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Bowled Over With Love For Boden

Vicki

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My order just arrived and I am IN LOVE with this company. The fit, quality and comfort of both tops I purchased couldn't be any better.

I wanted to add a few striped tops for those times when I'm in a "Parisian chic" mood and while they're very similar in color, one is a soft, cozy sweatshirt and the other is a sweater.

These haven't been styled as I wanted to tear open the package and post a couple of photos as it's been a long time. Thank you, Angie, for sharing this treasure with us. I will definitely be ordering from Boden again and again.

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dustt

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Vicki - I've been so happy with my previous boden purchases - LOVE both your stripes they may be on my new Boden list!!!

LACeleste

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You look great Vicki! I am coveting that sweatshirt!

lyn*

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Lovely! I'm glad to see your order arrived in better shape than mine!

Marmee

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Great stripes! I especially love #1, and am off to investigate.

Mona

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These are both great tops. Did you order your usual size?

dustt

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I used to order a size up when you had to order from the UK - I'm not sure now. Hopefully recent purchasers will chime in

Vicki

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Thanks for the "stripes love" and, Mona, I generally wear a 2 or 4 and with their "fit predictor" it was recommended with these two pieces that I order a 4R and they fit like a dream.

K. Period.

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Oh so pretty! I love them both. I bought the second one in white. Sadly for me with my short neck, I didn't look anywhere near as beautiful as you do in it. Such a great style. I'm glad I'll get to enjoy seeing it, even if only as a viewer!

JulieJohn

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So pretty, and definitely Parisian chic! Now you need a small dog, or possibly a fluffy cat (I believe there may be one at hand), and a tiny cup of something delicious to sip slowly while you watch the men go by.

carter

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Gorgeous tops! Boden has the cutest things, but I've never ordered. It's on my list as a "sight" to visit when I'm in London next month. Hopefully I'll find lots of things to bring home!

Aida

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Hi Vicki, you are looking fab as always! First off, those pants with the nude ballet flats are just adorable on you. Second, great tops. I especially like the second on you.

Isabel

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Oo la la ! They suit you so well. I have also been a huge Boden for years and have a few things of theirs. I am so glad that you have discovered them.

pil

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Those look so fun on you, Vicki! I was inspired by Angie's Boden post as well - the cream with blue stripe sweatshirt was delivered to me today too

JenA

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Tres chic. I love those stripes on you. And with those pink pants.... Magnifique.

Suja

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Love the funnel neck striped top! I can't pull off that neckline but it looks great on you.

Inge

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We are sweater twins twice, Vicki!!! I had a feeling you would love the quality and fit of these Boden pieces, and they look absolutely fantastic on you. Love the neckline of the sweater on you, and isn't the sweatshirt super cosy?

I have a feeling these could become very versatile players in your wardrobe. Enjoy the new goodies

Anonymous

Both are fab purchases. I love them with those bright pink pants!

kkards

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Vicki, are the stripe shirts in #1&#2the same size? The sleeve length in #2 looks a little longer, but I maybe projecting. I ordered the same time, but I'm trying to decide if the sleeves are long enough.
But I totally agree on the quality issue, and the customer service was great and shipping was fast.

Vicki

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dustt and Isabel, so happy to hear you've both been Boden customers; I'm glad I hit the buy button.

LACeleste, Marmee, Suja and Diane, thank you for the stripes love. They're a classic any time of the year for me.

Mona, hope you find the size that suits you best. As dustt said, sizing up one is a good suggestion and I believe Angie recommends it, too.

lyn*, let's hope your next shipment comes safely. It will be well worth it!

K. Period., Ah, too bad about the top; I personally think you'd look amazing in anything.

JulieJohn, I love your image and, yes, there is a soft little feline to accompany me and my soft Boden purchases.

Carter, have fun in London and I can't wait to hear about your shopping experiences right at the source.

Aida and JenA, merci for the compliment on the pink pants. Yesterday, I was wearing a print Equipment shirt with them, so that's why they were on me when I took these photos. In fact, I got the pants at a YLF clothing swap last year.

pil and kkards, we are sweatshirt twins and I'll look forward to your WIW post. kkards, I'm not sure which photo is more accurate, so it must have been the way I was standing and posing. Tad short or tad long, I'd keep this sweatshirt anyway, because it's so comfortable.

Inge, I'm so excited that we're sweater twins twice on this purchase! Instead of the Doublemint Twins, we'll be the Doublestriped Twins.

Angie

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I'm waving at my Breton Stripe Sweatshirt Twin. I adore that upscale sweatshirt too, Vicki - and wear mine a lot more than I thought I would. There is something chic about it. I think it's the fabric, workmanship and cut. And Inge has one too - that she loves. AND Inge has the Audrey top that you bought in pic #3. So it's a happy high five party.

You look fabulous, Vicki. I love the quality of Boden pieces. And the packaging is gorgeous too. Enjoy. xo

psssst....... I just bought this Boden piece and am in love I tell you:

Flower Organza Skirt

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Vicki

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Oh, Angie, you yellow zest temptress. I must go renavigate the Boden site! I love that skirt and want to take a close look at the pink version, too.

I'm so happy to be your twin of Breton stripes and I would gladly be your forever twin in any fashion. Thank you for showcasing this amazing company for us. (Next time, I'll remember to post my thread, appropriately, so it connects with your article which is so much more logical and I didn't think of it until later.)

Jaime

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Great tops - I especially noticed #3. You look lovely as always Vicki!

Angie

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You're a honey-pie, Vicki. The citron skirt is retro and reminds me of my Mama and Oma - the organza overlay especially. It runs very small because the organza does not stretch at all. My size 4 Boden skirt is smaller than my size 00 J.Crew pencil skirt.

Debora

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Vicki, both these tops are fabulous! A gal can never have too many stripes, IMO. Gosh, I can't decide which one I like better, the cozy sweatshirt or the Audrey neckline. Good move getting both!

CocoLion

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I love Breton stripes too. They both look like great get-dressed-in-a-hurry type pieces. Instant casual chic with minimal effort. I miss you on the forum Vicki.

Ledonna N.

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You look great so glad you are satisfied. Pic 2 outstanding

Deborah

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Wow they look amazing. The top in #3 is so cool and mod looking. Very you:)

Joyce B

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They are really nice. I will check out Boden, too.

Joyce B

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OK, so how does the sizing of Boden run? Does one generally need to buy 3 sizes larger in enerything? I want to check it out but I need to be on target with the sizing.

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