:26:39 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1994780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Sterling, your post with the sweaters makes me smile. Yours are all clearly a very different cut than the one I ordered. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Gretchen, maybe it is just style variation. I was theorizing based on the negative comments a couple people said they'd seen, and on the fabric in this sweater. I knew when I ordered it that it had some acrylic in it, but assumed that it would be little enough not to feel "plastic", but it did.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Kathie, thanks for looking that up. Those prices are a little less, but not much!<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994769 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:07:56 +0000 Anonymous 1994769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. &nbsp;I do wish I owned Angie's Hot Pink Cashmere Sweater. &nbsp;The pink is gorgeous. &nbsp;The weight of the knit was too much for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994768 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 22:05:52 +0000 Anonymous 1994768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had incredibly good luck with Boden knitwear. &nbsp;It fits me and is comfortable. &nbsp;I own these four pieces. &nbsp;</p> <p>Yes. &nbsp;I did duplicate. &nbsp;</p> <p>Yes. &nbsp;I do favor one of the duplicates over the other. &nbsp;</p> <p>Yes. &nbsp;I am trying to avoid duplication in my wardrobe. &nbsp;</p> <p>No. &nbsp;I'm not sorry. &nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you for reading my post. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994747 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 21:41:28 +0000 Gretchen 1994747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Boden goes through phases in its styles. Right now, what they are offering works really well for me. But I’ve seen seasons where they go more boxy, or straight cut on their sweaters. That’s a no go for me, but I’m sure fits well for others. </p> <p>In general, I don’t believe they have an A or B line. I think it’s more a case of what cuts or styles they offer. Sounds like this one wasn’t a winner for you. Bummer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994719 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:29:06 +0000 Kathie 1994719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On bodenusa, the Theodora is USD $130, marked down to $52. There’s nothing that indicates it’s a “B” line or “made for factory stores.” It’s not the only winter item that’s marked down 60%, so my assumption was that these were items that didn’t sell well. Sorry I can’t be of more help in determining if Boden has a “B” line.</p> <p>I definitely go in spurts with Boden:). Some months I’ll buy 5-6 items, and others, I get tired of the buy/return cycle, and ignore the site. Totally understand why you might not bother. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994708 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:15:33 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1994708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It really is starting to sound like they have A and B games, similar to J Crew &amp; J Crew Factory. Wonder if there's something that should've tipped me off? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994696 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:52:55 +0000 Cardiff girl 1994696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had mixed success with Boden jumpers too.l think that like all retailers they get their offer made around the world so quality can vary but they do tend to be more consistent than most these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994662 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:09:31 +0000 Angie 1994662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some of the Boden knitwear purchases from clients that have been stellar too:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994660 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:07:31 +0000 Angie 1994660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>FashIntern</b>, I don't. I can only go on my own Boden knitwear experiences, and those of my clients. I'm buying most of my knitwear from Boden, COS, Karen Millen and Reiss at the moment because the quality has not let me down. </p> <p>Below are my 2018 Boden knitwear purchases, which have been AMAZING. Worn and laundered over and over again, and look new.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994644 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 18:45:00 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1994644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I think the €120 original price works out to a lot more US$ than they charged for it in the USA, but the 60% is consistent. The €48 I paid for it works out to $54.57. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks Joy. I have sweaters to stay warm &amp; look fine, but a cute one would be nice.</div><div><br /></div><div>LaPed, yes! Thanks for noticing that. Germany practically never has sales like in the US, but at least they have them more frequently than SSV now.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Suntiger, hm, that's surprising. Clearly, I should've looked up some reviews on this one. I don't think the site I ordered it from does them. But I like the site, because they actually pay attention to the codes you give re why you're returning things and suggest sizes based on that. Their "you might like" suggestions are also more on the mark than many I've seen.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Angie, indeed! It certainly isn't the only sweater in the world. Do you know if Boden has a 2nd line (not New Orleans style)?</div><div><br /></div><div>Kathie, maybe one day I'll have that kind of commitment. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994638 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 18:01:47 +0000 Kathie 1994638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad- on the US website, this sweater is 60% off, and does not have great reviews. I think even generally good retailers can sometimes have a miss. FWIW, while I love Boden quality, relative to the price point, their fits aren’t quite right for me, so I tend to order a lot to get 1-2 items that do fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994607 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:59:38 +0000 Angie 1994607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rotten luck. What a shame. NEXT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994572 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:14:44 +0000 LaPed 1994572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bummer, those would be great colours for you! Does Boden not do as many promotional discounts in Germany? Ordering from the US, you can usually snag 10-30% off retail price. FWIW, I've not had any luck with Boden knitwear either. The fit tends to be off, running a bit too long and loose for my tastes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994571 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:13:02 +0000 Anonymous 1994571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ive actually seen quite a lot of Boden on Nordstroms that didnt get great reviews, which surprised me. So, you may be right about the lower line, or it could be just a difficult fabric to work with/inexperienced seamstress/factory malfunction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994568 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:06:06 +0000 Anonymous 1994568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad the quality is not better. Cute sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bye-bye-boden#post-1994563 Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:00:06 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1994563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did not even try to make an outfit or take a picture. I was pleased to get a Boden sweater (yes, I think it's "real") at a price I can afford, but trying it on made it clear the price didn't matter. The fabric isn't super and--the real killer--it is shapeless and lumpy. Still waiting on one more mailing to do an outfit lab, but this is going back already. I know some brands do secondary lines with lower standards than their usual, but had not thought Boden was among them. </p>