https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:59:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1927263 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 12:43:02 +0000 Kathie 1927263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>3style</b>- you might be reading my mind. I got the Boden Richmond pencil skirt this spring, and wore it with a long sleeved white shirt in spring, but am looking for a short-sleeve blouse or shirt to pair it with for summer. I love the bolder more graphic print.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1927170 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 22:12:43 +0000 3style 1927170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m imagining that the Sophia dress in the riviera blue would suit you. You look great in solid colored dresses. For prints maybe a midi skirt with a simple top would be good? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1927105 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 14:43:59 +0000 Kathie 1927105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida and Isabel- you are both so right. It is a very pretty dress, and I love shirt dresses. But, I think I’m going to wait for a print that sings to me. </p> <p>3style- thanks so much for your thoughts on styling! I love wearing my hair up, and I should do it more often. And statement earrings are a big “yes” for me, when they’re not hidden by my hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1927026 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 04:02:35 +0000 3style 1927026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m thinking that since you’re thinking casual use for sleeveless, you might try the sleeveless or cap sleeve dresses with your hair up. And maybe big earrings, if you like that sort of thing. I like the elbow length sleeves on the shirt dresses with your hair down, but I feel like the short sleeves could use a more whimsical hair and jewelry styling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926997 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 01:38:10 +0000 Angie 1926997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kathie</b>, the green and blue versions are LOVELY. Thumbs up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926996 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 01:35:28 +0000 Anonymous 1926996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do like the pale yellow on you but with that dress it's all about the style and the fit, if you would wear it more in a different color or print I'm sure you'd be no less lovely.</p> <p>It's just so pretty on you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926953 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 22:33:08 +0000 Aida 1926953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! Lovely little collection and thanks for the reviews, too. #4 is super. I also quite like #1 but you're the one who has to love it and wear it so if you don't think you'll do either then back it goes Good idea to keep an eye out for a version of that dress in a print that sings to you because it really looks fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926918 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:20:39 +0000 Kathie 1926918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz- </b>thanks for your discerning eye. I'm going to think about the<b> </b>Sophia a bit. It does appear to be a style that Boden repeats, so next year might be the time to try a 4L or 6L, and in a print that's more "me." The long is 2-3" longer, so that would make it more mid-knee in length. And the 4 might work, depending on the shoulders. The shoulders is actually where a lot of Boden is tight on me, even if everywhere else fits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926887 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:16:03 +0000 Suz 1926887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the photos, Sophia looks fine as is, but you'll be a better judge of that. You could also try sizing down. With fit and flare dresses for Boden, that is what I did, since my bust and rib cage are narrower than my thighs/ hips. I do have wider square shoulders so I am not sure that would work on the sleeved style like this, but it works well for the sleeveless dresses.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the style on you a lot but might like to see it a bit longer. I wonder, does it come in long? Either the green or the blue could look great on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926881 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 16:44:55 +0000 Kathie 1926881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks so much for all the dress love!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>pil, jussi</b>, and <b>rachylou</b>- I cut the tags, and am wearing the red tie waist dress today. With the yellow slingbacks, so it's a lot of color, and different from my norm, but so much fun!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>shevia</b>- I probably am being too critical! Thanks for the vote of confidence. Looking back at the pictures, they do look much better than when I'm looking at myself in the mirror.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>kellygirl</b>- I'm 5'6", so not that tall. I usually buy regular length, but every now and then try a petite in tops, because my arms are slightly short.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>CocoLion</b>- too funny, I took the picture that way to try to show the extra fabric under the arms/bust. But, perhaps this is a sign that it's fine, because the issue is less visible when my arms are down.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>kkards</b>- it is a great color. And then, I reminded myself that while I like the idea of wearing pink, on more than one occasion I've bought something pink, and ended up giving it away. But, I am going to stalk the Notch Neck dress in blue. I do need more dresses that are very casual.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Suz</b>- you've convinced me to stalk the blue notch neck. It was my favorite fabric, by far. Good luck with your Phoebe! It is the perfect throw-on-and-go dress. I'm tempted to get one of the ones that's on super discount, since I've been throwing mine on nearly every day when I get home from work. So comfortable, especially in warmer, humid weather.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Mirjana, Angie, Cardiff girl, Isabel, LePed, karen13</b>- thanks for all the love for the first one! I wasn't in love with the print, but what do you think of either of these, in the finds? If I liked the print better, I'd be more tempted to see if I could have the bust altered. Or, perhaps just wear it as is!<br /></div></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926849 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:29:47 +0000 karen13 1926849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The only one I’m not a huge fan of is 2. Adding to the love pile on 1, but you know what you will wear. Armholes look fine on 3, but if it feels wrong you won’t wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926848 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:27:51 +0000 LaPed 1926848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These all look amazing! Love the two shirt dresses on you, both red and yellow, and the bumblebee Phoebe (good to know about the stretching!).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926846 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:13:10 +0000 Anonymous 1926846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking at the pictures before reading the text I thought this was going to be an amazing How I Found Five Dresses story but I admire your high standards.</p> <p>My favorite is 1, it fits you beautifully and while I respect that you feel like it's not you, as an observer, all it says to me about you is that you look really good in a pretty dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926837 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 14:06:08 +0000 Cardiff girl 1926837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They ALL look good on you so it must have been hard to choose.l take your point about the yellow dress but that was my favourite from the photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926829 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:59:40 +0000 Angie 1926829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW. YOU LOOK AMAZING in ALL of them, <b>Kathie.</b>&nbsp;</p> <p>#1 and #4 are my KILLER faves - sorry to hear that #1 is going back. I LOVE it on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926798 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:13:46 +0000 Suz 1926798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, you are making me wish I'd ordered that shirt dress after all! It's gorgeous on you! So glad you are keeping. It's fabulous with the yellow. Killer delicious.&nbsp;</p> <p>Phoebe looks great on you, too! I think mine may also have relaxed in the wash -- I haven't tried it on since washing but notice it appears longer on the hanger. Interesting! I'll report back.&nbsp;</p> <p>I completely agree with your assessment of 1 and 2. ! is nice, but not nice enough, and 2 is just so so.&nbsp;</p> <p>The notch neck in the blue would be great. It's hard for me to tell about the bust here but I know exactly the fit issue you're talking about. I do think if I could find this dress in the blue, I'd try it and even alter, because it's such a great silhouette overall and lovely material.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926746 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 11:20:56 +0000 kkards 1926746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love the shirt dress...it was my fav, but honestly liked them all...i would have kept the linen dress for the colors alone, and i'll be honest, if its warm enought for me to wear sleeveless, i want a loose fit like this dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926714 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:07:10 +0000 Mirjana 1926714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dresses, I especially like #1 and #4 . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926706 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:22:03 +0000 CocoLion 1926706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They all look really good on you. &nbsp;I'm not a fan of the second dress, and I see that you are deciding against this dress as well. &nbsp;As for #3, the armholes don't look overly big to me, but I can't really judge the dress because of your pose. &nbsp;I think when most women pose with their hands on the hip or waist, it makes the dress look good because it emphasizes our curves and we look confident this way too. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926683 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 04:00:37 +0000 rachylou 1926683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look great. Trim and neat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926681 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 03:04:51 +0000 kellygirl 1926681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You look terrific in all of them! i actually love the yellow dress on you too. So pretty. I can’t puck a fave although I love the linen shirt dress. You must be fairly tall? Great haul—thanks for the review! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926674 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 02:53:54 +0000 Jaime 1926674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are very critical - I actually like them all on you, with the yellow shirtdress and the red being my favorite. 3 is my least favorite. I don't see the problem with #2 proportions wise fwiw. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926671 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 02:47:30 +0000 jussie 1926671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are all nice on you, however my favorites are 4 and 5. 4 is a real stunner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926663 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 02:19:44 +0000 pil 1926663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I love that shirt dress - especially with the yellow accents! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/five-more-boden-dresses#post-1926653 Fri, 08 Jun 2018 01:49:22 +0000 Kathie 1926653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I ordered these over the Memorial Day sale, and have finally been able to take some pictures. For those of you who are interested in sizing, the most common size in my closet is US6, but there's a range from US2 (some tops, because I'm small busted) to US8 (some bottoms.) Per Boden size charts, I'm between a US2 and US4 for bust and a US8 for waist and hips, so I use the actual garment measurements and reviews to decide on sizing. Given how Boden fits, with narrow cuts through the shoulders, I'm not necessarily a great candidate for their clothes, but I really like the fabrics for the price point.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sophia Shirt Dress</b>- US6/UK10- This fit perfectly in the shoulders and waist, but was a bit too puffy under the bust. Cute print, but it's not quite me, so it's going back. I tried it on with a belt from my closet because I wasn't in love with the grosgrain one that came with it. For me this one ended up being in the category of something that I liked the idea of, but not actually to wear it.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Marina Jersey Dress</b>- US8/UK12- I thought I'd try this because the reviews were good. Lovely, lightweight fabric, but the cut seemed to emphasize my wider shoulders and smaller bust, rather than balancing the two. So, it's also going back.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Linen Notch Neck Dress</b>- US6/US10- Completely agree with Suz that the fabric of this one is amazing. It's also a bit too large in the bust and armholes, but not as obvious, since the fabric drapes, and is less crisp than the Sophia. I might stalk this one in this one in the blue/navy colorway, because the fabric is so wonderful, though this colorway was just a tad too bright for me. Curious what others think- is the bust too gaping? Should I not give it a second change in a different color?<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tie Waist Shirt Dress</b>- US6/UK10- This is a top pick, and I love it! I'm almost ready to cut the tags. The straighter cut worked well for me, with my shoulders filling out the top. I'm wearing it with the Tabitha Shoulder bag, and the Fiona slingbacks from Re-Soul. (Thanks, annagybe, for mentioning re-soul!) Keeping both of those; I could not believe what a perfect match the yellows are.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Phoebe</b>- US8/UK12- bonus WIW from last week. This was an earlier purchase. It fit really well out of the bag, but the fabric relaxed significantly after the first time I washed it, and did my usual hang to dry. It was easily two inches longer, and loose in the shoulders and bust. I've since dried it partially, and then finally, dried it fully, on high, to get it back to the size it was when shipped. If I bought this again, I'd probably try a size smaller, since I don't like drying my clothes in the dryer. For all of you who are thinking of getting the bee print, do it!! Super fun! Happiness factor is the necklace I'm wearing- my older son's 2nd grade teacher made it, as a "Thank you" for being the room parent. The design is a dragonfly, the school symbol.<br /></div></p> <p> </p>