Anyone else sent back most of their Boden sale purchases?

[TheRealMrsJohnSimm]

I have just returned 2 out of the 3 things I ordered for me and 4 out of the 7 things I ordered for DS1.

The womens' sizing is just all over the place this year - the size 10 pleat front jacket I ordered was massive (despite a supposed fitted look) and the size 8 chic knitted top was far too small.

I also thought the quality/colours of the boys stuff was truly naff IRL. Very disappointed as my boys have always worn their stuff and never had any probs with quality/colour before.

oops I bet it is set to private, I will make it public so you can all gaze at my beautiful dd.

Done

Thanks, MrsJohn - I'm feeling a bit more hopeful now!

Oh, she looks sweet!
I got my DD a little blue and white spotty jersey dress in Monsoon yesterday for a tenner, it's got long sleeves but it's a little bit similar to the teadress which looks very pretty.
My best Boden buy was a coat for DD on ebay for 2 quid. Beat that, Johnnie!

I do like navy and white polka dot. It will last her a while as well as it is quite long so she will be wearing it next summer as well.

I bought some bits from Joules as well when they had a 3 for 2, but there was very little left.

to Mrs John Simm - I'm not sure what the usual Boden sizing is like.

I think I'm about an 18 bust and 16 waist and the size 18 fitted well enough. But smaller sizes might come up v differently. Am still breast feeding which means I am trying to buy for more of an hour glass than a pear figure atm - I don't imagine that will last though.

I was surprised at how the cross over and length on the chic knitted top suited me. I'd ordered it for the colours - mainly purple with pink trim- but wasn't sure about the style. It seems an odd piece for summer, as it would have been far too hot most of the time to wear a long merino top (which is more like a tunic really).

The tunic shape is quite flattering in some ways, but I want to be able to wear a smart jacket over for work and that is difficult with a long, warm tunic. Fine at home, in winter, with a gilet over, maybe (it's cold here).

I like the idea of the sailor jumpers but they seem to put a lot of grey near the face and I don't think that would suit me.

Paolosgirl - no the cashmere jumper was quite small. I sent mine back because DH said it looked funny round the armpits .

I ordered the print dress in pink - it's absolutely gorgeous on. I never noticed it before cos they kept showing the yellow one in the brochure. It's a bit short so I may pluck up the courage to post a picture of my knees and see if you think I can get away with it

thanks bettymum - might be tempted to order that then!

not very hopeful about the ruffle henley on its way though

flatcap you're DD is very well-dressed

Is it just me, or do all the dress look like maternity? All high waisted and perfect for skinny minnies!
I have spent so many years being pregnant, I don't want to wear clothes that make me still look like I am, thank you very much!

Joliejolie - I am of large norkage so most things look like maternity dresses on me, but Boden ones are the exception. The halterneck one was lovely too and I didn't even need a bra with the Riviera one. Sent it back cos there's only so many days of summer in this country!

Thanks BodenG . I'd had my eye on the cashmere since the catalogue came out, but couldn't justify the £99. Was v excited when I saw it had been reduced!

I can't believe I've succumbed to Boden. Is it an inevitable part of getting older?

I got the chic cashmere jumper in the oaty colur- size 10- and it's lovely. comes up quite small- normally I'd get into an 8, but this one is a bit tighter fit.

sent back the purple shift dress- odd fit- got the colour block shift earlier this year in an 8- but the shift dress is tight round the waist in a 10 -but the bust is too loose.

Ordered the Riviera before the sale and sent back- I just look incredibly frumpy in full skirts being only 5' 3".

Am v - they had sold out of the oaty colour when I was online, so ordered the blue. Wouldn't have been my first choice, but what the heck.

Just ordered the blue spotty dress for my dd, based on flatcap dd's lovely modelling pics!

Sailor jumper is lovely! (phew)

But - I won't be wearing it for months yet, as it's much heavier then I expected. Also, the neck is wider then it looks online, so I'll have to wear a tshirt under it if I don't want to share the joys of my grey bra straps with the world.

'Dear Clothing Retailers, why oh why oh why'

etc.

But for £23 I'm v pleased. Sizing is on the generous side btw if you're ordering.

Can someone link to the Boden Sale - I can't get on at the moment and have the urge.

Here you go cornsillk:
www.boden.co.uk/en-GB/Sale.html#nav
MorrisZapp, I have to wear a t-shirt under the scoop neck vests unless I want to share large amounts of cleavage (and greying bra) with the world.

Just ordered the artisan coat, ruffle henley,flowerburst shirt and merino henley.
Anyone got any of these? Ummed and ahhed about the coat, looks fab, hopefully not too poncey.

Just got my chic cashmere and chic knitted tops - I can confirm that they are def. cut of the generous size. I'm an 8/10, and I would say they are on the biggish side of 10. Not sure if I'll be keeping them

thanks bettymum - still won't let me on though!