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Essential Shirt WA372
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As essential as conkers in Autumn. Nobody does this wardrobe builder quite like Boden.

  • 100% cotton
  • Machine washable
  • Fitted shape
  • Full length sleeves
  • Functional cuff
  • Length finishes at top thigh
  • Button fastening at front
  • 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)
 24681012141618
Front length25¾2626½26¾27¼27¾28¼28¾29
Underbust circumference34¼35¾37½39414345¼47½50
Front neck drop4444
Waist circumference3132¾34¼35¾37¾4042½44¾47
Hem circumference35½37½39½41¼43¼45¾4850½52¾
Sleeve length23¾2424¼24½24½252525½25½

REVIEW SUMMARY

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BodenWomen Essential Shirt
 
4.4

(based on 147 reviews)

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (125)
  • Stylish design (101)
  • Good fit (95)
  • Great design (77)
  • Durable (69)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual wear (126)
    • Workwear (84)
    • Going out (39)
    • Wear to work (23)
    • Holidays (6)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        92% 

        (22 reviews)

        Feels too large

         
      • Tell us a bit about your height:
      • Regular (5'4'' - 5'7'') (69), Tall (more than 5'7'') (33), Petite (less than 5'3'') (19)
      • Tell us a bit about your size:
      • Regular (8 - 10) (61), Slim (2 - 6) (45), Curvy (12+) (12)
      • Tell us a bit about your shape:
      • Slim (38), Hourglass (24), Curvy (22), Pear (16), Busty (7)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual dresser (88), Classic dresser (77), Fashion lover (29), Label mad (3), Trendy/stylish dresser (3)
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Comfort driven (16), Style driven (6)

    Reviewed by 147 customers

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    5.0

    Love the essential shirt!

    By Boden Mama

    from georgia

    About Me Casual Dresser

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Good Fit
    • Stylish Design

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Workwear

      Comments about Boden Women Essential Shirt:

      Goes with so many things!

      • 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:
      • 45-54 yrs old
       
      5.0

      Classic and flattering!

      By Paradise Wife

      from Turks & Caicos

      About Me Classic Dresser, Fashion Lover

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Good Fit
      • Great Design
      • Stylish Design

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Workwear

        Comments about Boden Women Essential Shirt:

        Living in the Caribbean, it's not often I need to wear button down shirts - but when I travel or perhaps have a late afternoon meeting, a crisp, pretty-patterned button-down shirt like this one makes me look put together without too much bulk or fussiness. Classic and versatile - I wear with shorts, skirts or jeans. Love it!

        • 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
         
        5.0

        Classic, with a twist

        By Winnie

        from Chicago

        About Me Classic Dresser

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Good Fit
        • Stylish Design

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Workwear

          Comments about Boden Women Essential Shirt:

          I have two of these shirts and love both of them. I bought one full-price, and allowed myself a second as it was on sale. These give flair to many of my more classic outfits.I am very satisfied with these purchases.

          • Tell us a bit about your height:
          • Tall (more than 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
           
          5.0

          Lovely shirt!

          By momof2

          from Chicago

          About Me Classic Dresser

          See all my reviews

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Workwear

            Comments about Boden Women Essential Shirt:

            Love the cheerful green and cream design and this shirt is fitted and figure flattering. The 4 fit me perfectly (34 chest/26 waist.) Really comfortable as well. Great shirt!

            • 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

            A fun and comfortable shirt!

            By Joy

            from California

            About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Good Fit
            • Stylish Design

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Workwear

              Comments about Boden Women Essential Shirt:

              This shirt is a great splash of color in comparison to my more drab work clothes. Is great paired with a sweater but a little bold for me to just wear by itself. Maybe in time though!

              As far as fit goes, I got a size 8 and it fits really well, especially in the chest area which I sometimes have a hard time finding with button down shirts.

              Overall, a fun shirt that's nice to have in the wardrobe!

              • 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:
              • 25-34 yrs old
               
              5.0

              Cottony perfection

              By Anne the self noted clothes hound

              from Milwaukee

              About Me Classic Dresser

              Pros

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

              Cons

              • Wears Easily

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Workwear

              Comments about Boden Women Essential Shirt:

              It's the perfect shirt to wear casually with a pair of jeans or dressed up with my jack his. The color and design "pop".

              • Tell us a bit about your height:
              • Tall (more than 5'7'')
              • Tell us a bit about your size:
              • Regular (8 - 10)
              • Tell us a bit about your shape:
              • Slim
              • Age:
              • 45-54 yrs old
               
              5.0

              "I will buy this blouse again and again"

              By GG Rox

              from Ohio

              About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser, Fashion Lover

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Going Out
                • Holidays
                • Workwear

                Comments about Boden Women Essential Shirt:

                I have been ordering Boden approx two years. Two seasons ago, my daughter ordered me a coat that is a one-of-a-kind and I LOVE it and so does everyone else! I purchased my 1st Essential Shirt this past Fall in a size 8 because Boden was out of 10 and I loved the blouse so much I thought maybe an 8 would fit. I am in my early 60's, and love to wear stylish clothes. The size 8 was a little tight but I kept it anyway. I just ordered the green flowered Essential shirt in a 12 because Boden was out of 10...I thought maybe the shoulders would be ok - too big for me. I do like this blouse - it's simple in design, yet so classy and fun to wear. I will definitely order again before they run out of size 10!

                • 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:
                • Curvy
                • Age:
                • 55-64 yrs old
                 
                4.0

                Great for Spring

                By Nina

                from Baltimore

                About Me Casual Dresser, Classic Dresser

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Good Fit
                • Stylish Design

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear
                  • Workwear

                  Comments about Boden Women Essential Shirt:

                  This shirt is great for everyday use and gives me a crisp, clean look over jeans. Looks good layered over a white camisole or t-shirt

                  • 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:
                  • Curvy
                  • Age:
                  • 45-54 yrs old
                   
                  5.0

                  Perfect Shirt

                  By talltexan

                  from Amarillo, Texas

                  About Me Fashion Lover

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear
                    • Going Out

                    Comments about Boden Women Essential Shirt:

                    I ordered the blue dot essential shirt to go with the prussian blue boyfriend cardigan. I love each one separately, but they are perfect together. The essential shirt fits tts. I'm a US size 10, hourglass-shaped and tall. I like that the essential shirt is not too tight around the chest, yet not boxy, and that the sleeves are long enough for me. Although I bought this to go with the boyfriend cardigan, it's so versatile I can see myself wearing it with a lot of different things. I would definitely recommend it.

                    • Tell us a bit about your height:
                    • Tall (more than 5'7'')
                    • Tell us a bit about your size:
                    • Regular (8 - 10)
                    • Tell us a bit about your shape:
                    • Hourglass
                    • Age:
                    • 45-54 yrs old
                     
                    5.0

                    Great top and you don't have to tuck it

                    By Gamecock fan

                    from South Carolina

                    About Me Casual Dresser

                    See all my reviews

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

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

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Casual Wear
                      • Workwear

                      Comments about Boden Women Essential Shirt:

                      This is my favorite top. I have a couple and just ordered the yellow check one for spring. I always get compliments on these shirts and they are so comfortable.

                      • 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:
                      • Apple
                      • Age:
                      • 55-64 yrs old

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