While spring is still a few weeks away in the UK, many of us fashion enthusiasts are already yearning for spring dress season. However, dressing during this transitional period can be tricky – it’s not quite time for sundresses, yet the winter wardrobe is starting to feel monotonous.
Luckily, we’ve discovered a dress at Boden that’s ideal for year-round wear. Its adaptable style and timeless colour scheme mean it can be paired with tights and sturdy boots in colder months, or with heels or sandals when the weather warms up.
Even better, it’s currently on sale. The Ivy Border Print Midi Dress usually sells for £110, but shoppers can now snag it with a whopping 76% discount, reducing the price to £26.40 – a saving of £83.60. The Ivy Dress boasts numerous distinctive features that make it stand out.
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Firstly, its stunning boho-inspired print lends itself well to both casual and formal occasions, making it suitable for work, holidays, or social outings, reports the Manchester Evening News. The dress also has a fully lined bodice for comfort and to prevent any itchiness, and is designed to fall mid-calf.
Its fit-and-flare design caters to 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.
The garment also comes with an elasticated waistband, ideal for those days when bloating strikes, and is easily maintained as it’s machine washable. And, as expected from Boden, it offers practical side pockets for convenient storage of daily must-haves.
The Ivy Border Print Midi Dress from Boden has been warmly welcomed by its customers, receiving a trove of five-star reviews. One particularly pleased shopper commented: “Love an easy dress for the office. So comfortable when sitting at a desk for eight hours.”
Another satisfied customer remarked: “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.”
A third purchaser expressed: “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.”
While most feedback was positive, one shopper provided a two-star review, labelling the Ivy Border Print Midi Dress ‘lovely’ but criticising it for being ‘too revealing’, which they found unsuitable for their taste. Their review read: “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).”
Shoppers are chattering about their hits and misses with fashion finds, as one customer documents the struggle of finding dresses that cater to a fuller bust. Disappointed, they shared: “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 a happier note, another shopper is over the moon with their latest Boden purchase, saying: “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.”
For those chasing boho vibes, we can’t get enough of Nobody’s Child’s chic Black Cord Embroidered Flossie Midi Dress. Usually priced at £120, eagle-eyed buyers can snap it up for £72.
And there’s more – the stunning Dark Denim Floral Embroidered Paso Midi Dress has been slashed from £120 down to £36, an £84 steal. Meanwhile, River Island’s £49 Blue Denim Button Front Midi Bodycon Dress is trending.