https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:47:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978779 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 03:10:47 +0000 Jaime 1978779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are always an inspiration on your insistence on perfect fit Angie. A better suit might be just around the corner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978655 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 19:04:21 +0000 abc 1978655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry the blazer didn't work but I have 100% confidence that you'll rock the pants many ways! Can't wait to see them in action.</p> <p>I am shocked, because until I read Angie's comment on this thread, I really thought I was sized out of Boden.&nbsp; I assumed they ran small, but Angie's comment that they tend to run big on the larger end of the sizing scale gives me some hope.&nbsp; I was really shocked to read that, because I always thought they ran small, maybe it was in my head, but I could swear I heard of people sizing up in Boden, but maybe that was people on the small end of the scale.&nbsp; Anyway, maybe I'll reconsider some Boden items!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Thanks as always. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978615 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 16:52:17 +0000 Angie 1978615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the commiseration, ladies. Love my pants and NEXT :)</p> <p><b>RunCarla</b>, why don't you post that question on a separate thread, and we'll try to help you out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978511 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 07:51:32 +0000 Inge 1978511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a shame about the blazer, Angie!-(( But I do absolutely love the trousers with last year's blazers and your gorgeous coat, so you will still look super fabulous!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978509 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 07:06:20 +0000 Gigi 1978509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, I'm crying with you. I hate it when you find something so perfect and then you're sized out. It hurts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978455 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 01:36:00 +0000 Bijou 1978455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear that the blazer did not work. Thank you for posting on these items that don't work perfectly for you. I have been bad at rationalising keeping items that simply did not fit properly but that I wanted to work. I have found your example with the Boden coat and other forum members to be very helpful in not settling with something that is just not right. Whilst I may not enjoy returns, it is far preferable to having items in my closet that are rarely worn and end up being donated or sitting in my wardrobe making me feel bad when I see them... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978451 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 01:15:17 +0000 Chris987 1978451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad about the jacket, but glad the pants worked. They will be fab with the other items you showed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978443 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:53:32 +0000 unfrumped 1978443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wah for suit!<br /> Glad you have the pants. Sometimes it’s hard to know whether to keep one part. But good- fitting pants in a fun color are great, and velvet can go dressy or smart casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978439 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 00:39:27 +0000 Carla 1978439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad about the jacket. I do love your floral one from last year. I'd like to order from Boden again, but it makes me nervous. I'm an 8-10 most times in North American sizing. As a Canadian, I order from the UK site (and NO complaints with delivery. FAST!). I followed the size guides and ordered 2 dresses in UK 12. One (the spendy one!) was a perfect fit, however the other one was tight across the chest and shoulders. I donated it, since it was at a low sale price and I didn't want to deal with returns to the UK. Should I go up to UK14? </p> <p>Measurements are pretty steady 36-30-38 with bra size 32D but I have broad, straight shoulders with some development from weight training and swimming. I would LOVE to order more from Boden, but suspect returns would be a nightmare. Any advice? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978431 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 23:45:32 +0000 Cee 1978431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bugger :(</p> <p>Hmm... Maybe if you ate a cheesecake three or four times a day you may just " grow into it. " </p> <p>...or maybe layer a medium to chunky sweater underneath ?</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978430 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 23:43:51 +0000 Laura 1978430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm more enamored of the velvet pants now that you say they are more chartreuse than mustard. Have a soft spot for chartreuse. Maybe it's the word as much as anything, lol. Sorry about the darned blazer fit, but happy you got the bottom half of the suit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978417 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:39:11 +0000 Anonymous 1978417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(*´Д｀*)<br /> That sucks, I’m sorry it didn’t work as a whole. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit/page/2#post-1978413 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:20:21 +0000 Karie 1978413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry the pant suit didn’t work out. The pants will look great with your blazer from last year, though. Super fun color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978397 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 21:29:53 +0000 nemosmom 1978397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if it's any comfort, <b>Angie</b>, but the longline blazer was a bust for me, too. Poor fit all around. Sad face.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978374 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:36:21 +0000 rachylou 1978374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh milleniumhandshrimp. Well... *sob with you.* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978363 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:06:49 +0000 Style Fan 1978363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pants will look great with the pieces you have.&nbsp; Too bad about the blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978345 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:35:55 +0000 Jane 1978345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How good to have mustard trousers - such fun! And with white bootees! Just gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978340 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:29:35 +0000 taylor 1978340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boo !<br /> The fit of the jacket must be just right or it destroys the entire look.<br /> I’m sure you have scoured the internet for a possible replica/ replacement...Jcrew maybe .? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978328 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:09:33 +0000 Joyce B 1978328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At least you got half the suit...<br /> I recently got two Boden dresses that have a nice fit. Their garments are really nice and well made. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978321 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:51:37 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1978321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You’ll see in my other post that I kept mine. You and I have a very different shoulder line! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978320 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:51:16 +0000 Barbara Diane 1978320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry the blazer doesn’t fit but glad you are happy with the pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978317 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:45:54 +0000 JAileen 1978317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I’m glad you’re keeping the pants, anyway. Mustard velvet will work after the holidays, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978316 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:45:13 +0000 nemosmom 1978316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ended up ordering the blazer in navy, and a size up; and the paperbag skirt in mustard. They are out for delivery today. I'm like a dog in the window watching for the UPS man.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978309 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:35:57 +0000 Angie 1978309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz,</b> there you go. You will also gamble with Boden fits. HIGH FIVE. They tend to run large on their larger sizes. Size US14 to 18 clients tend to size down. Weird, but it's consistent. I will keep on trying their blazers, though. I had the best luck last year, and it will happen again :)</p> <p>Nemosmom, I hope I can enjoy the mustard blazer on YOU.</p> <p>Thanks, <b>Janet.&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978305 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:29:10 +0000 Janet 1978305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, bummer! But I'm glad the pants work for you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978304 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:28:41 +0000 nemosmom 1978304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rotten luck on the blazer! It's fantastic that you have options to still make a suit with the pants and your other two blazers. And your coat and white accessories will look smashing with all of it!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978303 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:28:33 +0000 Suz 1978303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, I'm so sorry about the jacket -- and so <b>GLAD</b> you stocked up last year with some that fit so well. Also delighted you'll keep the pants. They will work so well with the patterned jacket.&nbsp;</p> <p>Really interesting what you say about Boden...it's consistent with my own experience so far which is:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Perfect fit (in one size up from your regular size)&nbsp;</li> <li>Need a full size down and it fits -- but if I want the item in long, I'm then out of luck.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br />I have experienced another scenario, also, but only with one item:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Doesn't fit in any way, shape, or form -- not a question of the size but a question of the overall cut.</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978298 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:22:32 +0000 Angie 1978298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Anchie,</b> not entirely the same, bit tonally close.</p> <p><b>Kathie </b>and <b>Cardiff Girl,</b> you're sweet.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lisa P, </b>I'll wear the pants soon. Nice and different.</p> <p><b>Smittie</b>, 15 years ago, nothing at Boden fit because they ran large. Over the last few years, I have one of three fit scenarios:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Perfect fit</li> <li>Can alter to create a perfect fit</li> <li>Need a size down but am sized out</li> </ul> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978280 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 16:50:47 +0000 anchie 1978280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about the blazer, how disappointing. But at least you got the pants. I am intrigued now that you mentioned that color is more chartreuse than mustard. I have seen your Karen Millen coat in person in London and I adored the color. Is blazer the same color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/no-boden-mustard-velvet-suit#post-1978273 Fri, 30 Nov 2018 16:18:07 +0000 Kathie 1978273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad the velvet trousers worked out for you! I love the color- truly wonderful that it will work with last year's jackets, AND your citron coat. So festive! </p>