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Retro Rose Dress WH345
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A great way to put that 50's feeling to work in your wardrobe. Nipped in at the waist with a swishy skirt.

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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 PET2 R4 PET4 R4 L6 PET6 R6 L8 PET
Front length35½38½363941½36¼39¼4236½
Chest circumference333334½34½34½36¼36¼36¼37¾
Waist circumference282829½29½29½31313132¾
Hip circumference39½39½41¼41¼41¼43¼43¼43¼45¼
Hem circumference595961616163636365
 8 R8 L10 PET10 R10 L12 R12 L14 R14 L
Front length39½42¼374042¾40¾43½41¼44
Chest circumference37¾37¾39¾39¾39¾41¾41¾4444
Waist circumference32¾32¾34½34½34½373739¼39¼
Hip circumference45¼45¼47¼47¼47¼49½49½5252
Hem circumference656567676769¼69¼71¾71¾
 16 R16 L18 L
Front length41¾44½45
Chest circumference46½46½48¾
Waist circumference41½41½44
Hip circumference54¼54¼56¾
Hem circumference747476½

REVIEW SUMMARY

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BodenWomen Retro Rose Dress
 
4.1

(based on 44 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (30)
  • Great design (26)
  • Well made (21)
  • Durable (14)
  • Practical (12)

Cons

  • Poor fit (6)

Best Uses

  • Casual wear (37)
  • Night out (17)
  • Wear to work (17)
  • Special occasions (15)
  • Going out (9)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      70% 

      (19 reviews)

      Feels too large

       
    • Tell us a bit about your height:
    • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'') (6), Petite (less than 5'3'') (5)
    • Tell us a bit about your size:
    • Slim (2 - 6) (6), Regular (8 - 10) (4)
    • Tell us a bit about your shape:
    • Slim (6), Hourglass (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Classic dresser (27), Casual dresser (11), Fashion lover (4), Trendy/stylish dresser (3)
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort driven (15), Style driven (11)

Reviewed by 44 customers

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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Too big on top

By Sunny SOBE

from Miami Beach

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Stylish Design

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Going Out
    • Special Occasions

    Comments about Boden Women Retro Rose Dress:

    Super cute retro dress, but the 2P was way too big in the bust for my size...32A. The rose color is beautiful.

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Can't believe how well it fits me

    By Mars

    from Bosotn

    About Me Classic Dresser

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Fit
    • Good Value
    • Great Design
    • Stylish Design

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Workwear

      Comments about Boden Women Retro Rose Dress:

      I scored this dress on sale, and I can't believe how beautiful it is and how well it fits. I love the vintage feel and the good craftmanship

      • Tell us a bit about your height:
      • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'')
      • Tell us a bit about your size:
      • Slim (2 - 6)
      • Tell us a bit about your shape:
      • Slim
      • Age:
      • 45-54 yrs old

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      cute but chest too big

      By fashionista

      from Southern California

      About Me Classic Dresser, Fashion Lover

      Pros

      • Has Lining
      • Nice fabric
      • Stylish Design

      Cons

      • Chest Area Too Large

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Going Out
      • Workwear

      Comments about Boden Women Retro Rose Dress:

      My first time order from Boden. I'm 5"2, 102 lbs, and usually wears size 0 (American size) but ordered 2 petite in Retro Fose and the dress fits great at the waist and the length hits about 1" above my knees. However, it's a tag tight at the armpit but awfully loose at the chest area. I agree with another reviewer that said the chest area shows gaps which is the exact problem with me. When I wear the dress, both sides of the chest area have gaps that show my bra. Not a very flattering view. I decided to return it. No good to wear something that is unflattering even at a good sale. ps: if you have like a DD cups to fill out the gap, then the dress might look good on you.

      • Tell us a bit about your height:
      • Petite (less than 5'3'')
      • Tell us a bit about your shape:
      • Slim
      • Age:
      • 45-54 yrs old
       
      5.0

      Ready For Mad Men!

      By Portia

      from Vermont

      About Me Fashion Lover

      See all my reviews

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Going Out

        Comments about Boden Women Retro Rose Dress:

        What a beautiful dress. I got it on sale BUT had I known I would have bought it sooner in every color at full price. This dress will never go out of style. Priceless when one like this comes along. I hope to see this style again. Thanks Boden!

        • Tell us a bit about your height:
        • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'')
        • Tell us a bit about your size:
        • Slim (2 - 6)
        • Tell us a bit about your shape:
        • Slim
        • Age:
        • 55-64 yrs old
         
        3.0

        A bit big on top

        By Tiddlywinks

        from USA

        About Me Classic Dresser

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Stylish Design

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear

          Comments about Boden Women Retro Rose Dress:

          The dress is a good length and is flattering with its fitted waist. I found the top to be a little too large, even though I am somewhat busty. I was surprised at the looseness around the neck and bust. Otherwise, the dress is beautiful.

          • Tell us a bit about your height:
          • Petite (less than 5'3'')
          • Tell us a bit about your size:
          • Regular (8 - 10)
          • Tell us a bit about your shape:
          • Hourglass
          • Age:
          • 25-34 yrs old
           
          5.0

          Love this dress!

          By Monique

          from Los Angeles, CA

          About Me Classic Dresser

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Good Fit
          • Good Value
          • Great Design
          • Stylish Design
          • Well made

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Going Out
            • Special Occasions
            • Workwear

            Comments about Boden Women Retro Rose Dress:

            Super soft fabric, beautiful fit and cut, nice details like finished hems and a full lining. Great quality and so well made! I've received so many compliments on this dress.

             
            2.0

            Disappointing fit

            By CarolinaGirl

            from North Carolina

            About Me Classic Dresser

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Good Value

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear

              Comments about Boden Women Retro Rose Dress:

              I wish this dress had fit me better. I love Boden's lined cotton dresses. This had great quality details in the piped waist band and collar, lining, and sturdy cotton. However, as a US 0, 5'7" 108 lbs, 34B, I found the top to be gaping and loose around the bust, although the waist and skirt fit well. It would have been a tough alteration and the print looked a little busy so I sent it back. Disappointed. This is the second Boden cotton dress I've had that was oddly loose in the top. I do applaud their efforts to create a style with a higher neckline. Tired of the scoop and v necks which are harder to wear to work or church or family events. My friend is 5'2 and 100# she bought the 2P and it looks great on her!

              • Tell us a bit about your height:
              • Tall (more than 5'7'')
              • Tell us a bit about your size:
              • Slim (2 - 6)
              • Tell us a bit about your shape:
              • Slim
              • Age:
              • 35-44 yrs old

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Very versatile dress!

              By LoveBodeninDunedin

              from Florida

              About Me Fashion Lover

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Durable
              • Good Value
              • Great Design
              • Stylish Design

              Cons

              • Short waisted

              Best Uses

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

              Comments about Boden Women Retro Rose Dress:

              I just love this dress. Being LONG WAISTED most Boden "empire" styles don't flatter me. This, as well as their shirt dresses have a waist that hits too high on me. HOW I WISH BODEN WOULD MAKE DRESSES FOR LONG WAISTED WOMEN.
              BUT...this style and design is VERY cute and I can wear it to work, out, anywhere in Florida! Boden cotton is very fine and does not shrink. I know as I have 7 Boden skirts and 2 dresses!
              I wore it today and it garnered many compliments...good thing they don't know where my real waist is. :)

              • 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
               
              4.0

              Cute dress, slightly big on the bust

              By Marissa

              from Chicago

              About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Good Value

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Going Out

                Comments about Boden Women Retro Rose Dress:

                Pretty dress. About an inch too big on the bust area. I am a 34A bust, so not sure if it has anything to do with it being too big. Ordered a petite, and it falls just right above the knee. Overall it's a lovely casual dress. Got compliments on it. [...]

                • Tell us a bit about your height:
                • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'')
                • Tell us a bit about your size:
                • Slim (2 - 6)
                • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                • Slim
                • Age:
                • 25-34 yrs old
                 
                5.0

                Fabulous simplicity w/vintage feel

                By Amycita

                from Brooklyn NY

                About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Flattering
                • Good Fit
                • Good Value
                • Great Design

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear
                  • Workwear

                  Comments about Boden Women Retro Rose Dress:

                  I love this dress so much I went back and got another color--the gray print actually doesn't resemble the other two as strongly so I think I'm getting away with it. Anyway, I'm a short, curvy shape with a small waist compared to my hips and this dress really, really works for me. The neckline is beautifully cut, the waist does me every favor it could, and the skirt flares out beautifully to emphasize my shape. I realize it's the end of the season, but if you're thinking about it for next summer, do it. Boden, make this in some other prints!

                  • Tell us a bit about your height:
                  • Petite (less than 5'3'')
                  • Tell us a bit about your size:
                  • Regular (8 - 10)
                  • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                  • Curvy
                  • Age:
                  • 35-44 yrs old

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