Dressing for Life's Key Moments: Share Your Needs and Let Boden's Stylists Guide You - £200 voucher to be won

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Life is full of unforgettable moments, each presenting an opportunity to dress in a way that reflects your personal style and makes you feel confident and fabulous. Boden understands the struggles we face trying to find the perfect outfit for life's key occasions; That's why they're turning to you, the Mumsnet community, to share your styling needs and challenges. Whether it's finding wedding looks that flatter a pear shape silhouette, navigating your postpartum wardrobe struggles, or searching for swimwear that compliments a smaller bust size for your upcoming holiday.

Share your fashion dilemmas, challenges, and everything in between in the thread below. Boden stylists will be reading your responses and creating a personalised styling video based on the most common styling needs, that are requested in this thread. One lucky MNer will win a £200 voucher for a store of their choice.

We’ll share the styling video on this thread when it is ready - Stay tuned!

Here’s what Boden has to say:

Boden is a British clothing retailer that offers high-quality and stylish clothing for women and children. Known for their vibrant prints, classic cuts, and attention to detail, Boden has become a go-to brand for fashion-conscious shoppers. With a focus on sustainable and ethical fashion practices, Boden is committed to creating clothing that is not only fashionable but also environmentally friendly. Whether you're looking for casual wear or office attire, Boden has something for everyone.

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!

MNHQ

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What would you recommend for the best shapewear under a dress for a better silhouette - to minimise a flabby tummy ?

My dilemma is finding a petite fitting on the high street which has a good petite (5 foot and below) length - arms and hem - I buy so many petite outfits which I need to return or get altered.

How do I really know how to measure myself when ordering on-line - I have ordered a 14 and it feels like a 16-18 - other times a 14 feels like a 12.
Any tips on ordering a size 14 which will fit without the hassle of returning the item ?

Can I just ask what is the point of this thread? It seems to just be a lot of individual posts with minor wardrobe 'dilemmas' but no stylist feedback. How long will it go on for and what is the point?

Good point. Who’s the lucky poster?

Quite right.
@MNHQ @geemumsnet surely a month is enough?

I am 5 foot tall and curvy it is a difficult shape to style. The waist sits wrong on larger sizes and I look like Im wearing a sack!

My dilemma is fabric which creases - I love cottons and linens in summer - just not how it looks after wearing a cotton or linen dress after a few hours - what fabric should I look for to stay cool and crisp ?

I hide my unshapely dimpled legs as much as I can - but would love to wear white linen trousers this summer - the last pair seemed to cling and were very unflattering - what style and fabric would be best

The majority clothing brand seem to cater to either younger women or those over 60. It leaves women like me, who are in their 40’s/50’s struggling to find clothing that is up to date without being suitable only for younger women.

How to feel stylish / confident after breast cancer e.g. mastectomy, chemo hair loss, etc. Thanks

Is this still going?

mine would be - swimwear that does have decent boob support, but no tummy control panel, I want lifted norks without the uncomfortable feeling of shape wear on my stomach.

My struggle is smart casual! I can do smart well enough, but anything else I just look scruffy or frumpy!
I also can never get the right footwear for a casual outfit. Trainers are often too casual, boots not ok for summer, and then I get stuck.

I love colour and pattern, but tend to steer away from them thanks to large breasts. How can I have a change from my usual black or navy without feeling like a matron in a curtain?

@geemumsnet has a winner been drawn for this one please ?

@geemumsnet another old thread with a winner not being announced, can you please look into this - thanks @@MaddyMumsnet @EllieSmumsnet

@geemumsnet just bumping this again for a winner announcement please ?

It would be a bit arsey of me to link to this thread on the new Boden sponsored thread. @maddymumsnet

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/sponsoreddiscussions/5158707-pick-your-favourite-pieces-from-bodens-new-autumn-collection-ps200-voucher-to-be-won

But I might do it anyway if there isn't an update.

Thanks for bumping this - Boden are sponsering a new post - but there is no notification about this posts chosen winner @geemumsnet can we please have a winner update or this post pretty please ??

Thanks to everyone who shared a question on this thread. Some of them have been answered by Boden's stylists in our Mumsnet x Boden Styling Session video - click to watch now.

The winner of the prize draw is @RosaRoja - congratulations!

Thank you so much. Really lovely surprise. I’m going to a school reunion next week (I’ve posted for advice about this in “Style & Beauty”), and this will definitely help with some last minute wardrobe updates. Thanks again.

Congratulations ! I love Boden

Thanks @Britanniaa I last won something on MN about 9 years ago, so this was a nice surprise 🤞