No Boden Mustard Velvet Suit :(

I REALLY wanted this to work - but it doesn't. (See first Find). The blazer even has a polka dot lining....

*sobbing a little*

The blazer is a full size too big and I cannot size down. Not alterable either. Yet last year's Boden blazers fit 100% in the same size. The fit is different this year. Oh well. That's how it goes!

The mustard velvet pants are fabulous and I could have those altered to fit. GORGEOUS quality and colour. Bonus that they work with last years perfect Boden blazers and my old chartreuse coat (next set of the Finds). Colours are a good match. The mustard is more chartreuse in person. I'm keeping the pants.

AND, it's lovely with my fuzzy cream jumper, cream Furla and cream booties (last Finds). Not as fun as the complete suit, but warm and pretty nonetheless. Festive with the new specs too.

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by Angie

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5 years ago

Elizabeth P

Veteran

So why not keep the pants??? They are so distinctive, you'd rock them.

(Sad that the whole she-bang won't work for you)

delurked

So sad for you, but as you say, NEXT. Now your holiday outfit will be a surprise. Looking forward to the reveal.

Christina F.

Elizabeth, she said she's keeping the pants.

Too bad, Angie. Even great retailers like Boden change things up in annoying ways sometimes. It was worth the attempt, anyway.

Anonymous

So sad about that pretty suit, hope you keep the pants at least. But love the new specs! Do you still wear the green ones?

Angie

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Elizabeth P, OH I was unclear. Apologies. I AM keeping the pants, They've been altered already, and are ready to wear!

delurked, I'll wear the pants as a separate - as described - one holiday look down.

Oh, GOOD!!

Christina, I'm nodding along. I will always try Boden, and simply gamble with the fit. It's worth it. Their items, colours and quality are a style match. Price point is good too.

Suntiger, YES, keeping the pants. YES, have the green specs and wear them daily at night. During the day too.

Sound good. I didn’t read the fine print well enough.

I’m still waiting for the two Boden dresses I’ve ordered.

Happy dance

The pants will be great with your other things. Beautiful and warm. Cheerful in Seattle!
I'm sad that you were sized out. I wonder if it is all their blazers that are bigger? Their knitwear seems TTS for me this year, but maybe they used to run small.

That's too bad, but I'l glad to hear the pants are still a go. Wonderful outfit - I bet you get a ton of wear out of those pants!

Cardiff girl

Blazers can be really tricky to fit and it’s so obvious if they don’t fit well so you have my commiserations on that front but yay for the new velvet trousers!

Kathie

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!

anchie

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?

Anchie, not entirely the same, bit tonally close.

Kathie and Cardiff Girl, you're sweet.

Lisa P, I'll wear the pants soon. Nice and different.

Smittie, 15 years ago, nothing at Boden fit because they ran large. Over the last few years, I have one of three fit scenarios:

Perfect fit
Can alter to create a perfect fit
Need a size down but am sized out

Suz

Angie, I'm so sorry about the jacket -- and so GLAD 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.

Really interesting what you say about Boden...it's consistent with my own experience so far which is:

Perfect fit (in one size up from your regular size)
Need a full size down and it fits -- but if I want the item in long, I'm then out of luck.

I have experienced another scenario, also, but only with one item:

Doesn't fit in any way, shape, or form -- not a question of the size but a question of the overall cut.

nemosmom

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!

Janet

Aw, bummer! But I'm glad the pants work for you.

Suz, 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

Nemosmom, I hope I can enjoy the mustard blazer on YOU.

Thanks, Janet.

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....

JAileen

Well, I’m glad you’re keeping the pants, anyway. Mustard velvet will work after the holidays, too.

Barbara Diane

Sorry the blazer doesn’t fit but glad you are happy with the pants.

UmmLila (Lisa)

You’ll see in my other post that I kept mine. You and I have a very different shoulder line!

Joyce B

At least you got half the suit...
I recently got two Boden dresses that have a nice fit. Their garments are really nice and well made.

taylor

Oh boo !
The fit of the jacket must be just right or it destroys the entire look.
I’m sure you have scoured the internet for a possible replica/ replacement...Jcrew maybe .?

Jane

How good to have mustard trousers - such fun! And with white bootees! Just gorgeous!

Style Fan

The pants will look great with the pieces you have. Too bad about the blazer.

rachylou

Oh milleniumhandshrimp. Well... *sob with you.*

Not sure if it's any comfort, Angie, but the longline blazer was a bust for me, too. Poor fit all around. Sad face.

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