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City Wool Dress

£125.00 BQ009

Proof that you can still feel feminine when you’re earning a living. This is the perfect dress when you’re going on to meet friends after work. And for those who find blending in boring, we’ve added a colourful cranberry which you could easily wear at the weekend.

  • Italian Wool Italian Wool
  • Main 98% wool 2% elastane
  • Lining 100% viscose
  • Dry clean only
  • Semi fitted shape
  • Short sleeves
  • Length finishes just above knee
  • Full body lining
  • Back vent
  • Knot detail at centre front under bust
  • Concealed side zip
Body Measurements
UK6810121416182022
Bustup to 82up to 3282-8632-33½87-9034-35½91-9436-3795-9937½-39100-10439½-41105-11041½-43111-11643½-45½117-12346-48
Waistup to 64up to 2564-6825-26½69-7227-2873-7628½-3077-8130½-3282-8732½-3488-9334½-36½94-9937-39100-10539½-41
Hipup to 85up to 33½85-8933½-3590-9435½-3795-9937½-39100-10439½-41105-11041½-43111-11643½-45½117-12246-48123-12848½-51
Garment Measurements
 6 R8 R8 L10 R10 L12 R12 L14 R14 L
Front length94.33795.237½102.740½96.137¾103.640¾9738¼104.54198.338¾105.841¾
Total chest84338834½8834½9236¼9236¼9637¾9637¾10139¾10139¾
Front neck drop20.4820.6820.6820.820.8212121.221.2
Total waist7529½793179318332¾8332¾8734¼8734¼9236¼9236¼
Total hip8734¼9236¼9236¼9738¼9738¼10240¼10240¼1074210742
Total hem8332¾8834½8834½9336½9336½9838½9838½10340½10340½
Sleeve length - from shoulder seam to cuff13.5141414.514.515615615.6615.66
 16 R16 L18 R18 L20 R20 L22 L
Front length99.839¼107.342¼101.239¾108.742¾102.740½110.243½111.644
Total chest10641¾10641¾112441124411846½11846½12448¾
Front neck drop21.421.421.621.621.821.822
Total waist97.638½97.638½103.640¾103.640¾109.643109.643115.645½
Total hip11344½11344½119471194712549¼12549¼13151½
Total hem109431094311545¼11545¼12147½12147½12750
Sleeve length - from shoulder seam to cuff16.216.216.816.817.4717.47187

REVIEW SUMMARY

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BodenWomen City Wool Dress
 
3.9

(based on 9 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (7)
  • Well made (4)
  • Durable (3)
  • Great design (3)
  • Practical (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Wear to work (4)
    • Workwear (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Classic dresser (5), Casual dresser (4)
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Style driven (4)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    5.0

    Excellent interview dress

    By Harley

    from Cumbria

    About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Great Design
    • Retains Shape

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Wear To Work

      Comments about Boden Women City Wool Dress:

      This dress hangs really well, looks very smart but still maintains a relaxed feel about it. Perfect for work.

      • Age:
      • 45-54 yrs old
      • Tell us a bit about your height:
      • Tall (more than 5'7'')
      • Tell us a bit about your shape:
      • Slim
      • Tell us a bit about your size:
      • Regular (12-14)
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Style Driven
       
      4.0

      Great style, but not weddingy enough.

      By Rackers

      from Bristol

      About Me Casual Dresser

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Great Design
      • Practical
      • Well Made

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Wear To Work

        Comments about Boden Women City Wool Dress:

        Good quality but I bought the grey as the cranberry was out of stock and it was just too dull for a wedding but would be perfect if I had the sort of job you needed to dress up for.....or a job interview to go to.

        • Age:
        • 45-54 yrs old
        • Tell us a bit about your height:
        • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'')
        • Tell us a bit about your shape:
        • Pear
        • Tell us a bit about your size:
        • Regular (12-14)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Comfort vs Style:
        • Style Driven
         
        3.0

        Lovely fabric, poor fit

        By Sarah from Stanmore

        from Sydney, Australia

        About Me Classic Dresser

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Well Made

        Cons

        • Bad Design
        • Dry Clean Only
        • Poor Fit

        Best Uses

        • Wear To Work

        Comments about Boden Women City Wool Dress:

        I was really looking forward to this dress arriving but I was disappointed with the fit when it arrived - the top was too big and the shape straight up and down as the last reviewer observed. However the fabric, including the lining, is lovely. I'm tempted to take this one to the tailors [...]

        • Age:
        • 35-44 yrs old
        • Tell us a bit about your height:
        • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'')
        • Tell us a bit about your shape:
        • Pear
        • Tell us a bit about your size:
        • Regular (12-14)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Comfort vs Style:
        • Style Driven

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        straight up and down dress

        By kc

        from uk

        About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Practical
        • Well Made

        Cons

        • Poor Fit

        Best Uses

        • Wear To Work

        Comments about Boden Women City Wool Dress:

        This dress didn't fit me at all! I am a Boden size 12 - 5'9'' with a hourglass figure. Chest 39, waist 25, hips 39. The dress hung loose around the waist like a sack! - so I definitely would recommend it for a girl with less extreme curves than me. It would be great for work - just made me look really huge and frumpy.

        Only buy if you have a straight up and down figure and a slim bum!

        • Age:
        • 35-44 yrs old
        • Tell us a bit about your height:
        • Tall (more than 5'7'')
        • Tell us a bit about your shape:
        • Hourglass
        • Tell us a bit about your size:
        • Regular (12-14)
        • Comfort vs Style:
        • Style Driven
         
        5.0

        I love this dress !

        By Sarah

        from Scotland

        About Me Casual Dresser

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Boden Women City Wool Dress:

            I absolutely love this dress, I am a curvy, busty, lady & usually am not too confident about buying clothes for myself but this dress makes me feel fantastic. It is very flattering & I don't feel at all conscious about my bust which I usually do, this style is very flattering. I am going to wear it to my nieces wedding as I wanted something simple, comfortable & classic which I feel comfortable in , this certainly fits the bill.I am very happy!

            • Age:
            • 45-54 yrs old
            • Tell us a bit about your height:
            • Petite (<5'3")
            • Tell us a bit about your shape:
            • Busty
            • Tell us a bit about your size:
            • Curvy (UK16+)
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Comfort Driven
             
            4.0

            Perfect

            By BodenAddict

            from West Sussex

            About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Fit
            • Stylish Design

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Workwear

              Comments about Boden Women City Wool Dress:

              I bought this in the navy pinstripe for work. I wasn't sure about the detailing at the front when this arrived but really liked it when I tried it on. I am a size 6 and this was a perfect fit - both around the bust and hips. The fabric is great quality and didn't crease too much despite a day sitting in the office. Looks nice with the cashmere cropped cardi if your office is a bit chilly. Lots of nice comments at work. I am tempted with another colour.

              • Age:
              • 45-54 yrs old
              • Tell us a bit about your height:
              • Petite (<5'3'')
              • Tell us a bit about your shape:
              • Slim
              • Tell us a bit about your size:
              • Slim (UK6-UK10)

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              2.0

              Twist front problems

              By Lucia

              from Bucks

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Comfortable

              Cons

              • Bulky

              Best Uses

              • Workwear

              Comments about Boden Women City Wool Dress:

              The fabric on this dress is lovely and the grey colour is a classic for work - I have kept the jacket and skirt. However, the twist/knot at the front just stuck out and looked really odd. I tried to fiddle with it, but to no avail. It just did not work for me - but I wonder if this would look better on less busty ladies...

              • Age:
              • 35-44 yrs old
              • Tell us a bit about your height:
              • Petite (<5'3'')
              • Tell us a bit about your shape:
              • Busty
              • Tell us a bit about your size:
              • Regular (UK12-UK14)

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Lovely Work Dress

              By Mrs Grafton

              from Cambridge, UK

              About Me Classic Dresser

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good Fit
              • Stylish Design

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Workwear

                Comments about Boden Women City Wool Dress:

                I bought this dress as part of my work wardrobe for a new job. I was a bit worried about buying online but I trust Boden and thought it was worth the risk. And it certainly was. The dress (in navy pinstripe) is absolutely gorgeous. The detail makes it seems very feminine and the cut is very classic. It's made of beautiful fabric and nicely lined. It looks good on my curvy frame too - which can sometimes be problematic with dresses. I'm planning to wear it with nude heels to work - I can't wait. Thanks Boden!

                • Age:
                • 25-34 yrs old
                • Tell us a bit about your height:
                • Regular (5'4''-5'6")
                • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                • Busty
                • Tell us a bit about your size:
                • Regular (UK12-UK14)

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                3.0

                Lovely dress but not shaped for me sadly

                By Angel

                from Haddington

                About Me Classic Dresser

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Stylish Design

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Going Out
                  • Special Occasions
                  • Workwear

                  Comments about Boden Women City Wool Dress:

                  I bought the Cranberry in 12L (needed for my bust in dresses). Sadly this was a neat fit for my shoulders but huge around my waist and hips. No point in sizing down as it would be too tight on my top half. Obviously for all you narrow shouldered ladies this will fit perfectly - but no good for me. Lovely material and colour but has to go back sadly.

                  • Age:
                  • 45-54 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)

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