BODEN new season- got your catalogue?

[pinkfrocks]

As always I am a bit disappointed. Too many patterns. stripes and dotty-circles. The only thing that grabs me is possibly the weekend casual dress but the summer version which I have is quite low necked.

[chocolatecheesecake]

Totally agree re sleeves and tops being too short, I don't want to have to wear a vest under every top in order to get something that covers my bum!

Equally don't like the extra material they often add to the back of dresses through pleating/ ruching. My bum is big enough already thanks.

Having said all that I do have a lot of boden clothes...

[LadySybilLikesCake]

Tops! I bought a lovely looking one last year. But. It's so gathered at the front it takes days for it to dry through the layers. I dare not wear it because it doesn't dry easily. ARGH!!

[TheFirmament]

To go back to the sewing, I've sometimes bought 2 t-shirts in the sale and used one to add an extra 6 inches to the other. If they're stripy (which they are of course :o) you can do it so it doesn't show. I do this because I like the colours and the quality is really good. But just make them longer Boden! A LOT longer.

[LadySybilLikesCake]

Is it not cheaper to buy a tunic? They are longer and probably shrink a little in the wash. Sorted with minimal effort!

[TheFirmament]

It's actually not cheaper as the everyday tops are v bargainous in the sale - but also the tunics haven't come in a colour I like so far! And I would have to chop and alter the tunic too as they tend to be A-line.

I'm sure they will sort it eventually and do proper long tops like Isabella Oliver. When they do, their site will crash from all the orders.

[LadySybilLikesCake]

Fingers crossed!

[polyhymnia]

Yet another plea for longer tops, please, please. Agree tunics aren't the complete answer as not many styles and some if those are in garish 'fun type' prints ( or even bird prints).

Most waists too high too.

Do hope someone from Boden reads this!

[BikeRunSki]

A lot of a Gap tops are available in long length if you order online.

[ManicMinor]

I so wish they would drop the waist a bit for the dresses, at least for longer length! The occasional dress where it doesn't matter where the waist is is perfect for work - well made, easily washable, long enough for the office. Just need the waists lower!!

[LadySybilLikesCake]

They all look pretty normal low in the catalogue, so it's quite naughty for them to show one thing, then send you something which isn't the same. Surely it's a 'not as described' issue?

[HiawathaDidntBotherTooMuch]

What is happening to their prices? There is a nice jumper that I like for 6yo DS. 60% cotton, 20% merino wool, 20% polydamide.

It is £35. Bloody hell! Its an outrageous price. Even with 15% off, it would be £29.75.

[LadySybilLikesCake]

Their prices have always been bonkers. I wait for the sales, that way they are the same prices as a normal shop without the discounts.

[HiawathaDidntBotherTooMuch]

Much as I don't want it to sell out while I wait for a better discount, I cant pay £29.75 after discount for a cotton mix jumper for a 6 year old.

[LadySybilLikesCake]

Fair enough. If it's going to be a discount, it needs to be a better price than the equivalent of a full priced item from Next.

[Pinkfrocks]

I like the short sleeves as I have short arms and the top are always long enough. so there.

[TheFirmament]

I know, their prices for kids' dresses, jumpers and coats are eye-watering. I go on ebay for those. (Where they are still not that cheap!)

[LadySybilLikesCake]

You work for Boden, don't you, Pinkfrocks? Short sleeves are good if you want ¾ length. High waist isn't good for anyone!

[Pinkfrocks]

I have short arms- runs in the family! 3/4 length are almost full length on me and full length always need turning up ( except in Boden.)

[LadySybilLikesCake]

Ah, OK I don't mind ¾ length, unless it's cold.