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Boden dress. Would anyone wear this?

176 replies

StPaulandTheBrokenBones · 08/11/2022 16:43

www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/tulle-ruffle-midi-party-dress-onyx-green/sty-d0361-grn?cat=C1_S2_G360

Because I think this is not nice. It makes the lady look like a doily.

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SoundMachine · 08/11/2022 16:56

That dress is the natural conclusion of the whole Holly Hobbie dress style that is so popular at the moment.

And hopefully it really WILL be the conclusion, and we can all move on to other better styles 😁

RightOnTheEdge · 08/11/2022 16:56

Frenchfancy · 08/11/2022 16:44

I'd wear it if I needed to go to a fancy dress party as a Christmas tree.

🤣🤣

The tights and sandals look hideous.

qpmz · 08/11/2022 16:56

I wouldn't wear anything from Boden nor dress my kid their clothes!

ferneytorro · 08/11/2022 16:58

I’ve just returned the top. It was a bit too flamboyant for me but, having a very flat chest it could have worked.

MyGrandmaLizzie · 08/11/2022 16:58

Way too fussy, everything but the kitchen sink going on

DutchessOfMuck · 08/11/2022 16:59

I actually quite like it, think it would suit tall willow people. However the tights, belt, cardigan, shoes are all 😱 the stylist should be sacked.

It's not something I would buy for myself as it wouldn't do me any justice. Unless I was going for a sugar plum fairy on a bad day look.

avocadotofu · 08/11/2022 16:59

It wouldn't suit my body or my tastes TBH but if you like it go for it I guess.

ferneytorro · 08/11/2022 16:59

I mean I have a flat chest so the look was probably less arresting than this model. At least Boden are using different types of models I suppose.

MrsMigginsCatHiggins · 08/11/2022 17:00

Apparently it’s selling fast, lots of people wanting to dress like Nancy Sykes it seems!
They’ve managed to make it look even worse by styling it with a metallic belt in one picture, what the…
You’ve outdone yourself again Boden!

Thefriendlyone · 08/11/2022 17:03

I expect to see it in the Jan sales. Too much going on for me. It’s a different demographic than Bodens usual. The main model manages to make it look like a Xmas version of something to be worn to Oktoberfest. A dirndyl for the crimbo period.😂

moose62 · 08/11/2022 17:07

Don't like the dress but do like the skirt in tge picture!

IrishMamaMia · 08/11/2022 17:08

I see what they're going for but they've managed to miss the mark spectacularly. Don't think this would look good on anyone.

LadyGardenersQuestionTime · 08/11/2022 17:08

Lordy Lordy.

Stangerthings · 08/11/2022 17:09

It looks like something that Charlotte Bronte would have worn!

AgathaMystery · 08/11/2022 17:10

Jesus. I’d look like the prow a ship in that !!

hattie43 · 08/11/2022 17:10

Far too fussy so no I wouldn't personally wear it x

hoorayandupsherises · 08/11/2022 17:11

I quite like it (with Docs) but I personally would (could) never pay that much for a dress 😳

hostawater · 08/11/2022 17:11

I don't understand the latest Boden mail out. It's all tulle skirts and jumpers worn with bed socks and gold lame sandals. Less SJP in her SATC heyday, more child hopped up on Smarties raids dressing up box.

Numbat2022 · 08/11/2022 17:12

It's clearly hideous. However, seeing it with a jumper over - I used to have a very similar skirt in the late 90s. So elements are good, I think it's just that bodice ruining the rest of it.

SuperCamp · 08/11/2022 17:14

It’s horrible.

A truly bizarre effect on the presentation of boobage.

And what are the white bits round the hem? Their website is so crap on my phone I can’t see it properly.

Enko · 08/11/2022 17:15

Dd 2 age 21. Would love this

Towoowoo · 08/11/2022 17:24

No. Because if it does that to the beautiful model's boobs then goodness knows what it would do to mine!

EllaPaella · 08/11/2022 17:26

No. And looks awful with the tights and sandals combo.

jmx3 · 08/11/2022 17:27

Love the black version.

RedElephants · 08/11/2022 17:30

No