https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:46:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1910174 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 15:36:21 +0000 viva 1910174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO glad you posted the second set of pictures!!! I have to say, ditch the bra from the first set. Whatever you are wearing in the second set gives you incredible shape - that's what you should wear. You look fantastic, and you've renewed my interest in this dress.&nbsp;</p> <p>I just realized that it reminds me completely of how my mother used to dress years ago - casual but elegant. Maybe she even had a dress just like this one! I suppose that's why it keeps calling to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1910078 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:49:23 +0000 Amy Isabella 1910078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look AMAZING in the second set of pictures. I've also been considering this dress, but held back because I wasn't sure if I would be able to make peace with the wrinkles. It looks sooo good on you though ....... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1910009 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 01:56:08 +0000 Bonnie 1910009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - the second photos are amazing. Angie really does have a great eye for making things work. I would definitely keep the dress if I were you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1910008 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 01:49:53 +0000 Windchime 1910008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a beautiful color this dress is on you! I think you’ll get lots of wear from it this spring and summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1910005 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 01:32:04 +0000 Kari 1910005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the second set! What a fab color, Mac. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1910004 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 01:08:50 +0000 Sal 1910004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this colour Mac and I think it fits really well.</p> <p>I could see this with flat or heeled sandals or mules - or even with little white sneakers.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1910002 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:34:52 +0000 Mac 1910002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, it creases quite a bit but I’m just going to wear it and make peace with the wrinkles on both my face and my clothes. *shrug* I prefer a more muted green - sage, olive, khaki - but it’s hard enough to find something that fits well, is machine washable, has a length I like, etc so I’m willing to compromise a bit on colour (as long as it’s not one of the shades that makes me look like death: lavender, mint, etc). I think this dress would look smashing on many of you and there’s currently a 20% off code available at boden. Xox </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909911 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:22:44 +0000 Anonymous 1909911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great, the color, the fit, and the length. It's so nice that this lovely color looks so pretty on you, cool and fresh for warm weather.</p> <p>I actually really like the crisp way linen wrinkles, almost like paper.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909890 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 19:04:54 +0000 delurked 1909890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Second set of pics look great. It looks like a lovely summer dress. As someone else with a long torso, I understand it can be tough to get tie belts in the right spot. I recently got a tall dress and the belt loops on the tall are two inches too high. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909888 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:56:59 +0000 Kathie 1909888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s beautiful on you! And, looks less creased in these pictures, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909877 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 18:31:15 +0000 unfrumped 1909877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good in these pics! Buttons up with no problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909848 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 17:04:38 +0000 Angie 1909848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Smittie</b>, it's a cotton/linen dress - you HAVE to be at peace with the crease. It's a gorgeous Euro look, nonetheless. Natural and Summery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909846 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 17:03:08 +0000 Angie 1909846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*HAPPY DANCE*</p> <p>You are looking chic for Summer, <b>Mac.&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909843 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:58:44 +0000 Anonymous 1909843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely Mac! Just great!<br /> The tie seems to be in just the right spot.<br /> How is the wrinkling situation? I am considering the red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909841 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:54:49 +0000 Mac 1909841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sitting test: no problems. So... keeping! Thank you for your patience and help, All You Lovelies! Xox </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909837 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:48:18 +0000 Angie 1909837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO much better, darling<b> Mac.</b> Do the sit-down test. And a little snap is all you need to prevent that slight gape on the bust. GORGEOUS dress on you. Thanks for re-psoting.&nbsp;</p> <p>Boden items do not shrink. DO NOT put it in the dryer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909836 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:48:07 +0000 Carla 1909836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking great, I really like it on you, Mac! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909829 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:37:23 +0000 Mac 1909829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay. Sporting a new bra, belt worn higher, Most buttons fastened. Still too tight in chest? Worry that if it shrank even a few millimetres in the wash, would be too small in the top. Thanks for looking. Xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909669 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 02:52:22 +0000 Mac 1909669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is, yes, the long dress size on tall me. Believe it or not, I had Two bra fittings just this week (long story short: I have dropped a dress size since January and figured I needed to see if my chest size had changed... and I always try to get more than one opinion: according to Macy’s salesperson I’m a 38c and according to the Neiman Marcus sales associate, i’m a 38d). I’m wearing a 38d bra in this photo BUT it’s more than a year old so maybe it’s time to be retired.</p> <p>Sooo... I think I should photograph the dress tomorrow while wearing a new bra, with dress buttons done up and belt at correct height. I will post the updated photos here and see if we think it looks any better. If not, back it goes. Thank all of you for your generous guidance and reminders. This helps Immensely. Xox </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909614 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:20:21 +0000 Angie 1909614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This an absolutely incredible dress on clients. I would not give up on it yet. It creases quite magically. </p> <p>Is this a tall size? Cause that’s what you need. Scrumptious colour on red headed you. </p> <p>My dear Mac, when did you last have a professional bra fitting? It could be the bra that’s making the top part of the dress pull a little on the buttons. </p> <p>The belt tie is also too low. It needs to be lifted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909611 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 22:58:49 +0000 Kathie 1909611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see you’ve made a decision. But, wanted to thank you for posting this one. I was thinking of ordering it, but the wrinkles would be a deal breaker for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909607 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 22:48:35 +0000 Anonymous 1909607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it is tight now I would be concerned there might be potential for shrinking after washing ( even with line drying) . How does 1 size up look?<br /> I have one linen dress and love it- but I find ironing meditative.<br /> I do love the color on you though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909604 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 22:27:59 +0000 Anonymous 1909604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest a sit down test because of the front opening. The color is lovely but it may be a heart breaker. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909593 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:39:49 +0000 Irina 1909593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if it’s a bit tight new, it might be a gamble. I often have a problem with button downs and afraid of shrinkage in a wash. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909590 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:27:29 +0000 Mac 1909590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks. The belt loops that came attached to dress are super high but I must have placed and tied belt too low, myself. I agree...I’m not sure I can make peace with the rumpled look of the dress. I’m just so excited to find some dresses that are long enough for me and also quite nice quality, I need to be reminded of Some of the more practical matters. And yes, the chest is ever so slightly too tight.</p> <p>So, back this one goes! Xox </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909587 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:23:23 +0000 Irina 1909587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a poison eye for a fit in the chest area, looks like it’s pulling a bit.<br /> Great color and I don’t personally care if a linen is wrinkled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909579 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:05:34 +0000 Cardiff girl 1909579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely colour,good length but I m bothered by the placement of the belt,would it look better tied slightly higher or perhaps try it with your own belt.can you live with the creases?Linen can look charmingly rumpled or just plain crumpled only you can decide! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909554 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 20:22:40 +0000 unfrumped 1909554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous color and a lovely summer dress.<br /> Here are my concerns: first, do try it buttoned. I’d have to button all the bottom ones and I’m not sure how straight the skirt is— will the side vents give enough ease for walking ? Also you’d want yo button one more up top, but would that be tight? This dress does not seem to have any curves built into it.<br /> And then, you said it— LINEN! What bothers me is that this is a tailored style, but will look eternally creased and rumpled when wearing. I’m not sure I could make peace with that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-return-next-bocen-dress#post-1909542 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 19:46:51 +0000 Mac 1909542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This cotton-linen dress <a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/womens-dresses/day-dresses/w0117-red/womens-sunset-tie-waist-shirt-dress?cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-Women%3EDresses%3EDayDresses-_-W0117&#038;istCompanyId=654c6563-344a-4fb0-9b32-3ddc2d0f96b4&#038;istItemId=-xqqxmwipll&#038;istBid=t&#038;_cclid=v3_83d8a4f5-627e-5e53-a890-a590d76b0dd9&#038;gclid=CjwKCAjwk9HWBRApEiwA6mKWaaUecod5Jxj2l-kCsHYrqu_zHePWLrg8-y4ktieH3bJiHG5wHxmPGBoCy5IQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow">http://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/.....5IQAvD_BwE</a>. will wrinkle like crazy so if I keep it, I’ll have to “make peace with the crease.” Not wearing it with the shoes I’d actually pair it with. Love the length and would wear it more buttoned up on the bottom and maybe with white camisole beneath on top. </p> <p>Any thoughts on fit, potential styling etc, would be much appreciated. Thanks. Oxo </p>