I can see I would need to come very close on matching the yellow in a second piece. I’d be unhappy if I got a totally different yellow and then I wouldn’t like them together.

delurked, yes, I have the Boden Phoebe dress. I'm very slightly long-waisted, and did not find the waist to be too short. I found the sizing to be spot on. I'm generally between a (US) 6 and 8 in Boden, and wanted a more fluid, casual Friday before heading straight the the beach, type of fit, so went with the 8, and it's perfect.

I'm in love with it. But right now, I am in love with every single thing I see.

Kathie - thanks for the dress feedback. I really need to wind down any clothes shopping, but every year I consider this dress, so I will try it one of these times.

Sterling - preach. I hear you. Part of me wants to get some shoes to match and part of me says the yellow needs to work only with what I’ve already got (which is plenty).

Ohh! Interesting - I have been thinking about this bag too. It looks super and I thought it was a great price. I had similar reservations to you. I will give this bag more thought now.