Spring may not officially hit the UK for a few more weeks, but many fashion enthusiasts, including myself, are already in the mood for flowy dresses. However, dressing during this transitional period can be quite challenging.
It's not exactly sundress season yet, and I'm growing tired of my winter outfits. Luckily, I've found a dress at Boden that's ideal for year-round wear.
With its adaptable style and timeless colour scheme, it can be paired with tights and chunky boots in the colder months and with heels or sandals when the weather warms up. Even better, it's currently on sale.
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The Ivy Border Print Midi Dress usually sells for £110, but shoppers can now snag it with a whopping 70% discount, reducing the price to £33 - a saving of £77. The Ivy Dress boasts so many unique features that it's hard to know where to start.
Firstly, its stunning boho-inspired print makes it suitable for both casual and formal occasions. Its elegant design means it can be worn to work, on holiday, or for drinks with friends, reports the Manchester Evening News.
It has a fully lined bodice for comfort and non-itchiness and is designed to fall mid-calf. The fit-and-flare design suits all body types, whether you're petite or tall, curvy or slim.
The fitted bodice accentuates the upper body curves, cinching at the waist to create an illusion of an hourglass figure. Boden's Ivy Border Print Midi Dress is making waves, with its elasticated waist that's a boon for anyone who deals with bloating, and the added bonus of being machine washable. True to Boden's practical yet chic design ethos, it boasts side pockets for stashing all your day-to-day must-haves.
Buyers are showering the dress in praise, evident from numerous five-star reviews. One happy shopper shared their workplace comfort, saying: "Love an easy dress for the office. So comfortable when sitting at a desk for eight hours."
Another enthused buyer commented on their first Boden buy: "My first Boden purchase. I am delighted with it. The fit is perfect (my usual size) and the quality is absolutely wonderful. The perfect spring or autumn dress. A great weight to the dress keeps it looking great all day long."
Yet another customer expressed their joy of discovery: "Bought this dress in the sale as really not sure about the pattern but so glad I did, what a fabulous dress. Beautiful drape and fit and extremely flattering on a slim frame. I love vibrant patterns over the more drab boring colours so have picked up some wonderful printed dresses in the sale at bargain prices. Have had so many compliments on its first outing."
However, amidst the praises, a single shopper provided a word of caution, rating the Ivy Border Print Midi Dress two stars and calling it 'too revealing' for their liking: "I loved this dress but its far too revealing. I so wish Boden would get the cut right - most women do have a curvy chest - we aren't all a 32 bust (I wish I was)."
This might be something prospective buyers want to consider. Some dresses look great on models, but not so flattering on those with a bigger bust, as one reviewer noted: "These dresses look great on the model but just awful when you have a normal but bigger chest size. Buying a bigger dress doesn't work. A v-neckline flatters but not when you feel you're exposing far more flesh than is appropriate."
On the other hand, another customer raved about their recent Boden buy: "This dress is just perfect for dressing up or down and I'm so pleased with it. It's a good winter weight jersey and with the ruched waist really gives me a good shape. Contrary to other reviews I wouldn't consider the neckline to be all that revealing at all (unless you're a nun). I bought it in the sale and I think I got a real bargain."
If you're looking for other bohemian-inspired dresses, consider Nobody's Child's Black Cord Embroidered Flossie Midi Dress, now £61.20 (was £120) with code EXTRA20, or their Dark Denim Floral Embroidered Paso Midi Dress, reduced to £30.60 from £120. River Island's £59 Brown Check Cowl Neck Midi Dress is also popular.
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