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Ava Dress WH409
(Was $198.00 ) now $59.40

Step out in sixties style in this retro, cotton silk dress - morning, noon and night.

  • Outer 52% cotton 48% silk
  • Lining 100% polyester
  • Dry clean only
  • Semi fitted shape
  • Short sleeves
  • Length finishes above knee
  • Full body lining
  • Concealed side zip
  • Raw edge self fabric trim
  • Beaded trim at neck
  • Imported
Garment Measurement  (inches)
 2 R4 R4 L6 R6 L8 R8 L10 R10 L
Front length35½363936¼39¼36½39½3740
Chest circumference3435½35½373738½38½40½40½
Underbust circumference3435½35½373738½38½40½40½
Front neck drop5555
Waist circumference29½313132¾32¾34¼34¼36¼36¼
Hip circumference35¾37¾37¾39¾39¾41¾41¾43¾43¾
Hem circumference37½39½39½41¼41¼43¼43¼45¼45¼
Sleeve length6666
 12 R12 L14 R14 L16 R16 L18 L
Front length37¾40¾38¼41¼3941¾42¼
Chest circumference42½42½454547¼47¼49½
Underbust circumference42½42½454547¼47¼49½
Front neck drop55
Waist circumference38½38½40¾40¾434345½
Hip circumference464648½48½50¾50¾53
Hem circumference47½47½505052½52½54¾
Sleeve length77

REVIEW SUMMARY

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BodenWomen Ava Dress
 
4.2

(based on 20 reviews)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (14)
  • Stylish design (14)
  • Good fit (11)
  • Great design (7)
  • Good value (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Special occasions (16)
    • Holidays (14)
    • Going out (11)
    • Workwear (8)
      • Tell us a bit about your height:
      • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'') (11), Petite (less than 5'3'') (5), Tall (more than 5'7'') (3)
      • Tell us a bit about your size:
      • Slim (2 - 6) (10), Regular (8 - 10) (5), Curvy (12+) (3)
      • Tell us a bit about your shape:
      • Slim (5), Hourglass (4), Apple (3), Busty (3), Pear (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Classic dresser (18), Casual dresser (4)

    Reviewed by 20 customers

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    2.0

    Not a fan of the fabric

    By Mel

    from Baton Rouge

    About Me Classic Dresser

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable

    Cons

    • Cheap material

    Best Uses

      Comments about Boden Women Ava Dress:

      The fabric looks much different in person than it does it the picture. The unstructured fit is not flattering.

      • Tell us a bit about your height:
      • Tall (more than 5'7'')
      • Tell us a bit about your size:
      • Curvy (12+)
      • Tell us a bit about your shape:
      • Apple
      • Age:
      • 35-44 yrs old
       
      5.0

      Beautiful!

      By Boden shopper

      from Texas

      About Me Classic Dresser

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Good Fit
      • Great Design

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Boden Women Ava Dress:

          The fabric is beautiful and the fit is classic fit. I'm a large gal (16-18) and I'm 5'9". I ordered the 16L and it fits very nicely. Fitted, but not at all tight. I bought it for an evening wedding and the navy is perfect. A little shimmer, but not too glam. It really is a beautiful dress.

          • Tell us a bit about your height:
          • Tall (more than 5'7'')
          • Tell us a bit about your size:
          • Curvy (12+)
          • Tell us a bit about your shape:
          • Curvy
          • Age:
          • 25-34 yrs old
           
          4.0

          Very pretty

          By KK

          from Massachusetts

          About Me Classic Dresser

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Stylish Design

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Going Out
            • Holidays
            • Special Occasions

            Comments about Boden Women Ava Dress:

            I purchased the green ava dress on sale and it is a lovely color. The quality is also great (quite a steal on sale). I will however need to alter in the hip area. I am a size 10 on top and an 8 on the bottom. I will need to a bit of tailoring to shape up the bottom. I think this dress would be a great option for pear shaped ladies.

            • Tell us a bit about your height:
            • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'')
            • Tell us a bit about your size:
            • Regular (8 - 10)
            • Tell us a bit about your shape:
            • Busty
            • Age:
            • 35-44 yrs old
             
            4.0

            Cute little dress

            By Dresslover

            from California

            About Me Classic Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Good Fit

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Going Out
              • Holidays
              • Special Occasions

              Comments about Boden Women Ava Dress:

              I like the fit of this dress. Very cute and simple. I am 5'2" got a 4R and it hits just above my knee. Wish it came in more colors.

              • Tell us a bit about your height:
              • Petite (less than 5'3'')
              • Tell us a bit about your size:
              • Slim (2 - 6)
              • Tell us a bit about your shape:
              • Slim
              • Age:
              • 35-44 yrs old
               
              5.0

              classy and gorgeous

              By Tiny Teacher

              from Illinois, USA

              About Me Classic Dresser

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Good Fit
              • Good Value
              • Stylish Design

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Going Out
                • Special Occasions

                Comments about Boden Women Ava Dress:

                Buying this dress was a win-win-win situation for me! It was a real steal on sale, the quality of the fabric is fantastic, and the fit is perfect (not too tight yet very flattering). I cannot speak for the navy. As other reviewers have commented, however, the green is a beautiful emerald enriched by the sheen and texture of the fabric, such that you end up essentially wearing a jewel. I will be wearing it to a friend's wedding. It's too dressy for my work but the length and cut are suitable for a professional context if you want to live it up at work a bit.

                • Tell us a bit about your height:
                • Petite (less than 5'3'')
                • Tell us a bit about your size:
                • Slim (2 - 6)
                • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                • Pear
                • Age:
                • 25-34 yrs old
                 
                4.0

                Classy

                By MDF

                from California

                About Me Casual Dresser

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Elegant
                • Stylish Design

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Holidays
                  • Special Occasions
                  • Workwear

                  Comments about Boden Women Ava Dress:

                  This is a beautiful dress. As others have described, the green is a deep rich emerald green. The style is classy but still casual by the cut of the piece. I am debating also ordering the navy because, even on sale, it is available in my size. I am 5'3" and the regular falls slightly below my knee which is my preference in length.

                  • Age:
                  • 35-44 yrs old
                   
                  5.0

                  Dressy Casual

                  By Dodie

                  from New York

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Good Fit
                  • Good Value
                  • Great Design

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear
                    • Going Out
                    • Holidays
                    • Special Occasions
                    • Workwear

                    Comments about Boden Women Ava Dress:

                    Very attractive dress. She fabric is shimmery and dressy looking, yet the design makes it casual and work appropriate. The fit design makes it a dress that any shape can wear. Very comfortable and professional too..

                    • Tell us a bit about your height:
                    • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'')
                    • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                    • Hourglass
                    • Age:
                    • 45-54 yrs old
                     
                    5.0

                    Beautiful Dress

                    By E

                    from Princeton, NJ

                    About Me Classic Dresser, Fashion Lover

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Good Fit
                    • Great Design
                    • Stylish Design

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Going Out
                      • Holidays
                      • Special Occasions
                      • Workwear

                      Comments about Boden Women Ava Dress:

                      Lovely dress. I bought the navy first and then went back and bought the green. The fabric is beautiful, the detail is pretty and adds a little sparkle without being overpowering and the cut is flattering. I have fairly curvy hips and I was afraid the dress would be too snug (a problem with some Boden dresses in the past), but it fell smoothly without bunching. The green looked like a pale-medium jade color online, but in person it is actually what I would call "deep emerald" or "evergreen" - quite a bit darker than anticipated, but a really beautiful shade. Would have been a perfect holiday dress if I had purchased it earlier.

                      • Tell us a bit about your height:
                      • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'')
                      • Tell us a bit about your size:
                      • Regular (8 - 10)
                      • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                      • Hourglass
                      • Age:
                      • 35-44 yrs old
                       
                      3.0

                      i tried to love this

                      By east coast

                      from nj

                      About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser

                      See all my reviews

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Good Value

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Holidays
                        • Special Occasions

                        Comments about Boden Women Ava Dress:

                        I tried to love this dress. I actually bought both colors, each in a different size. Both are beautiful fabrics, thick/sturdy material, but the dress is just not flattering on me. Sort of shapeless... Alas, both went back. Too bad b/c the sale price is great.

                        • Tell us a bit about your height:
                        • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'')
                        • Tell us a bit about your size:
                        • Regular (8 - 10)
                        • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                        • Apple
                        • Age:
                        • 25-34 yrs old
                         
                        5.0

                        Beautiful Dress

                        By Abigail

                        from Colorado

                        About Me Classic Dresser

                        See all my reviews

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Stylish Design

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Going Out
                          • Special Occasions

                          Comments about Boden Women Ava Dress:

                          I love this dress. The green is a jade-like beautiful color. The material has a slight sheen and seems like it will be durable. I sent the 6 back (sometimes I'm a 6 in Boden and sometimes a 4) and am eager to receive the replacement.

                          • Tell us a bit about your height:
                          • Petite (less than 5'3'')
                          • Tell us a bit about your size:
                          • Slim (2 - 6)
                          • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                          • Slim
                          • Age:
                          • 35-44 yrs old

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