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Carousel Dress WH353
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A dress which whispers its charms. Sublime contrast colours, soft washed linen, flattering fabric trim.

  • 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 PET2 R4 PET4 R4 L6 PET6 R6 L8 PET
Front length35½38½363941¾36¼39¼42¼36½
Chest circumference343435½35½35½37373738½
Front neck drop5
Hip circumference36½36½38½38½38½40½40½40½42½
Hem circumference37½38¼39½40¼40¼41¼424243¼
Sleeve length888
 8 R8 L10 PET10 R10 L12 R12 L14 R14 L
Front length39½42½37404340¾43½41¼44¼
Chest circumference38½38½40½40½40½42½42½4545
Front neck drop6666
Hip circumference42½42½44½44½44½474749¼49¼
Hem circumference444445¼464648½48½50¾50¾
Sleeve length9999
 16 R16 L18 L
Front length41¾44¾45¼
Chest circumference47¼47¼49½
Front neck drop666
Hip circumference51½51½54
Hem circumference535355½
Sleeve length

REVIEW SUMMARY

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BodenWomen Carousel Dress
 
3.4

(based on 17 reviews)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (13)
  • Well made (8)
  • Great design (4)
  • Practical (3)
  • Stylish design (3)

Cons

  • Poor fit (4)

Best Uses

  • Wear to work (9)
  • Night out (6)
  • Special occasions (6)
  • Casual wear (4)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      75% 

      (9 reviews)

      Feels too large

       
    • Tell us a bit about your height:
    • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'') (3)
    • Tell us a bit about your size:
    • Slim (2 - 6) (3)
    • Tell us a bit about your shape:
    • Slim (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Classic dresser (7), Trendy/stylish dresser (4), Casual dresser (3)
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort driven (5), Style driven (4)

Reviewed by 17 customers

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2.0

Beautiful dress but fits poorly

By AnnG

from Berkeley

See all my reviews

Pros

  • Comfortable

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Boden Women Carousel Dress:

      This is a very nice dress, but, as one other reviewer described it, fits like a flour sack. It is snug on top, but huge through the waist and hips. It also will be difficult to alter because the zipper on one side comes all the way down to the thigh. I am still trying to design ways to alter the bottom part, because the dress itself is so pretty. I'm hoping I can add a center seam in the back, as well as altering the back darts. Wish me luck!

      • 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:
      • Slim
       
      2.0

      Baggy

      By Katia

      from Kansas

      About Me Casual Dresser

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Stylish Design

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Special Occasions

        Comments about Boden Women Carousel Dress:

        This dress looks so cute in the photo, but fit like a flour sack.

        • 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
         
        4.0

        Fun dress!

        By smontenegro

        from CT

        About Me Classic Dresser

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Fit
        • Good Value
        • Stylish Design

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Going Out

          Comments about Boden Women Carousel Dress:

          This dress will work for so many occasions. I wore it to the church part of a wedding, and later changed into something dressier for the actual party. I felt dressed enough, but not overdone. I did have to shorten the dress as I felt the length was a little dowdy. No problem though, just took the bottom off and reattached. Perfecto!! Oh, love the color -

          • 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:
          • 45-54 yrs old
           
          3.0

          Not for me ...

          By Karah

          from Texas

          About Me Casual Dresser, Fashion Lover

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Stylish Design

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Going Out
            • Special Occasions
            • Workwear

            Comments about Boden Women Carousel Dress:

            I ordered this dress in the poppy color. I am a Boden 4/6 and the 4 fit pretty well. I did love the color, and the trim detailing of the dress. The neckline, however, was a dealbreaker. Although the round neckline was eye-catching, every time I moved my head or arms, part of the neckline would pop open. Probably because of the heavy material, it wouldn't lay flat against my neck with even slight movements. After 5 minutes of constantly trying to adjust the neckline, I decided it had to be returned. I also am not sure about the value. Even "on sale," it was very pricey for the quality of dress.

            • 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:
            • Pear
            • Age:
            • 35-44 yrs old

            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Dress gets an A+!!!

            By Chicago Girl

            from Chicago North Shore

            About Me Classic Dresser

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Colors As Expected
            • Comfortable
            • Different
            • Fits well
            • Practical
            • Retains Shape
            • Washes Well
            • Well Made

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Night Out
              • Special Occasions
              • Wear To Work

              Comments about Boden Women Carousel Dress:

              This is another Boden dress that I absolutely love and is getting a LOT of use for work. I ordered the dress in poppy, and it is nothing short of stunning. Every time I wear this dress I get nothing less than 10 compliments a day. The color is beautiful, and the fit is great. I am 5'6", weigh 135# ordered a size 6 regular- fits perfect. The chest area is perfect (34D) and the waist area is a little looser, which for me is nice because it hides those little imperfections. I'm actually considering getting another one....just in case I wear this one out.

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

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              3.0

              TOO BIG - Buy smaller size!

              By Seattle Momma

              from Seattle Washington

              About Me Classic Dresser

              Pros

                Cons

                • Poor Fit

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Boden Women Carousel Dress:

                  In late April I purchased this for a wedding to be held in July. Unfortunately I trusted Boden sizing (I'm always the same size) & didn't try it on till a couple days before the wedding. Yikes - it swam on me! I looked on-line and saw all the other comments about the poor fit! (Too big through chest,waist,shoulders). Too late for the wedding but now it's on sale so I'm trying a size smaller as I still like the color and style!

                  • Age:
                  • 35-44 yrs old
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels too large
                   
                  4.0

                  I love this dress

                  By Amy

                  from New Rochelle, NY

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Great Design

                  Cons

                  • Wears Out Quickly

                  Best Uses

                  • Wear To Work

                  Comments about Boden Women Carousel Dress:

                  I have the red dress and it really looks and feels great. It's perfect for the hot summer and I have received many compliments, especially in regards to the color. I accidentally ripped the dress and am ordering another because I like so much.

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

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  lots of compliments

                  By arty dresser

                  from new york

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Durable
                  • Retains Shape
                  • Well Made

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Night Out
                    • Wear To Work

                    Comments about Boden Women Carousel Dress:

                    Unlike other reviewers, I found that this dress fits well. It is flattering to an hourglass figure. I wore the chartreuse version to a wedding luncheon with pewter-colored shoes and felt both comfortable and stylish in a cheerful way. Got lots of compliments from women my age, and my niece's friends all talked to me, too, so I must have looked interesting enough!

                    • Age:
                    • 45-54 yrs old
                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Comfort vs Style:
                    • Style Driven
                     
                    2.0

                    A surprising miss for Boden

                    By EAK

                    from New York, NY

                    About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

                    Pros

                    • Well Made

                    Cons

                    • Poor Fit

                    Best Uses

                    • Special Occasions
                    • Wear To Work

                    Comments about Boden Women Carousel Dress:

                    This is my least favorite Boden dress ever. Usually, I buy the US 6 and the dress fits like it was tailor-made for me. This dress it too big in the chest and hips; it just looks dumpy. It's too bad because it's a great color (corally-red) and design. If I liked it on me, it would be in high-rotation in the work wardrobe. Oh well, Boden, you can't win 'em all.

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

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    2.0

                    Unflattering

                    By DCMom

                    from Washington DC

                    About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Well Made

                    Cons

                    • Bad Design
                    • Poor Fit

                    Best Uses

                    • Night Out
                    • Special Occasions
                    • Wear To Work

                    Comments about Boden Women Carousel Dress:

                    The dress is well made, and the color was lovely (red). Unfortunately, it just did not suit me; looked very boxy. I first ordered the US8 and it was a bit snug on the hips, yet something about the top part of the dress seemed unflattering to broad shouldered athletic builds like my own. The 10 was like a boxy sack so back it went. This is one of two Boden dresses that have been unflattering on me; all the rest (I have purchased many) have been great.

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

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