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Boden sale - straight leg jeans, a bargain!

18 replies

kittya · 15/07/2010 15:14

Suddenly, theyve got all the sizes and colours back in. If you havent got any the get them now. They are a bargain considering they are in the catalogue at the full price every season!!

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moragbellingham · 15/07/2010 17:13

I hope it wasn't you that bought the 12 reg in dark denim!!!!
Seriously, should I get the long and have them shortened, are they that good?

kittya · 15/07/2010 19:43

Im 5 6 and always get long.

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callalilies · 15/07/2010 19:52

thanks, just ordered some 12L in the dark denim

Decorhate · 15/07/2010 21:26

What are their sizings like? I am a bit loath to buy jeans without trying on - am a 12ish (ok a 13!) but sizes vary so much... have never bought jeans from Boden before, only tops/coats

kittya · 15/07/2010 22:32

go up to a 14, if you order a couple of pairs you can send one back. I generally go up a size.

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fishie · 15/07/2010 22:45

i had some a couple of years ago, they were short in the leg so go long if you aren't sure. they are beautifully made but i find uniqlo a better fit so not worth it for me even at sale price.

teta · 15/07/2010 23:32

I ordered some in the sale as recommended by mumsnet.They were horrible - the worse jeans i have tried on for years.They were like the stiff jeans without lycra that you could get 30 years ago.Apparently they did have lycra in them according to the label but you certainly couldn't feel it when trying on!.

kittya · 15/07/2010 23:45

thats a shame, Ive got about three pairs and I love them!! they cant be confused with skinny though, that would be too fashionable for Boden!!

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teta · 16/07/2010 00:12

I don't think Boden suits my shape - or maybe i just got sent dud stuff!.I am not normally difficult to shop for.However even the merino tunics looked god-awful on me.But these seem to look nice on virtually everyone else.

moragbellingham · 16/07/2010 08:47

I bought the short shorts and they looked ridiculous on me so sent them back - really baggy legs.
The capris from last year fitted so differently.
It's a PITA when you have a big arse and skinny legs.

Decorhate - I'm a GAP/topshop 30"30" and the Boden 12 fit round the waist perfectly.

There's only way to find out I guess.

SweetApril · 16/07/2010 11:54

Ooh, help! I've got some of these in my Boden basket waiting to checkout but just wanted to check if they're a hipster fit. Website says below the waist so does that mean on the hips? My bloated tum body shape only allows for hipsters! TIA.

SweetApril · 16/07/2010 12:00

Ah, I think the terminology is low rise. I'll try again - does anybody know if these jeans are low rise?! Sorry, I'm not very modern.

kittya · 16/07/2010 12:23

they arent for me but then I order a size up!

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SweetApril · 16/07/2010 12:33

Thanks, Kittya. I won't risk it then as I'm ordering a size up too!

HousewifeOfOrangeCounty · 16/07/2010 12:37

I'm 5'7" I have two pairs and they fit perfectly, so I don't think you'd need long unless you are particularly tall.

Also not convinced about needing a size larger, I've recently had to buy an 18 (much to my horror) but my Boden jeans are a 16 and tbh a little loose around the waist.

kittya · 16/07/2010 13:02

they do loosen up after afew minutes It depends if you are inbetween I suppose. I am!!

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purplepeony · 17/07/2010 13:18

I have sent for some but not sure- ordered them earlier in season found the material a bit weird- not quite like real denim.

The sizing was a bit odd too and the legs not really tight enough to tuck into boots.

However, will give another go.

I have ordered the "same" jeans in the preview with 20% off and an amazed to see that the measurements are completely different- the 10 in the sale is 1" bigger on the waist than the new season's size 10. Also the new seasons are almost an inch wider at the ankle Don't get this.

kittya · 17/07/2010 17:15

Ive got them in Bluebell and, at first I wasnt sure of the colour but I love it now and have had quite afew compliments.

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