https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:50:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928276 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:57:21 +0000 Christina F. 1928276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought this before my retreat and sort of put off the decision about it, even though I really loved it in the dressing room aside from the strap issue. I bought this before my retreat and sort of put off the decision about it, even though I really loved it in the dressing room aside from the fit issue. It’s not cheap. But it’s a more appealing prospect to tailor it now that I’m returning three items (including a top that didn’t fit) to Boden. This color scheme goes with my new hair, and I don’t have much else like in these colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928274 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:45:27 +0000 Angie 1928274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. Take it to the tailor. The staps need a little shortening. I'm with hubs.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928267 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:24:55 +0000 Christina F. 1928267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey all, I have this dress in hand and was going to return due to it being a little off in the bodice. Now that I’m<br /> returning a bunch of other stuff, I’m wondering if I can alter this since my husband liked it. The straps are too long, but I’m not sure if that’s he main or only problem. It’s a similar shape to the Nicole dress but doesn’t cling in the middle. I can also be convinced to just return it, though I do love this print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928238 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:05:08 +0000 Christina F. 1928238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Yes, I do have shopping fatigue! I thought I was better sorted for summer than I was... but some stuff shrunk in a laundry incident, and also I'm pickier and didn't like some things I was fine with last year (or my shape changed subtly, though my weight didn't). I also realized I needed a dressy capsule for the events I attend.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'll never fully resist the crazy patterns, no worries!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928235 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:01:41 +0000 Angie 1928235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Christina</b>, don't fight it. Feel it. Crazy patterns are signature. Milk it. And I hear you on the shopping fatigue. Stop, and enjoy your incredible Lizzie.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928232 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 13:54:02 +0000 Christina F. 1928232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Angie, thank you for the suggestions! What I really want right now is a plain navy summer dress, which for some reason has been a HEWI for me. I can find ALL the dresses, and ALL the other items in navy, but I guess when looking for a dress I usually fall for a print instead, like the crazy floral on the Jade dress. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I've looked at the Leila and Kassidy before, and those would be in my next order... except that I have spotty parcel fatigue and am expecting a bunch of refunds. (I have also tried some non-dress items that simply didn't fit, though I did successfully duplicate their wonderful Breton top as well.) The process of waiting for the order and then returning it and waiting for the refund has gotten tiring. Now that I've determined this is a HEWI, I may not be able to rest until try all the options, though.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As for Nicole, she does not come in the next size up petite - that's the 12P that they don't make at all. So much for Nicole!</div><div><br /></div><div>Now I know what to look for more clearly, so in the future, I hope for less of the buy-return-refund cycle.<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928222 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 13:40:57 +0000 Angie 1928222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And on that note - how about these too:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928221 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 13:39:05 +0000 Angie 1928221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Christina</b>, that Lizzie is SOOOO gorgeous on you. A little alteration, and it's your best dress. You WOW me in it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Both knit dresses are a dash snug. Don't worry. You've got the BEST woven dress. I was going to suggest you pass on the Phoebe. Nicole has potential. You could size up in a petite.&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW, these are the Boden silhouettes I'd have chosen for you:&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928204 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 13:08:34 +0000 Christina F. 1928204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, kellygirl and Suz. I think a fit and flare jersey dress might have worked too, but I’m actually tired of getting “spotty parcels” now and will search for my navy dress elsewhere. (I also got some culottes I’m desperate for that were too big in my size, and now other sizes are gone.)</p> <p>I have had this problem with Boden in the past. It’s only been since I’ve posted on here regularly that I could articulate the woven vs. jersey difference. I do have black jersey dress by Boden, but it’s constructed with enough ease under the waist so as not to cling in an unflattering way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928201 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 12:59:30 +0000 Suz 1928201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for showing these, <b>Christina</b>. I agree that the Boden wovens are beautiful on you and these jerseys don't do you justice. The fit and flare style in a non-jersey fabric seems really good for you. But as <b>Sally </b>said, sometimes winter weight jerseys work better than summer.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, the first dress is amazing on you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928109 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 04:11:26 +0000 kellygirl 1928109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing! It’s so helpful to see these on real people. Neither of those knit dresses do you justice. The wovens on the other hand, are fantastic! Your new dress is gorgeous with the metallic sandals! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928108 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 03:46:04 +0000 bj1111 1928108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those look so comfy yet stylish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928071 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:45:19 +0000 Christina F. 1928071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bj1111, thank you. These are the sandals! I had to go down half a size.</p> <p>Sal, you are absolutely right. I won’t have time to send them back till the weekend, and I’ll check the blue again but I’m pretty’s sure I don’t want it. I wish I could burn the orange! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928069 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:15:16 +0000 bj1111 1928069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great Lizzie dress and the gold sandals with ankle ties worn at the retreat are the bomb. Do you have a find? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928056 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:09:54 +0000 Sal 1928056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Nicole is not a great fit so onwards and upwards!!</p> <p>The Phoebe looks better - but you have shown us some really fab dresses lately and I don't think it is as good as them.</p> <p>Knit dresses are tricky - I have had better success with winter weight knit dresses than summer - the balance between cling and being oversized is never easy for hourglasses!!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1928045 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 22:40:58 +0000 Christina F. 1928045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With these two dresses, the short review of both is that I need to avoid the Boden jersey dresses andstick to wovens. At least for summer weight dresses. Both of these cling to my belly pooch more than I’d like. </p> <p>The Nicole has a great length and pattern, so it’s a shame. This one is a flat out no due to the clinging. (I suspected this would be the case, but tried anyway.)</p> <p>As for the Phoebe, I like how it looks from the front. I will check again when I’m less bloated... but I’m often bloated due to tummy issues, unless I guzzle fennel tea. It also depends on the time of month, of course. Since I don’t like shape wear for daily use, especially in warm weather, the Phoebe is also probably going back. I’d like a navy jersey dress, so Boden may not be the answer for this desire. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1926339 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 03:15:34 +0000 Elizabeth P 1926339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was made for you. </p> <p>I also read Lizzie Borden. Funny. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived/page/2#post-1926338 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 03:14:17 +0000 Anonymous 1926338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a nice dress on you christina. Love the print! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1926334 Thu, 07 Jun 2018 03:06:22 +0000 Beth Ann 1926334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a lovely dress!&nbsp; The print and shape are matched so nicely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1926235 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 22:09:22 +0000 Christina F. 1926235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m wearing this today, because I am at my work retreat and only packed so much. But I will have it altered. The shoulders and sides can be taken in a bit, but I don’t want to waist to be any smaller since I like a bit of ease due to tummy issues. That’s why I won’t size down. </p> <p> I need to post and run, but someone asked whether it has a zipper, and the answer is that yes, it does zip up the back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1925985 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 04:33:55 +0000 Gigi 1925985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie doesn't know that she made a great pun when she said KILLER!</p> <p>That is interesting that you have family in Fall River. Have you been to the Borden house?</p> <p>I hope you can get the dress altered. Now that others have mentioned it, it does seem a bit large through the torso. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1925871 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:21:22 +0000 Amy Isabella 1925871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty pretty dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1925828 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:42:25 +0000 Christina F. 1925828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I don’t mind altering a Boden dress for a perfect fit. The quality is so worth it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1925826 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:37:50 +0000 Janet 1925826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Gigi! LOL&nbsp;</p> <p>Really pretty dress on you, Christina. I do think it looks a bit roomy in the shoulder and through the waist, so I agree with the idea of alteration if a size down isn't the right answer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1925824 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:34:08 +0000 Angie 1925824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. An easy alteration, by the looks of it. LOVE THIS DRESS ON YOU. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1925819 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:13:28 +0000 Christina F. 1925819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all! </p> <p>Possibly, Angie. I haven’t had time to evaluate it thoroughly since I had to pack. I’m not sure I’d need a full size down. I wouldn’t mind if I have to have it taken in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1925808 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:46:56 +0000 Angie 1925808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER</p> <p>Do you think it's the right size, <b>Christina</b>? Did you need a size down, maybe?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1925799 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:03:22 +0000 Cardiff girl 1925799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shape of that dress really suits you and the pattern is gorgeous,enjoy wearing it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1925783 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:22:01 +0000 kellygirl 1925783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;A perfect outfit. The sandals are lovely with it. You look beautiful!. Enjoy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fyi-boden-lizzie-dress-arrived#post-1925777 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:04:19 +0000 Suz 1925777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, <b>Gigi</b>!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>That dress is gorgeous on you! Really lovely. It might be my favourite one yet. Enjoy! </p>