Thanks all.
Greenjeans - i love the Tamara dress. It works well for me as I'm more short waisted, so the length fits. It's also not very full in the skirt, which means it hangs more straight. Roberta I wonder if that was where the problem was for you? (I'm 5'7" so interesting that you found it long, and I loved it!)
Angie - yes, perfect for the Zoom lifestyle, and easy as a "house dress" without feeling like a I'm wearing a muumuu!
RobinF - My DD, took one look and said it was a "me" pattern. Apparently I have a look? Boden must have really liked the pattern as well. They used it on crew neck, v-neck and cardigan!