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Clara Dress WH446
(Was $218.00 ) now $152.60

The structured skirt gives this smart day dress a fabulous Fifties feel – in an exquisite daisy jacquard sourced from Lyon. Trés chic.

  • Outer 63% cotton 37% polyester
  • Lining 100% viscose
  • Dry clean only
  • Semi fitted shape
  • Short sleeves
  • Length finishes above knee
  • Full body lining
  • Concealed side zip
  • 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 length3235¼32½35½38½32¾35¾38¾33¼
Chest circumference343435½35½35½37373738½
Front neck drop39¼417¾444444
Waist circumference26¾26¾28¼28¼28¼30303031½
Hip circumference000000000
Hem circumference40½40½42½42½42½44½44½44½46½
Sleeve length5
 8 R8 L10 PET10 R10 L12 R12 L14 R14 L
Front length363933¾36½39½37¼40¼37¾40¾
Chest circumference38½38½40½40½40½42½42½4545
Front neck drop44
Waist circumference31½31½33½33½33½35¾35¾3838
Hip circumference000000000
Hem circumference46½46½48½48½48½50¾50¾5353
Sleeve length55555
 16 R16 L18 L
Front length38¼41¼42
Chest circumference47¼47¼49½
Front neck drop
Waist circumference40½40½42¾
Hip circumference000
Hem circumference55½55½58
Sleeve length7

REVIEW SUMMARY

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3.7

(based on 18 reviews)

69%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Well made (13)
  • Great design (9)
  • Comfortable (8)
  • Durable (4)
  • Retains shape (4)

Cons

  • Poor fit (6)
  • Bad design (4)
  • Dry clean only (3)

Best Uses

  • Special occasions (12)
  • Night out (6)
  • Wear to work (6)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      73% 

      (11 reviews)

      Feels too large

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Classic dresser (10), Casual dresser (4), Trendy/stylish dresser (3)
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Style driven (10), Comfort driven (4)

Reviewed by 18 customers

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4.0

Beautiful, high quality dress

By alpha

from Conn.

Verified Buyer

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

        I got this in the blue color and it is a gorgeous, well made dress fashioned in a stunning material. Shame the cut just didn't work for me -- the neck was too high to be flattering on my body and the sleeves were too structured and wide, looking almost cartoonish on me. I also felt it runs small and I would have been much happier one size up. But please Boden keep making these sorts of well constructed, luxurious dresses!

        • Age:
        • 25-34 yrs old
        • Sizing:
        • Feels too small
         
        3.0

        Pretty dress but weird fit

        By Katie

        from San Diego

        About Me Classic Dresser

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Well Made

        Cons

        • Poor Fit

        Best Uses

        • Special Occasions

        Beatiful dress, but it fits akwardly. The bottom of the dress poufs out, like it needs to be taken in a bit. I don't want it to be form fitting but my bottom half kind of looks like a teacup compared to the top. The color is pretty and the top fits really nice. So overall it's a keeper with a slight alteration to take in the dress from the waist down.

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

        Too Sheer to be Decent

        By RoxieStar

        from NY

        About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

        See all my reviews

        Pros

          Cons

          • Bad Design
          • Poor Quality

          Best Uses

          • Special Occasions

          This dress looks adorable on the hanger, but the white fabric is essentially see-through. Even with a white bra and panties, your underthings will be clearly visible unless you manage to stuff a full length slip under this slim cut dress. Additionally, this dress has a super cheap zipper that broke while I was zipping the garment ON THE HANGER to send it back. It is unfortunate when Boden invests in the style and the cut but cheaps out on the most essentail materials of the garment!!!

          • Age:
          • 25-34 yrs old
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Comfort vs Style:
          • Style Driven
           
          5.0

          Show stopper

          By akamildred

          from Living in the OC. So Cal

          About Me Classic Dresser

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Great Design
          • Well Made

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear
            • Special Occasions

            This dress is smashing. Great for special occasion daytime events or anytime you want to look and feel lovely. I love the fifties vibe. I normally wear an 8 but got the six and it fits perfectly. Love it in the white!

            • Age:
            • 45-54 yrs old
             
            3.0

            Cute but Didn't Work

            By Katie in MT

            from Montana

            About Me Classic Dresser

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Cute style

            Cons

            • Bad Design
            • Poor Fit

            Best Uses

            • Special Occasions
            • Wear To Work

            I really wanted this dress to work, but unfortunately had to return it. The main flaw was with the difficulty in getting the dress on. It has a side zipper (which I almost always feel is a mistake with a dress) and it was nearly impossible to get the dress over my head/shoulders. The material was of good quality (although I wasn't crazy about the texture/print with the little flower/circle shapes)and the cut was modest but stylish. The waist did hit me in a weird spot, but I think it would be really cute on the right person.

            • Age:
            • 25-34 yrs old
            • Sizing:
            • Feels too small
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Style Driven

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Not flattering on petite, curvy figures

            By Julie

            from Chicago, IL

            About Me Casual Dresser

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            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Well Made

            Cons

            • Poor Fit

            Best Uses

            • Special Occasions

            I ordered this dress because I thought it would be great for a casual rehearsal dinner. However, the dress did not look the same on me as it did on the model. The dress fit well around the waist and hips, but the shoulder width was too large. The shoulder material stuck out a bit, and I resembled a football player in a dress. I'd pass if you have narrow shoulders or are wider on the bottom than the top.

            • Age:
            • 25-34 yrs old
            • Sizing:
            • Feels too large
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Style Driven
             
            5.0

            The perfect dress

            By Professional homemaker

            from Virginia

            About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Great Design
            • Practical
            • Well Made

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Night Out
              • Wear To Work

              This sweet little dress was too precious to pass up. I brought it to wear for our annual family vacation and family reunion brunch. Perfect attire for Hilton head SC..

              • Age:
              • 35-44 yrs old
              • Comfort vs Style:
              • Comfort Driven
               
              1.0

              I look like a 3rd grader

              By acmes

              from NYC

              About Me Casual Dresser

              See all my reviews

              Pros

                Cons

                • Bad Design
                • Poor Fit

                Best Uses

                  Things didn't bode well when I opened the box and saw the color (sea mist?)and fabric. Not my style at all. The overly sweet design combined with the color made it look like my easter outfit from 3rd grade. Boxy fit.

                  • Age:
                  • 45-54 yrs old
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels too large
                  • Comfort vs Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                   
                  3.0

                  So Cute...Not a Great Fit

                  By Kristen

                  from Erie

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Durable
                  • Well Made

                  Cons

                  • Poor Fit
                  • Waist Pleats

                  Best Uses

                  • Night Out
                  • Special Occasions

                  I bought this dress in green and it is a beautiful color and a very pretty dress. I really wanted it to work, but I have a curvy, petite build and the pleats at the waistline didn't flatter me. Also the cap sleeves were stiff and didn't conform to my shoulders the way it seems they do on the model. Instead, the sleeves stuck out from my shoulders quite a bit which I didn't care for. Unfortunately it has to go back.

                  • Age:
                  • 35-44 yrs old
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Comfort vs Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                   
                  5.0

                  Possibly the cutest dress I own...

                  By Anna

                  from Providence, RI

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Great Design
                  • Retains Shape
                  • Well Made

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear
                    • Special Occasions
                    • Wear To Work

                    The 2R fits me perfectly if slightly short (I'm 5'8-5'9). I wear a 32C-D and the bust was fairly tight, but not unmanageably so. I'm a classic hourglass and the 2R was perfect, not uncomfortable sitting either. The pattern and color are absolutely beautiful. It's still fairly cold where I live but I have already worn it with a cardigan and tights as my patience had run out. I almost never buy items full priced and had almost assumed I'd be returning this, but there is no way I could part with this dress. May purchase it in white I love it that much! Cute for work and uni. May wear it to a wedding if I can convince myself to not wear it again before then!

                    • Age:
                    • Under 25 yrs old
                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Comfort vs Style:
                    • Style Driven

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