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Elegant Party Dress

£149.00 BR022

This refined, silk cotton dress is versatile enough for most occasions we can think of. As we've kept the tiers of circular petals on the hem, the top half is easy to outfit with a jacket or cardigan for days and evenings out.

  • Outer 58% silk 42% cotton
  • Lining 100% polyester
  • Dry clean only
  • Semi fitted shape
  • Sleeveless
  • Length finishes just above knee
  • Full body lining
  • Concealed side zip
  • Self fabric trim
  • Regular length only.
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
 6810121416182022
Front length93.336¾94.23795.137½9637¾97.338¼98.839100.239½101.740103.140½
Total chest8232¼86349035½943799391044111043¼11645¾12248
Front neck drop16.416.616.81717.217.4717.6717.87187
Total waist7328¾7730¼81328533½9035½95.637½101.640107.642½113.644¾
Total hip9135¾9637¾10139¾10641¾11143¾1174612348½12950¾13553
Total hem9135¾9637¾10139¾10641¾11143¾1174612348½12950¾13553

REVIEW SUMMARY

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BodenWomen Elegant Party Dress
 
4.4

(based on 12 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great design (10)
  • Well made (10)
  • Comfortable (9)

Cons

  • Dry clean only (4)

Best Uses

  • Special occasions (12)
  • Night out (5)
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort driven (8), Style driven (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Classic dresser (7), Trendy/stylish dresser (6)

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5.0

Gorgeous!

By Milkorplain

from West Sussex

About Me Classic Dresser, Trendy/Stylish Dresser

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Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Design
  • Well Made

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Night Out
    • Special Occasions

    Comments about Boden Women Elegant Party Dress:

    Slender reviewers said this dress might be better on a busty type, and so with my 34DD in mind I ordered. They were right. There is room for the DD; my bust is flattered and not enlarged at all by the gorgeous ruching, and it doesn't gape anywhere (back of underarm, for instance) so with the correct not-too-full-cup bra it will be perfect. I ordered a 12 and currently I am a bit of a chubby 12 rather than a thin 12, and it is snug but fine. I tried on a 14 and my husband judged it far too loose for the dress's style, so let that be your guide. DIVINE rich purple colour. Lovely trim makes it special. Value for money, I'd say, with a Boden offer of some kind.

    • Age:
    • 45-54 yrs old
    • Tell us a bit about your height:
    • Petite (less than 5'3'')
    • Tell us a bit about your shape:
    • Curvy
    • Tell us a bit about your size:
    • Regular (12-14)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort Driven
     
    5.0

    Beautiful stylish dress

    By edinem

    from Edinburgh

    About Me Casual Dresser

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Great Design
    • Well Made

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Special Occasions

      Comments about Boden Women Elegant Party Dress:

      I have been looking for something to wear to my brother's wedding for weeks. Finally ordered 4 dresses from Boden and they were all good but this is by far the best. I'm smaller on top than on the bottom and this dress fits great. It's not too fitted so even if you're not really thin it will look flattering. Looking forwrd to wearing it now! I'm 5ft 6.5 and the length is perfect - sits just above the knee.

      • 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:
      • Comfort Driven
       
      5.0

      Amazing colour

      By Ali

      from Anglesey

      About Me Classic Dresser

      Pros

      • Great Design
      • Well Made

      Cons

      • Dry Clean Only

      Best Uses

      • Night Out
      • Special Occasions

      Comments about Boden Women Elegant Party Dress:

      I'm wearing this to a party. I ordered thinking it was a nice colour. I m amazed by the beautiful colour. It fits beautifully and skims my silhouette perfectly. It's definately going to become a wardrobe favourite. [...]You ask would I recommend to a friend - I don't think I want them looking that good!!!

      • Age:
      • 45-54 yrs old
      • Tell us a bit about your height:
      • Petite (less than 5'3'')
      • 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:
      • Comfort Driven

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Beautiful flattering dress

      By Danny B

      from Warwickshire

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Great Design
      • Retains Shape
      • Stylish
      • Well Made

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Night Out
        • Special Occasions

        Comments about Boden Women Elegant Party Dress:

        I love this dress. It is well made and feels very comfortable to wear. It's smart and stylish and could be dressed up with a jacket for a wedding or down with a cashmere cardigan for a dinner party. I am size 10-12 with a bit of a tummy, 5ft 2.5. The dress hangs just over my knee and only shows a little leg when sitting down. I may treat myself to the truffle version too x

        • 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:
        • Regular (UK12-UK14)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Comfort vs Style:
        • Style Driven
         
        4.0

        Very flattering

        By Ruggies mum

        from Colchester

        About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Great Design
        • Well Made

        Cons

        • Dry Clean Only

        Best Uses

        • Special Occasions

        Comments about Boden Women Elegant Party Dress:

        Bought this dress in the truffle colour to wear to a wedding in the late summer. The colour is lovely,and I'd say its true to size which is refreshing, I find dresses that fit in the bust are usually too big on the hips or vice versa. Length is perfect also. Like it so much I'm very tempted to buy it in the purple too.

        • Age:
        • 45-54 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 true to size
        • Comfort vs Style:
        • Comfort Driven
         
        4.0

        Gorgeous Purple ...

        By Very Bad Boden Habit.

        from Surrey

        About Me Classic Dresser, Trendy/Stylish Dresser

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Great Design
        • Well Made

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Night Out
          • Special Occasions

          Comments about Boden Women Elegant Party Dress:

          This is a gorgeous unusual shade of purple, really amazing.

          My only moan would be it was a tad too short for me. I'm 5'10 and do prefer dresses to be a tiny bit longer. It's okay when your standing but shows a lot of leg when you sit down.

          • 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 true to size
          • Comfort vs Style:
          • Style Driven
           
          5.0

          Beautiful dress

          By Katie B

          from Guernsey

          About Me Classic Dresser

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Great Design
          • Well Made

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Night Out
            • Special Occasions
            • Wear To Work

            Comments about Boden Women Elegant Party Dress:

            This dress is beautiful and fits perfectly. It will be great to wear to work or in the evening. The only possible improvement would be chiffon sleeves as I am getting to the stage where I shouldn't really leave the tops of my arms uncovered! Although that won't stop me wearing it on its own!

            • 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
            • Tell us a bit about your size:
            • Regular (UK12-UK14)
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Style Driven
             
            5.0

            glamorous party dress

            By Nanacupcake

            from Norwich

            About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser, Trendy/Stylish Dresser

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            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Great Design
            • Well Made

            Cons

            • Dry Clean Only

            Best Uses

            • Special Occasions

            Comments about Boden Women Elegant Party Dress:

            This dress is perfect for my daughters wedding,great for a mature lady.Lovely colour and fit.

            • 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
            • Tell us a bit about your size:
            • Curvy (UK16+)
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            A dress for keeping

            By Little Green Smurf

            from Wales

            About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Great Design
            • Well Made

            Cons

            • Dry Clean Only

            Best Uses

            • Special Occasions

            Comments about Boden Women Elegant Party Dress:

            When I first put this on, I wasn't too sure. Although it fits me well on top, it feels a little big around the hips. I came back to it a few days later, however, and decided that I did actually really like it. The material is a gorgeous purple and it is so comfortable to wear.

            • Age:
            • 25-34 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)
            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too big
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Comfort Driven

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            Missed the mark

            By Dairylass

            from Stirling, uk

            About Me Classic Dresser

            Pros

            • Well Made

            Cons

            • Poor Fit

            Best Uses

            • Special Occasions

            Comments about Boden Women Elegant Party Dress:

            Beautiful dress for a special occasion but not for me. Bought my usual size 12 , I'm 5' 6 so the dress length was good finished just on my knee. However overall it was an odd shape, probably suit someone with a bigger bust. Sorry but going back.

            • Age:
            • 35-44 yrs old
            • Tell us a bit about your height:
            • Regular (5'4"-5'6")
            • Tell us a bit about your shape:
            • Pear
            • Tell us a bit about your size:
            • Regular (UK12-UK14)
            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too big
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Comfort Driven

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