Boden

[MrsElijahMikaelson1]

So, I’ve received a brochure in the post and there looks to be some nice linen stuff for summer. Has anyone ordered recently and what did you think about quality and fabrics as it’s been a while since `I had anything from them.

I just think it’s got SO expensive and is no better quality than M&S.

I think their most recent stuff is nicer than a few years ago but still very expensive. They always run offers so don't ever pay full price - you can usually find 25% off at least especially if you sign up for marketing emails. I bought two of the Alba dresses and they are great for work in this hot weather.

I went off Boden for a while but found a lovely linen dress this summer. Good quality and a flattering cut.

Also bought a raffia bag which was complete tat, so I’d say it’s fine but not consistent quality.

Any advice on sizing? Size guide puts me firmly as a 6, but I usually wear tops in a size 8 or sometimes 10. I hate ordering multiple sizes and ordering three just seems nuts. I could order 6 tops and at best I'd be keeping one, which is a shocking return rate when all I want is to be able to choose my favourite from two designs and get the fit right.

I’m a 12 in Next and WYSE, 10 in Fat Face, Me and Em, Poetry and buy a Boden side 12 which fits nicely.

I go up a size in boden compared to M&S if that helps?

Might give it a go then there are a couple of dresses that I fancy

I love Boden this season. The quality is much better than M&S except maybe jeans. I’ve bought 2 kaftan dresses.