Boden - pls come and tell me what you think of these pieces

[Millie1]

skirt. Am not usually a skirt person but this is gorgeous on! Got it in the pale tan colour and if Imkeepmit will need a top but it's lovely with brown wool tights and long boots. However, that's my opinion but is it nice or naff in the yes of Mumsnet?

Also, www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Womens-Trousers-Jeans/Jeans/WC090/Womens-Straightleg-Jeans.html?NavGroupID=19 Straight legged jeans in Indigo. Am amazed, truly flabbergasted at what a good shape these are on (even restraining my tummy!) and need to change for long length if I keep them. Question is, what would I put with them in terms of footwear and top. They're quite a purple-blue. Boden have styled them with grey boots but I don't have and don't want to buy grey boots! Any suggestions please?

Thanks!

[dexter73]

Skirt is grim but jeans are ok. Brown boots?

[FrozenNorthPole]

Skirt - I'm a hardened Boden fan but I'd only buy it in Mocha, not keen on the pale colour from the photo but maybe it's better in person?
Jeans - I think I'm currently wearing these jeans (or at least the summer collection equivalent). I wear them with ballet pumps (silver, dark pink) and with dark brown boots. Much, much prefer their straightleg jeans to bootlegs / wideleg / skinny ...

[Millie1]

Uh oh ... is the skirt really that bad? I like it as the shape really suits me, it is surprisingly nice irl but I will have a look at the Mocha - maybe it wouldn't be quite so grim. Does anyone like it [desperate emoticon]?

[ameliagrey]

Sorry but I hate the skirt- you might like the cord skirt with ruffle hem as an alternative. I sent it back as it was an odd fit on me though!
I'm afraid re. your skirt, I hate the length- I like just above the knee rather than this droopy below knee style.

trousers are okay but they are over priced- Uniqlo do the same thing for half that price or less. My nicest jeans cost £14.99 from them!

[Millie1]

Oh, I didn't even notice the length - have a feeling it sits just above my knee cos like you I don't like anything just below the knee. Shall have to double check.

[ameliagrey]

It also looks a bit too "swishy" for my liking- very full- but whatever floats your boat

[talkingnonsense]

If the jeans are good on, keep them- a ggod fit is rare and worth it.

[Olivetti]

I can imagine the skirt could look lovely! You sound so convinced by it, trust your judgment.

[JemimaMuddledUp]

I like the skirt, I have a similar shaped Monsoon one in a darker brown.

I have Boden skinny jeans, which are a bit tighter than the straight leg, and wear them with flat brown knee high boots.

[Millie1]

Thanks all .... the skirt is going back! Actually so are the jeans but only to exchange for the denim version!

[kitya]

Ive never had a problem with their jeans but, as with everything from Boden, they are overpriced. I hate that mustard colour, who would wear them?

The skirt is not for me but, if you like it, you shouldnt care what people think. Im so over Boden, I shouldnt even look at these threads!

[Millie1]

Lol! They have got really expensive. Picked up some nice bits for T
DTs though along with a couple of tops and jumper for myself ... oh, maybe a scarf too. Tried the skirt on when Mum was here for a second opinion ... 'cheap looking' was her verdict!

[kitya]

I hope you got a good discount. They arent as generous as they used to be.

[strictlovingmum]

Me too, so over Boden, jeans are ok, skirt I really don't like at all, overpriced and cheap looking.
If you like it, go for it.

[HappyAsIAm]

I like that skirt actually! Its not a good length for me, but I like it in the abstract.

Have you tried the fun skirt? I have that in black (plan on wearing it with a grey wool jumper) and the stone type colour (plan on wearing that with a blue jersey top), both tops from Boden.

This is the first year I have bought anything for myself (having bought loads for DS) from Boden, and I'm pleased with my purchases.