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Paternoster Dress WQ050
$118.00

Great for all those meetings you go to and slinky enough to take you into the evening. A Ponte dress with a flattering fit through the body and a pretty twist detail.

  • 41% cotton 29% polyamide 27% modal 3% elastane
  • Machine washable
  • Flattering fitted shape through bust waist and hip
  • Sleeveless
  • Length finishes at knee
  • 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 R4 R4 L6 R6 L8 R8 L10 R10 L
Front length3939¼42¼39½42½404340½40½
Chest circumference32¼343435½3537373939
Front neck drop
Waist circumference27½292930¾30¾32¼32¼34¼34¼
Hip circumference35½37½37½39½39½41¼41¼43¼43¼
Hem circumference353737393941414343
Sleeve length0000000
 12 R12 L14 R14 L16 R16 L18 L
Front length414441½44½42¼4545¾
Chest circumference414143¼43¼45¾45¾48
Front neck drop999
Waist circumference36½36½38¾38¾41¼41¼43½
Hip circumference45¾45¾484850½50½52¾
Hem circumference45¼45¼47½47½505052½
Sleeve length11

REVIEW SUMMARY

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4.5

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (9)
  • Great design (7)
  • Retains shape (6)
  • Well made (6)
  • Wrinkle resistant (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Wear to work (9)
    • Night out (5)
    • Special occasions (3)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        86% 

        (6 reviews)

        Feels too large

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual dresser (3), Classic dresser (3), Trendy/stylish dresser (3)
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Comfort driven (7)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    4.0

    Very pretty

    By ML

    from Houston

    About Me Casual Dresser

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Great Design
    • Practical

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Night Out
      • Special Occasions
      • Wear To Work

      I like the look of the dress but will need to shorten it as it is a bit too long for me. Also, the zipper seems to get stuck at the bodice -- hopefully this doesn't mean that it will break soon!

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

      It's the perfect dress!

      By Kas Esq.

      from St. Louis

      About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Special Occasions
        • Wear To Work

        Perfect for work. I also wore it to a wedding shower topped with a cardigan. High quality fabric. I hope Boden makes this a repeat item in other colors. I would buy several.

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

        Love this dress!!!

        By Chris2665

        from Boston

        About Me Casual Dresser

        See all my reviews

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Night Out
          • Wear To Work

          I work in a casually dressed place but sometimes do need to dress up. When I do I like to be comfortable. I bought the gray and love it. I feel like it took 20 pounds off me. Accented my hourglass figure in a way that was comfortable for me. It curved and draped in the right places. I am not to fond of the other colors but because I love the dress so much I have ordered another. I might need to break out of my casual comfortable style and live a little. This dress makes me want to do it.

          • Age:
          • 35-44 yrs old
          • Comfort vs Style:
          • Comfort Driven
           
          5.0

          Fashionable & Forgiving

          By WestCoastBodenLover

          from Los Angeles, CA

          About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Great Design

          Cons

            Best Uses

              This dress is a very comfortable cotton knit and if I can work out the sizing, I will buy it in two colors. The size I ordered seems large so I'm waiting for the next size down. I'm hoping it isn't too small. If it is, I'll probably just get the large size taken in, I like it so much. It can be worn casually or dressed up for work. The purple one is a bit trendier than the other colors but can be dressed up with the right jacket or sweater. It's a hit, especially for those who are trying to cover up a few problem areas. I think it's probably more flattering for those who aren't short.

              • Age:
              • 45-54 yrs old
              • Comfort vs Style:
              • Comfort Driven
               
              5.0

              Great Dress!

              By Kelley

              from MD, USA

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Flattering
              • Great Design

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Night Out
                • Wear To Work

                Very pretty and comfortable dress. Many compliments. Definitely a keeper!

                • Age:
                • 45-54 yrs old
                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Purchased in every color!

                By PhD me

                from Chapel Hill, NC

                About Me Classic Dresser

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Great Design
                • Practical
                • Retains Shape
                • Well Made

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Night Out
                  • Wear To Work

                  I bought this in the long length and it fits my 5'10 frame perfectly. The neckline is lovely and doesn't show too much skin and the heavy fabric is both durable and forgiving.

                  • Age:
                  • 25-34 yrs old
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Comfort vs Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                   
                  4.0

                  So easy to wear!

                  By Leslie

                  from Dallas

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Retains Shape
                  • Well Made
                  • Wrinkle Resistant

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Wear To Work

                    I have the grey version and pair it with a hot pink cardigan, perfect for the office. Very forgiving cut through waist and hips.

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

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    My favorite dress right now

                    By Professional mom

                    from Seattle

                    About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Great Design
                    • Retains Shape
                    • Well Made

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Night Out
                      • Special Occasions
                      • Wear To Work

                      I have this dress in the all grey in a 12L and am not very large chested. It fits perfectly top and bottom, being perhaps the most flattering dress I own right now. I went ahead and reordered in the 2 tone blue but wish it came in more solid styles, as I don't like the "bikini top" effect very much. If the two tones don't look right, that second one will have to go back. Pleae make this dress again, in similar, flattering ponte jersey, but in other solid shades (eggplant? teal? heather brown? deep berry pink? darker gold?) Thanks for a great style, Boden!

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

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      LOVELY

                      By Fish

                      from New England

                      About Me Casual Dresser

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Comfortable
                      • Retains Shape
                      • Well Made
                      • Wrinkle Resistant

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Wear To Work

                        This is a lovely dress. I purchased 2 styles, the blue/black bodice 6L and the monochrome grey 6R. I'm 5' 5", 130, and prefer dresses with a bit of length on them, so was pleasantly surprised that the 6R immediately below the knee length worked well. As for vicissitudes of shape (both flat and curvy) mine are helped by the bodice architecture and straight lines of the dress, meaning that the extra fabric at the top balances my extra baggage at the bottom. The colorblock effect of the black and blue is...harsh, and highlights the bodice twisty in an occasionally unflattering way. So back to Boden with the black and blue, and into the closet with the grey.

                        • Age:
                        • 45-54 yrs old
                        • Comfort vs Style:
                        • Comfort Driven

                        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        3.0

                        Odd Fit, In My Opinion

                        By LC303

                        from Denver

                        About Me Classic Dresser

                        See all my reviews

                        Pros

                        • Wrinkle Resistant

                        Cons

                        • Poor Fit

                        Best Uses

                        • Wear To Work

                        This NEVER happens to me as I'm a bit of a pear shape (flat chested and very small boned on top but with rounder hips and bottom) but the size 4 in this dress was too small on top/fit perfect on the bottom. The size 6 fit on top but was too large on the bottom. Usually if something fits me on the top it's too small on the bottom. So I would say this dress has an odd cut. I will have to send back both sizes. Too bad as the material seems like it would be great for work trips and wouldn't wrinkle much. My measurements are 5'8", 34-26-36. I tried both the 4L and 6L.

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

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