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Venice Dress

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May we present our salute to the swinging Sixties. A trimtastic treat.

  • 85% extra fine merino wool 15% nylon
  • Hand washable
  • Semi fitted shape
  • ¾ length sleeves
  • Length finishes above knee
  • Self fabric embellishment at neckline, cuff and hem
Garment Measurements
 6 R8 R8 L10 R10 L12 R12 L14 R14 L
Front length91.5369236¼99.539¼92.536½10039½9336½100.539½94.537¼10240¼
Total chest7830¾8232¼8232¼863486349035½9035½9537½9537½
Front neck drop156156156161616161616
Total waist8332¾8734¼8734¼9135¾9135¾9537½9537½10039½10039½
Total hem9537½10039½10039½10541¼10541¼11043¼11043¼11545¼11545¼
Underarm length3212½3212½3212½3212½3212½3212½3212½3212½3212½
 16 R16 L18 R18 L20 R20 L22 L
Front length9637¾103.540¾97.538½10541¼9939106.54210842½
Total chest10039½10039½10641¾10641¾112441124411846½
Front neck drop1717171717.5717.5717.57
Total waist10541¼10541¼11143¾11143¾117461174612348½
Total hem12147½12147½127501275013352½13352½13954¾
Underarm length3212½3212½3112¼3112¼3112¼3112¼3011¾

REVIEW SUMMARY

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BodenWomen Venice Dress
 
4.1

(based on 20 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (15)
  • Well made (11)
  • Great design (10)
  • Practical (8)
  • Durable (5)

Cons

  • Poor fit (5)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (9)
  • Wear to work (8)
  • Night out (6)
  • Special occasions (5)
  • Workwear (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Classic dresser (12), Casual dresser (4), Trendy/stylish dresser (3)
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort driven (6), Style driven (6)

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5.0

Love It

By JanGan

from S Wales

About Me Casual smart

See all my reviews

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Great Design
  • Practical
  • Well Made
  • Wrinkle Resistant

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Wear To Work

    Comments about Boden Women Venice Dress:

    I love the detail on the hem and the material is good quality and heavy. It is more of a tunic length rather than a dress on me... Love it and can't wait to wear it

    • Age:
    • 45-54 yrs old
    • Tell us a bit about your height:
    • Tal (>5'7")
    • Tell us a bit about your shape:
    • Apple
    • Tell us a bit about your size:
    • Regular (UK12-UK14)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels half size too big
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort Driven
     
    4.0

    great dress

    By Happyshopper

    from uk

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Great Design
    • Practical
    • Retains Shape

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Boden Women Venice Dress:

        I wish I had bought this dress earlier in the seasopn, but the price put me off and the reviews ! It is a beautiful dress, slightly shaped at the waist, and a thick fabric. that holds its shape beautifully. Probably too thick to wear with one of your winter jackets but the black is certainly smart enough for work - and I just wish that now you had either the blue or purple in my size !

        • Age:
        • 45-54 yrs old
        • Tell us a bit about your height:
        • Regular (5'4"-5'6")
        • Tell us a bit about your shape:
        • Curvey
         
        5.0

        Fantastic!

        By henrirol

        from london

        About Me Classic Dresser

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Practical

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Night Out

          Comments about Boden Women Venice Dress:

          When this dress finally arrived I was eagerly awaiting to try on. After less flattering models and a lengthy search to find a nice day to evening dress..... This dress ticks all the right boxes. Hurray!!!

          Fitted without hugging - flattering without showing every bump and lump
          It is a real find!

          At 5ft 7 the long was just on knee - very flattering length. if you are hesitant give this dress a try! Grab a bargain before they disappear.

          • Age:
          • 35-44 yrs old
          • Tell us a bit about your height:
          • Tal (>5'7")
          • Tell us a bit about your shape:
          • Pear
          • Tell us a bit about your size:
          • Regular (UK12-UK14)
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Comfort vs Style:
          • Style Driven
           
          4.0

          Good stuff

          By Wundurra

          from Estonia

          About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Great Design
          • Practical
          • Retains Shape
          • Well Made
          • Wrinkle Resistant

          Cons

          • Must Hand Wash

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Wear To Work

          Comments about Boden Women Venice Dress:

          Good quality dress, but you should certainly size down. I bougth the Navy in size 8L (I´m usually wearing size 10 or 38 or M). I love the material, it´s nice and heavy.

          • Age:
          • 25-34 yrs old
          • Tell us a bit about your height:
          • Regular (5'4"-5'6")
          • Tell us a bit about your shape:
          • Slim
          • Tell us a bit about your size:
          • Slim (UK6-UK10)
          • Sizing:
          • Feels full size too big
          • Comfort vs Style:
          • Comfort Driven
           
          5.0

          Perfect

          By Karis

          from London, UK

          About Me Classic Dresser

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Great Design
          • Well Made
          • Wrinkle Resistant

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Special Occasions

            Comments about Boden Women Venice Dress:

            Bought this for my mother as a gift and she absolutely loved it! Perfect size- it is loose-fitting, so skims over her hips nicely. It's a lovely fabric and you can really tell it is well made. Excellent quality!

            • Age:
            • 35-44 yrs old
            • Tell us a bit about your height:
            • Tal (>5'7")
            • Tell us a bit about your shape:
            • Pear
            • Tell us a bit about your size:
            • Regular (UK12-UK14)
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Style Driven
             
            5.0

            I LOVE this dress

            By Rugbymom

            from Bristol

            About Me Classic Dresser

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Great Design
            • Practical
            • Well Made

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Wear To Work

              Comments about Boden Women Venice Dress:

              This dress is everything that I wanted it to be. I am tall (5ft 10ins)and curvy and it is very forgiving and flattering with the longer length falling just below my knee . I bought the purple which is a gorgeous rich shade. Great quality material and a style that you can accessorise and dress up. I plan to wear it to work with thick tights but I can also see me wearing it for smart/casual nights out when I don't want to wear jeans. The only question is can I resist buying the navy one too!

              • Age:
              • 45-54 yrs old
              • Tell us a bit about your height:
              • Tal (>5'7")
              • Tell us a bit about your shape:
              • Curvey
              • Tell us a bit about your size:
              • Curvy (UK16+)
              • Sizing:
              • Feels half size too big
              • Comfort vs Style:
              • Comfort Driven
               
              4.0

              Great choice for a cold winter

              By sandra

              from n ireland

              About Me Casual Dresser

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Practical
              • Well Made

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Night Out
                • Wear To Work

                Comments about Boden Women Venice Dress:

                As with most of the other reviews i'd agree that you should size down on this dress. It's great with boots and warm tights and i think this is the sort of item boden do so well.

                • Age:
                • 45-54 yrs old
                • Tell us a bit about your height:
                • Petite (<5'3")
                • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                • Curvey
                • Tell us a bit about your size:
                • Regular (UK12-UK14)
                • Sizing:
                • Feels full size too big
                • Comfort vs Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                My search is over!

                By Janyliz

                from Liverpool

                About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Great Design
                • Well Made
                • Wrinkle Resistant

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Night Out
                  • Wear To Work

                  Comments about Boden Women Venice Dress:

                  Oh my, I can't tell you how gorgeous this dress is, I am so excited. Fabric is beautiful and hangs fabulously.
                  I ordered Navy in size 8 but it was bag like. I swapped for a size 6 (I've never been a size 6, EVER)in purple, navy sold out sadly.
                  Didn't think I'd love the purple but the dress is so fab the colour barely matters, although not sure I'd pull off the yellow!
                  I've tried maybe 10 boden dresses this season and this is the only keeper. At last I have a big smile and a Boden glow. :) Thank you!

                  • Age:
                  • 35-44 yrs old
                  • Tell us a bit about your height:
                  • Regular (5'4"-5'6")
                  • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                  • Apple
                  • Tell us a bit about your size:
                  • Slim (UK6-UK10)
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels full size too big
                  • Comfort vs Style:
                  • Style Driven
                   
                  4.0

                  quirky pretty dress

                  By 1969mandy

                  from Southampton Hants

                  About Me Casual Dresser, More chic than grunge

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Great Design
                  • Well Made

                  Cons

                  • Must Hand Wash
                  • Order a size smaller
                  • Poor Fit

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear
                  • Family gatherings
                  • Special Occasions

                  Comments about Boden Women Venice Dress:

                  Order a size smaller as not tailored. I'm a size 16, and as busty, ordered an 18 cardi from Boden once and the buttons still pulled. This dress however I should have just ordered a 16 as it is over generous. It is not tailored so just hangs A-line from bust. Altho a bit shapeless, I would recommend this, as I have teamed my yellow gold dress with aubergine boots and belt. A bit funky without looking like mutton. Lovely heavy material- good quality. Design at cuffs and hem just lift it from being run-of-the-mill. If you just want to wear it as dress without accessorising, I suggest order a size smaller and be no more than a 12/14 or else you may look like a sack of spuds.

                  • Age:
                  • 35-44 yrs old
                  • Tell us a bit about your height:
                  • Tal (>5'7")
                  • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                  • Hourglas
                  • Tell us a bit about your size:
                  • Curvy (UK16+)
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels full size too big
                  • Comfort vs Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                   
                  5.0

                  Gorgeous 60's style dress

                  By LC

                  from UK

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Great Design
                  • Practical

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear
                    • Night Out
                    • Wear To Work

                    Comments about Boden Women Venice Dress:

                    I wanted this dress to be just above the knee and fairly fitted. I'm slim and 5'9''. It took a couple of goes to get the sizing right, but going a size smaller and ordering a regular gave me the look I wanted...not at all sack like if you get the sizing right. Very pleased with it so bought two :)

                    • Age:
                    • 45-54 yrs old
                    • Tell us a bit about your height:
                    • Tal (>5'7")
                    • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                    • Slim
                    • Tell us a bit about your size:
                    • Slim (UK6-UK10)
                    • Comfort vs Style:
                    • Style Driven

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