https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:51:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think/page/2#post-1948283 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:41:14 +0000 Elizabeth P 1948283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Thanks for the responses everyone, this has been really helpful.</div><div><br /></div><div>In no particular order...</div><div><br /></div><div>I think for now, I'll keep it long, and wear it.&nbsp; If I get it hemmed, it won't get it worn until Sept (as I have some vacation) and it would be nice to get a couple of wears in this year.&nbsp; Then I can see how it comes through the wash, and re-evaluate next year.&nbsp; If I do hem, I think I'll go a bit shorter than I have pinned it here.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm not sure I really want to look "elegant" in it, I was hoping for a fun casual dress.&nbsp; But I don't mind looking "modern", thanks <b>Viva</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div>The citron sneakers have been awesome, I'm so glad I got them.&nbsp; <b>Pil</b>, they were from 2016 I think, so not surprising you can't find them.&nbsp; Angie did a blog post about them, just as I was discovering this colour, so I jumped. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for the legs compliments... I have plenty of short skirts and dresses, so no worries about them being hidden :)</div><div><br /></div><div>And the cardigan.&nbsp; I think I will take a deep breath and let it go.&nbsp; I really love it, it's&nbsp; a great colour, and texture... but it just does NOT work for me.&nbsp; I got it for dresses, but as several mentioned, it's not short enough.&nbsp; And it's a bad length on me for wearing with pants.&nbsp; I got it in spring of 2017, and have worn it <b>once </b>(but not for lack of trying).&nbsp; And in that one outfit pic... I think it looks awful.&nbsp; I cringe when I see that pic.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think/page/2#post-1948254 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:41:11 +0000 Style Fan 1948254@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great dress and sweater.&nbsp; I like the dress on the longer side but I agree with Viva.&nbsp; You have great legs.&nbsp; Why cover them up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think/page/2#post-1948249 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:27:40 +0000 viva 1948249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of the choices I prefer the longer length - more elegant, modern. But overall, I am pausing because you have really great legs. It's a shame to cover them up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think/page/2#post-1948245 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:17:24 +0000 Kathie 1948245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the longer length, or try even a bit shorter, just under the knee cap. The first time I washed my dress, I hung it to dry, and then gave it a quick iron. It grew a couple inches in length, and a bit in width. So, I threw it in the drier the next time, and it went back to the size it was when I bought it. Now, I either throw it in the drier every 2-3 washes, or partially dry it. Laying it flat to dry would probably work, but I don’t have the equipment/space for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think/page/2#post-1948236 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:26:06 +0000 anchie 1948236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I am making it more difficult for you, but I still vote for the longer length. I like all the shoes, but not the cardigan. Maybe denim jacket?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think/page/2#post-1948223 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:53:58 +0000 Scarlet 1948223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly I like the longer length. I think it is flattering and elegant as Jenni said. Perhaps the cardigan needs to be slightly more cropped to wear with a dress? The yellow shoes are awesome, btw. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think/page/2#post-1948219 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:09:03 +0000 Jenni NZ 1948219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually I prefer it longer Elizabeth, it looks a bit more elegant to me? I like the cardigan but maybe something else would be a better coloured topper for the dress. And I like the yellow sneakers, fun. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think/page/2#post-1948205 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 04:03:39 +0000 Chiara 1948205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vote for shorter, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think/page/2#post-1948187 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 02:44:24 +0000 karen13 1948187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it both lengths, but prefer shorter. Do you ahve any cardio that are shorter? While I don't have much experience with dresses, I found In a recent experiment with maxi skirts that for dresses/skirts, I need much shorter toppers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think/page/2#post-1948170 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 02:05:27 +0000 Laurel 1948170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shorten it, just a smidge---just below the knee would be my vote. &nbsp;I like it with the navy sneaks. &nbsp;The cardigan isn't my favorite, due to the lack of contrast with the dress. &nbsp;Do you have a long necklace, with some sort of pendant? &nbsp;I would try accessorizing with something long and skinny---either a pendant, or a very skinny scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1948141 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:22:24 +0000 Canada 1948141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shorten! ( haven't changed my vote). And those citron sneakers are wonderful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1948138 Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:08:24 +0000 pil 1948138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Initially I thought it was just fine at the longer length, but with your new photos I vote shorten.<br /> And I adore those Citron shoes - I tried looking for them when I saw you in them recently, but didn’t have any luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1948120 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 23:42:20 +0000 cjh 1948120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hadn’t responded to the first post, but now that you’ve pinned it up, I vote to go even a little shorter, so the hem hits at that narrow spot just below your knees. </p> <p>Frankly the sweater with this dress doesn’t speak to me. Except it says, good enough for a chilly office. Maybe it’s meant to pair with a specific top into a set outfit, instead of being that desired mix and match miracle topper? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1948111 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 22:31:07 +0000 Elizabeth P 1948111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>OK, I've pinned it up, and taken some more photos.&nbsp; I also added them to the <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Looking at them, I think it could go even shorter. Maybe ??? So now what... those of you that voted leave it long, do you still vote leave it long?<br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div>And do you like the cardigan in #2 with it? I thought this would be a workhorse when I got it last summer, but I've really struggled to wear it. </div></p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1948011 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 17:32:28 +0000 karen13 1948011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bot( piece look great! But I’d like to see the shorter length to compare. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947999 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 17:00:45 +0000 Elizabeth P 1947999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, so many votes to keep at this length.&nbsp; I will get some photos of it pinned up and see if you still agree then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947991 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:37:37 +0000 pil 1947991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bees and stripes, both so happy and they look terrific on you. I didn’t realize the dresses came in three lengths, how great is that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947987 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:25:51 +0000 Cardiff girl 1947987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that the longer dress length looks elegant on you so leave it alone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947952 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:33:57 +0000 JAileen 1947952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress and the sweater both look sensational on you. If it were me, I wouldn’t put it in the dryer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947934 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:03:58 +0000 Elizabeth P 1947934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>Thanks everyone!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Question for those that have this dress</b>, and have put it in the dryer... did it shrink?&nbsp; Or did the dryer just return it to its natural state? &nbsp; I'd normally just hang dry something like this.&nbsp; I think I will hem it, I pinned it up last night and do think the shorter length suits the summery style better.&nbsp; And suits my legs better, not crazy about hems hitting the wide part of my calves.&nbsp; So wonder if I should wait and wear/wash/dry before I do.&nbsp; Which means I can wear it right away :)&nbsp; If it's likely to shrink in width, I won't try to dry it to shrink for length.&nbsp; That would be bad.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947929 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:59:39 +0000 anchie 1947929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sitting in my Phoebe dress, so not biased at all, but I think it looks great on you. Like it at this length a lot. Sweater is also nice, I must have missed it somehow </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947925 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:54:42 +0000 Anonymous 1947925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress looks absolutely perfect as is. Nice score!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947818 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:05:26 +0000 Sal 1947818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice choices!!&nbsp; I can see how useful these dresses would be and I like the sweater too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947810 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 03:35:12 +0000 Kathie 1947810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We’re dress twins! (So, I might be a bit biased.) It looks great on you! And, I like the longer length. I have found the fabric to be quite stretchy, so I throw mine in the drier every 3-4 washes. Mine hits me just below the knee, which seems to work well- I’m 5’6”. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947809 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 03:18:07 +0000 Jaime 1947809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the length and the dress looks super on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947804 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 03:12:53 +0000 Suz 1947804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought the Penny in long but like the Phoebe below the knee. Just because it feels a bit more summery. But either way you can’t lose. Love this colour on you and the sweater is fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947793 Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:23:58 +0000 Aquamarine 1947793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it cotton? If so, it might shrink a bit if you put it in the dryer. I bought a Boden t-shirt dress last summer and purposely shrunk it one inch in the dryer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947752 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 23:45:33 +0000 Elizabeth P 1947752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>KMM</b>, thanks for that input on the dress.&nbsp; The voice of experience!&nbsp; I think I'd prefer it shorter as well, to be honest.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I would say the sweater runs on the large side of tts, if that makes any sense.&nbsp; In North American sizing, I run between a M and a L, depending on brand and cut.&nbsp; This is a M.&nbsp; It has lovely drape, and is obviously meant to be a bit oversized.&nbsp; So err on the smaller of two sizes, or size down if you prefer a more fitted fit.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947745 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 23:26:36 +0000 KMM 1947745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elizabeth P, I meant to also say that the sweater you ordered has been in my cart for 2 weeks! How did you find the fit, tts or did it run large? It looks fantastic on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impromptu-boden-order-for-the-win-i-think#post-1947742 Mon, 13 Aug 2018 23:20:40 +0000 KMM 1947742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say hem. I have two Phoebes I loved the blue one so much that I wanted the pink, but by the time I ordered it they only had the long length left in my size. I thought I’d wear it that way as a midi but the regular length was much more flattering so I hemmed it to a couple inches below the knee, similar to where the blue hits the model’s leg in this pic. </p>