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Please help me ditch my Boden habit!

33 replies

QueenMabby · 14/03/2019 17:05

Just that really. I’m 43. 5’ 7”. Size 8. Pear shaped. Long body, short legs.
Most of my wardrobe consists of Boden stuff. Mostly plain and stripes. No crazy florals. Also mostly navy. I generally buy in the sales or when 15-20% off.
Am desperate for something by a different brand (and not navy!) but am struggling.
I’m a SAHM so no workwear needed. I like to be comfy but not scruffy. Don’t wear heels really as they give me problems with my back.
No clue where to start. Can anyone help?

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Sexnotgender · 15/03/2019 08:12

I love seasalt!

StarkintheSouth · 15/03/2019 11:25

I love Hush, Arket, Cos, Other Stories, Mango and Zara. My style is simple (& I'd like to think classic) with the odd quirky touch. I work but also being a mum I like to be comfortable as well as smart/casual. Sometimes grab stuff from H&M too. Ordering online from Mango and Hush in particularly is v easy. Having said that I do have an amazing jumpsuit from Boden ;) Have fun shopping!!!!

QueenMabby · 15/03/2019 13:31

I have just bought two dresses from....Hobbs. Yes, I know. Not startling in fashion sense but they’re possibles for a christening so seemed suitable. They’re not Boden. Or navy!! Maybe I’m cured? 😂😂

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BikeRunSki · 15/03/2019 13:33

We Are Thought (casual).
Phase 8 (work dresses)

ivykaty44 · 15/03/2019 13:35

Landsend sale stuff - they usually have size 8 left in all the good stuff

wink1970 · 15/03/2019 16:17

Similar style I think, I just looked and my day wardrobe (work from home) is

Boden
Joules (harbour tops)
Hobbs (jumpers)
White stuff (some lovely Ts)
surprising amount of Monsoon (vest tops/camis)
Jigsaw (brilliant wrap cardigans, it turns out I have 5 of the same style)

QueenMabby · 16/03/2019 07:37

Thanks wink. I have my eye on a couple of Jigsaw pieces. They’re going to have to be sale purchases though I think! £££

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snoozetastic · 19/03/2019 21:29

Think the problem is not boden per se but the rut of sticking with one brand.

Think it's a bit like a make up rut - best addressed by getting someone else or three to pick some different for you and see how it makes you feel ?personal shopper time

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