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columbine(erin)

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Hello ladies, I was wondering if anyone with a curvy lower half has tried Boden pants. I've recently discovered how well their tops work for me, but I'm not a straight body type at all, so I'm unsure if their pants/trousers/denim might work. My baby's waking up so this all for now. I've missed you all.

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Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Yes, the ones I've tried have worked well for me, and I'm not a straight body type either. From the reviews on their website for different styles, it seems to depend on the particular style, but I think it's definitely worth trying.

columbine(erin)

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Thanks Laura, and good point. I'll dig into the reviews. Do you have a favorite style?

Author Linda

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I'm a curvy gal and I love Boden sweaters and tees, oh and pajama bottoms too. The one pair of pants I have from Boden fits me perfectly (chambray summer pants) and I just ordered a pair of zip jeans, though of course don't yet know how those will fit. But I took the chance based on the way the other pants and the pajama bottoms have fit me.

columbine(erin)

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Thanks Linda, this is encouraging. I hope the new zip jeans work out as well.

Jjsloane

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I am straight and have never had luck with boden pants so maybe they are made for curvy. There is a code for 30% off and free returns

2H7M so nothing ventured, nothing gained. Their fit profile is usually right on for me as well.

unfrumped

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I've had fear of the unknown so not ordered from them. How is shipping to and fro? The have cute dresses but seem short and also maybe too cute for my decade! They feature some very pretty prints, though.

columbine(erin)

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Thanks for the code, Jjsloane, I think I'll give it a try.

columbine(erin)

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Unfrumped, I ordered a dress shirt for my husband from them which ended up coming from overseas, but still made it in time for Christmas. Everything else has come within 8 days or so. Returns have been smooth, no complaints at all.

columbine(erin)

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P.S. I haven't tried a dress yet but I'd like to.

Jjsloane

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Some items ship from the states (they have a PA warehouse) and are here in a jiffy, others are a bit longer from UK. Their shipping notifications will let you know. Their customer service rivals Nordies for super fab so always contact them if in doubt.

columbine(erin)

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Yay, the code worked and another ravello top and a pair of pants are on their way to me.

catgirl

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I can tell you their tops and dresses are not cut for ITs. I haven't tried their bottoms but my friends who wear Boden tend to be hourglass or pear shaped.

columbine(erin)

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Good to know, Alaskagirl, I think I fall into a pearish category. I should probably make another post with some pictures and get the forum's help on what shapes I am, post partum. Just looking at Boden's models and pictures led me to think that their clothes would work better for a straighter body type; interesting to hear that in your experience they work for curvy types.

Banoffi

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Like Jjsloane, I am straight and have never found a pair of Boden pants that work for me.

Helen11

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Glad you posted this, I was looking at their online catalogue yesterday, and wondering if I should try the Ravello tops. I'm more hourglass shape, so the pants might be worth a try, too. Thanks!

Taffy

Unfrumped, I buy the Boden dresses specifically because they are longer. At 6' it's hard to find dresses that make it to my knees. Most of the dresses have a longer length, and you can also click the description and look at garment measurements. (You'll need to know what works best for you)
I've returned many things and never had a problem. Quality has always been great..even my seamstress says so!

Angie

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In my experience, Boden does not do good trouser and jeans cuts for curvy bottoms.

columbine(erin)

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Banofi, that's too bad. Helen, you might like the Rosalyn top, too. I'm really loving my new tops. Taffy, thanks for sharing your experience with the dresses. Thanks Angie for chiming in. I don't know this brand well, but am captured by their aesthetic, so it's been really helpful to hear experiences. I already ordered some pants, but if they don't work, returns have gone smoothly so I won't worry about that. So I gues what I'm learning here is that Boden does dresses and tops well, but maybe not pants.

Greenjeans

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I looovvvve Boden wrap dresses but have not had good luck with their bottoms or button-downs.

columbine(erin)

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Thanks for adding your experience, Laura. I'm really attracted to their wrap dresses but haven't tried any yet.