Boden ruched waist shift dress - a question...

[BettyButterknife]

I got a bit giddy and ordered this a couple of weeks back, and wore it to a work event. Twas only afterwards I realised it's Dry Clean Only - I almost never buy DCO as I end up spending a fortune on getting clothes cleaned.

Anyway, does anyone have this dress and has anyone risked hand-washing it?

What would happen if I tried it...? According to the label the Outer is 100% viscose twill
and the lining Lining 97% polyester 3% elastane.

[purplepeony]

I'd risk washing it on a cool wash.
worst case it might shrink..I have jus t had mine delivered so w ill be keen to hear replies.

[tulpe]

Don't know what to suggest other than dry cleaning (but I am a wuss so wouldn't risk it - have only had mine DC too)

Purplepeony - what do you think of the dress? I know you were unsure about ordering or not..

[Onlyaphase]

Maybe try this dry cleaning kit from Lakeland - much cheaper than a dry cleaner. India Knight recommended it a while ago, I haven't used it (SAHM here in rural mud) but maybe someone else has?

[BettyButterknife]

Am too scared to wash it without someone doing it first! Do you think Boden would be able to advise??

Onlyaphase - that looks great, alas I don't have a tumble dryer