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WTF has happened to Boden?

59 replies

JenniferAlisonPhilipaSue · 26/06/2022 09:21

Used to get a lot of stuff from Boden but don't like them now and haven't really found other places I like as much.
Just had a look at Boden's new stuff and I can't be alone in thinking tihs top is hideous?
www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/tulle-shoulder-jersey-top-black/sty-t1062-blk?cat=C1_S2_G360

OP posts:
Skinnermarink · 26/06/2022 09:23

I mean it’s a bit Black Swan but off all the ‘hideous’ things that Boden come out with I don’t think it’s that bad at all 🤣 a younger skinnier me would have rocked that with skinny jeans and flat pumps and a really bright coloured handbag.

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 26/06/2022 09:23

Grim. It looks like a flamenco dancer without the skirt.

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 26/06/2022 09:26

I quite like it. And don’t like Boden generally.

NerrSnerr · 26/06/2022 09:29

I don't usually like a lot in Boden but I do really like that.

Wond3rment · 26/06/2022 09:33

Not a fan of Boden but I think that’s lovely

Enko · 26/06/2022 09:34

I don't mind it and i rarely like boden stuff

PeppaPigIsBacon · 26/06/2022 09:36

Wouldn’t wear it now, but I quite like it.

RedCarsGoFaster · 26/06/2022 09:37

Ooh no, I love that and I'm definitely not their normal demographic.

I'm assuming they are trying to widen their appeal to middle aged ex-goths.....

Libertybear80 · 26/06/2022 09:39

I quite like that and I do buy but Boden but not as much as I did and that's mainly because the quality of the items got worse. I but less items but better quality from Jigsaw now.

Shiningstarr · 26/06/2022 09:40

I don't buy from Boden but I love that top.

pictish · 26/06/2022 09:54

Like that top. Sorry. 😄

5thHelena · 26/06/2022 09:56

That top is gorgeous I'd wear it in a heartbeat

allthegoodusernameshavegone · 26/06/2022 09:59

I’m not a Boden customer but I quite like the top

CPandme · 26/06/2022 10:09

i quite like it. It wouldn’t suit me but I think it looks nice. Tbf never bought anything from Biden.

Whitney168 · 26/06/2022 10:13

Another vote for 'wouldn't suit me but I love it' (particularly in the green).

DinosaursEatMan · 26/06/2022 10:15

RedCarsGoFaster · 26/06/2022 09:37

Ooh no, I love that and I'm definitely not their normal demographic.

I'm assuming they are trying to widen their appeal to middle aged ex-goths.....

Yes, yes and yes 😂

DinosaursEatMan · 26/06/2022 10:15

But only the black version

savvy7 · 26/06/2022 10:18

I love it and my younger self would have worn it

KarlWrenbury · 26/06/2022 10:20

I utterly agree. Used to rely on it for modern plain and stylish workwear, now all horrific prints

KarlWrenbury · 26/06/2022 10:21

But do like the link on OP
THe long gypsy dresses. No

BoomVan · 26/06/2022 10:23

I also thinks its quite nice! I don't like that the main part of the top is jersey so think it would hang strangely but otherwise it's more interesting than what I would usually associate with boden

SandyWedges · 26/06/2022 10:29

I like that top but hate some of their other stuff so assume I'm not their target audience.

iBrows · 26/06/2022 10:29

I think it’s awful and would make most women look very out of proportion. At least it’s something different though.

SandyWedges · 26/06/2022 10:30

Oh and it says more than 100 people have snapped up the black one

Wouldloveanother · 26/06/2022 10:31

That t shirt is awful! I can’t think of a single event where it would look good or appropriate but then i tend to avoid sleeveless due to scarring on one of my arms. I’ve never really shopped at Boden although I strolled onto the website the other day, it had some nice kids stuff.