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Pencil Dress WH507
(Was $118.00 ) now $70.80 to $94.40

Meet the pencil skirt’s stylish sibling. This new shape is fitted but very flattering and is designed to be worn across the seasons.

  • 87% viscose 10% polyester 3% elastane
  • Machine washable
  • Semi fitted shape
  • ¾ length sleeves
  • Length finishes at mid calf
  • Medium weight jersey
  • Detachable self fabric belt
  • Imported
Body Measurements  (inches)
US24681012141618
Bustup to 3232-33½34-35½36-3737½-3939½-4141½-4343½-45½46-48
Waistup to 2525-26½27-2828½-3030½-3232½-3434½-36½37-3939½-41
Hipup to 33½33½-3535½-3737½-3939½-4141½-4343½-45½46-4848½-51
Garment Measurement  (inches)
 2 R4 R4 L6 R6 L8 R8 L10 R10 L
Front length43¼43½46½43¾46¾444744½47½
Chest circumference30¾32¼32¼343435½35½37½37½
Front neck drop
Waist circumference3031½31½333334½34½36½36½
Hip circumference32¾34½34½36½36½38½38½40½40½
Hem circumference32343435¾35¾37¾37¾39¾39¾
Sleeve length17½17¾17¾1818181818¼18¼
 12 R12 L14 R14 L16 R16 L18 L
Front length454845½48½464949½
Chest circumference39½39½41¾41¾444446½
Front neck drop
Waist circumference38½38½414143¼43¼45¾
Hip circumference434345¼45¼47½47½50
Hem circumference424244½44½474749¼
Sleeve length18½18½18¾18¾191919¼

REVIEW SUMMARY

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4.4

(based on 35 reviews)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (31)
  • Great design (25)
  • Practical (22)
  • Well made (18)
  • Durable (17)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Wear to work (26)
    • Casual wear (23)
    • Night out (12)
    • Special occasions (4)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        82% 

        (27 reviews)

        Feels too large

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Classic dresser (20), Casual dresser (8), Trendy/stylish dresser (7)
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Comfort driven (19), Style driven (12)

    Reviewed by 35 customers

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    5.0

    Excellent dress

    By Frog for Life

    from Fort Worth, Texas

    About Me Classic Dresser

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Events
      • Wear To Work

      I got many compliments on this dress. I love the material and fit. Great for tall girls too since it comes in long.

      • Age:
      • 45-54 yrs old
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Comfort Driven
       
      4.0

      Great dress

      By MissK

      from Philadelphia

      About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Night Out
        • Wear To Work

        Wonderful dress that requires some styling to make it really work.The brown color is rich and flattering and the fabric is a thick, substantial knit. Although I'm usually a 6L in Boden dresses (5'6"; 135 lbs), the 6R was perfect in this style as additional length could've made the dress look a bit frumpy. As some reviewers have noted, the belt is placed very high--I'm very high waisted and still found the placement awkward. This is easily remedied by snipping the beltloops and repositioning the belt, or adding your own belt (which I did)and blousing the dress to get the proportions you want. That I way,I was able to fix the dress so it hit at my knees--just right for work. It's fitted, but not in a sleek, flattering way, not a tight, body-con one.

        • Age:
        • 35-44 yrs old
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Comfort vs Style:
        • Comfort Driven

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great for curvy girls

        By Lisa

        from San Jose, CA

        About Me Classic Dresser

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Great Design
        • Well Made

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Wear To Work

          Love this dress. I feel like Joan in "Mad Men." I'm 5'10", US size 12 but ordered the 14 so I'd have a little wiggle room. It's perfect, and the fabric is weighty enough to drape well. Totally flattering despite the horizontal stripes!

          • Age:
          • 35-44 yrs old
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Comfort vs Style:
          • Style Driven

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great, comfy casual/work dress

          By Nan

          from San Francisco, CA

          About Me Casual Dresser

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Wear To Work

            The only change I would make to this dress is to have the neckline a little lower. Otherwise, I think it's fantastic. Great length and cut, sturdy fabric, flattering fit. It' super comfortable but totally acceptable for a classy work day. FYI, the fabric is fairly thick, so it's not great for a hot day. I wish this dress came in more colors or in solids. Haven't washed it yet, so we'll see how it fares, but I think it will be just fine.

            • Age:
            • 25-34 yrs old
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Style Driven
             
            1.0

            So disappointed

            By Michelle

            from Boston

            About Me Classic Dresser

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Well Made

            Cons

              Best Uses

                After reading the reviews I was so excited to buy this dress. I love stripes. I love body conscious clothes. I was so disappointed! It was not true to size. I bought a 12L and it fit as if it were 18L. I'm 5'10" -- the dress hit my leg mid-shin. There's nothing remotely sexy about it either. It's shapeless and looks like a sac. It's going back immediately if not sooner!

                • Age:
                • 45-54 yrs old
                • Sizing:
                • Feels too large
                • Comfort vs Style:
                • Comfort Driven

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Sssssmokin'

                By San in CO

                from Denver CO

                About Me Casual Dresser

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Great Design
                • Practical
                • Retains Shape

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear
                  • Night Out
                  • Wear To Work

                  ADORE this dress! Great substantial ponte fabric, but not too thick. Doesn't cling, but accentuates curves and really flatters. Looks adorable with my KS bow belt. Highly recommend. Unless you're really tall or really long-legged, the regular length is great. I'm 5'7", 31" inseam, athletic/curvy. I ordered the size 10R and it's perfect.

                  • Age:
                  • 45-54 yrs old
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Comfort vs Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                   
                  5.0

                  Comfortable and versatile

                  By Smartyfiles

                  from Wisconsin

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Practical
                  • Well Made

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear
                    • Night Out

                    This dress is incredibly comfortable and versatile. I've worn it with Oxford heels and a cord jacket, boots and a cardigan, and more. The fabric is thick and maintains its shape,

                    • Age:
                    • 35-44 yrs old
                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Comfort vs Style:
                    • Style Driven
                     
                    4.0

                    Sexy and demure at the same time!

                    By Slic

                    from Austin

                    About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Great Design
                    • Practical

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Wear To Work

                      Great dress for work! Not clingy and the medium weight of the fabric is great.

                      • Age:
                      • 45-54 yrs old
                      • Sizing:
                      • Feels true to size
                      • Comfort vs Style:
                      • Style Driven
                       
                      5.0

                      Perfect, comfortable for work and play.

                      By Sheri

                      from USA

                      About Me Classic Dresser

                      See all my reviews

                      Pros

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

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Casual Wear
                        • Wear To Work

                        I love this dress. I bought the blue one and received many compliments the first day I wore it too work. The length is perfect, especially if you try to avoid the above the knee dresses for work. With heels this gives you a conservative yet fun look..
                        I also wore it to an evening school event for my children. Pair with flat sandals and you have a comfortable, stylish, casual look.
                        Thrilled with this purchase. I'll wear it too much, I suspect:)

                        • Age:
                        • 35-44 yrs old
                        • Sizing:
                        • Feels true to size
                        • Comfort vs Style:
                        • Comfort Driven
                         
                        4.0

                        washable?

                        By online shopper

                        from Louisiana

                        About Me Classic Dresser

                        Pros

                        • Comfortable
                        • Great Design
                        • Retains Shape
                        • Wrinkle Resistant

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Casual Wear
                          • Wear To Work

                          The dress is so flattering and comfortable. But after washing--in a front loading machine on delicate cycle-- and drying on a rack, it shrunk. The size 6 long went from (website garment measurements of) 34/33/36 1/2 down to 32/30/35. However, thanks to Boden's great customer service the company is sending me an exchange even though it is beyond the 90 day return policy.

                          • Age:
                          • 55-64 yrs old
                          • Sizing:
                          • Feels true to size
                          • Comfort vs Style:
                          • Comfort Driven

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