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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Someone had linked a Boden dress I thought was cute so I went down a boden rabbit hole and ordered four to try.  I’ll give my reviews and then the mean girl can tell me “never change” for liking Boden.

https://us.boden.com/products/women-amber-pleat-jersey-midi-dress-hunter-green-d1503jad?syclid=b246ebf1-0b67-4e84-8537-a25d1611fc77&utm_campaign=shipping-confirmation-email&utm_content=product&utm_medium=email&utm_source=OrderlyEmails
This dress was really comfy and the waist is extremely flattering.  I’m really not a fan of puffed sleeves — these are ever so slightly puffed.  This dress ended up looking a little school marmish on me, maybe because the puffed sleeves which maybe don’t work after “a certain age.”  Probably returning but would be cute on someone that can carry off a puffed sleeve.  This one felt slightly more dressy than the casual wear to farmers market vibe or vacation vibe I wanted but I could wear it to work, I think, and would probably even work with a blazer.

https://us.boden.com/products/women-heidi-ruched-rope-jersey-dress-winter-blush-d1631pnk?syclid=8224b6e3-9a49-4491-88f1-465e28208a10&utm_campaign=shipping-confirmation-email&utm_content=product&utm_medium=email&utm_source=OrderlyEmails
I wanted to love this and i actually hope one of you gets it.  It’s a gorgeous soft clay color and is incredibly comfortable and cool.  The pockets are great.  Unfortunately, I am long waisted with a menopause belly and the high waist on it makes me look pregnant.  If you don’t have a belly (or maybe if you’re short waisted or have a bigger bust that could hide the belly?), this would be a great summer casual dress.  I’m really sad this one didn’t look good because the fabric and color are great.

https://us.boden.com/products/women-honor-short-jersey-shirt-dress-broad-bean-d1630mnt?syclid=573daf42-482f-4b03-91e6-c63c5c6d7a7c&utm_campaign=shipping-confirmation-email&utm_content=product&utm_medium=email&utm_source=OrderlyEmails
I actually ordered this in long so it hits right below my knees.  It’s pretty flattering although I feel like my mom maybe had a very similar dress in the early 80s?  I might keep this because with the longer length I think I can wear this to work on Friday and just put a cardigan on for the office — I commute by metro so really like cool things for that July commute.  It’s also a practical, wear around dress and would work for like a casual bbq.  So not exciting but comfortable and flattering.

https://us.boden.com/products/women-naomi-jersey-midi-dress-deep-wisteria-ikat-d1632prp
This one is actually more flattering on than in the photos I think.  I feel like I could wear it around on vacation, to a bbq type thing, and also maybe for Fridays at work with nicer flats.  I also feel like it could wear it into fall with a jacket and boots and maybe switch up the belt.  It’s comfortable and the pockets hang well.  The only downside is that — as often happens — I feel like the printed jersey doesn’t feel as substantial as the solid color jersey.  I’m hoping it will wear okay and not loose shape but I think I will gamble on it.

I always wait a couple of days and then try everything on again … so we’ll see.  I might try gojng down to marine layer and trying on some dresses there too.

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