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Chancery Dress WQ052
$118.00

You loved the fuller shape of the Finsbury Wool Dress, so we’ve added a Ponte style with a fitted bodice and a swishy skirt. Navy and Graphite Marl options can also be worn with our Breadwinner Blazer.

Please Note:
Please note that the seam on this style is positioned at the empire, not at the waist.

  • 41% cotton 29% polyamide 27% modal 3% elastane
  • Machine washable
  • Flattering fitted shape through bust and waist with a full skirt
  • Short sleeves
  • Length finishes at knee
  • Unlined
  • Pleat detail at neckline
  • Concealed side zip
  • Imported
Garment Measurement  (inches)
 2 R4 R4 L6 R6 L8 R8 L10 R10 L
Front length4040¼4340½43½40¾43¾4141
Chest circumference3132¾32¾34¼34¼35¾35¾37¾37¾
Front neck drop5555555
Waist circumference2627½27½292930¾30¾32¾32¾
Hip circumference45¼47¼47¼49¼49¼51¼51¼5353
Hem circumference100½102½102½104¼104¼106¼106¼108¼108¼
Sleeve length5555
 12 R12 L14 R14 L16 R16 L18 L
Front length41½44½424542¼42¼45¾
Chest circumference39¾39¾424244½44½47
Front neck drop
Waist circumference353537¼37¼39½39½42
Hip circumference55½55½585860¼60¼62½
Hem circumference110½110½113113115½115½117¾
Sleeve length660

REVIEW SUMMARY

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4.2

(based on 55 reviews)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (50)
  • Practical (37)
  • Great design (36)
  • Well made (33)
  • Durable (24)

Cons

  • Bad design (5)
  • Poor fit (4)

Best Uses

  • Wear to work (48)
  • Night out (27)
  • Special occasions (23)
  • Casual wear (16)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      87% 

      (40 reviews)

      Feels too large

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Classic dresser (39), Casual dresser (12), Trendy/stylish dresser (4)
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort driven (35), Style driven (15)

Reviewed by 55 customers

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5.0

LOVE!

By JT

from Southwest USA

About Me Classic Dresser

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Durable
  • Great Design
  • Practical
  • Retains Shape
  • Wrinkle Resistant

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear
    • Night Out
    • Special Occasions
    • Wear To Work

    Received the dress, took it out of the bag, ironed it, wore it out the door. The compliments have not stopped coming. Wore with flats for Audrey Hepburn look, and added chunky necklace. Smoothed my bumps and flattered my curves.Perfect!

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

    My new favorite dress

    By chocolatelover

    from Utah

    About Me Classic Dresser

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Great Design
    • Practical
    • Well Made

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Night Out
      • Special Occasions
      • Wear To Work

      This dress is elegant, flattering, and washable. I'm 5'10" and the tall hits just below the knee (perfect length). I ordered one size up from my usual size, and I'm glad I did because the bust seemed a little small. I'm back to order another in a different color, and would love to have this dress in every color (Boden, please consider offering it in red the next time you make a similar dress).

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

      Drop. Dead. Classy.

      By Peliroja

      from North Carolina

      About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Special Occasions
        • Wear To Work

        I purchased this dress in green, and am SO glad I did. I was initially concerned about the higher price point, but let me tell you - it is absolutely worth it. The design is flawless; it fits perfectly. Moreover, the fact that it is machine washable blows my mind.

        It is one of those stand-out dresses: Although it has many simple elements to it, the details (pleated neckline, large, "swishy" skirt) make it a total gem... Wear it and you'll be sure to get several compliments. I plan on wearing it mainly in business casual settings, but could also see myself wearing it for some special occasions as well.

        Definitely one of my all-time top 3 Boden purchases!

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

        Very comfortable, flattering fit

        By Chels

        from Chicago

        About Me Classic Dresser

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Great Design
        • Practical
        • Retains Shape

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Wear To Work

          Ordered in green and is a true bright Irish green. Fit is very flattering (I am petite but on the curvy side). At 5'2" the 6R does fall just below the knee as pictured. The fabric has a bit of stretch to it which makes it quite comfortable. It is not lined so perhaps not of the same quality as other Boden pieces, but then also more lightweight to wear through the summer. Perfect for my work.

          • Age:
          • 25-34 yrs old
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
           
          5.0

          Lovely, Simply Lovely

          By Stylish and Classic Mix

          from Houston, TX USA

          About Me Classic Dresser

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Great Design
          • Professional
          • Retains Shape
          • Stylish
          • Well Made

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Night Out
            • Wear To Work

            This is a beautiful dress. The pleats on the bodice are well made and do not stand "up" on a medium-large chest. They actually enhance.

            The fabric, as with all Boden offerings, is of a soft hand, and drapes well - even though thick like ponte.

            The skirt flares and drapes, although is terribly long and needs hemming...to be at mid to lower knee.

            What a great tribute to Dior's The New Dress of the 1950s...but in a modern way. Great shoes, statement necklace and bracelet .. and you're ready for the boardroom (maybe with a jacket or jumper) and the dining room.

            How about one in a print for fall, Boden? Or more colors? Long sleeved (not 3/4 please) for all?

            More!

            • Age:
            • 45-54 yrs old
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Style Driven
             
            4.0

            Love!!

            By klevrgirl

            from Los Angeles

            About Me Classic Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Practical
            • Retains Shape
            • Wrinkle Resistant

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Night Out
              • Wear To Work

              I just received this and couldn't wait to wear it to a recent event. The compliments were flying left and right, I couldn't dodge them!!

              Color is fabulous, material is thick enough to hide my body's imperfections yet thin enough to be fab for summer

              it is a perfect dress, and that green says WOW :)

              • Age:
              • 45-54 yrs old
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Comfort vs Style:
              • Style Driven
               
              4.0

              Keeping it.

              By nono

              from Seattle

              About Me Casual Dresser

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Great Design
              • Practical
              • Wrinkle Resistant

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Night Out
                • Wear To Work

                Love this dress. I bought it to wear for an event and it didn't get here in time but I like it so much I am going to keep it!

                • Age:
                • 35-44 yrs old
                • Comfort vs Style:
                • Comfort Driven
                 
                4.0

                With a belt

                By make it a tall

                from California

                About Me Classic Dresser

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Practical

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Night Out
                  • Wear To Work

                  I love the green! After reading some of the other reviews, I was very excited about the empire waist. However, the empire was not as structured as I hoped it would be. I paired it with a skinny, patent leather belt and it makes the skirt even more full! I can't wait to wear it to my friend's wedding rehearsal.

                  • Age:
                  • Under 25 yrs old
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels too large
                  • Comfort vs Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                   
                  3.0

                  Great design, poor fit

                  By Christib07

                  from New York, NY

                  About Me Casual Dresser

                  See all my reviews

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Great Design
                  • Well Made

                  Cons

                  • Poor Fit

                  Best Uses

                  • Night Out
                  • Special Occasions
                  • Wear To Work

                  Looking at the pictures, this dress is perfect for me. I'm 5'8", with a full bust and pear/ hourglass shape. In practice, the dress fit in the shoulders and bust, but the waist was SEVERAL inches too big. I expected a fit and flare style, but it looked like a sack on me. I could have had it altered, but for the cost of the dress, it was a return.

                  • Age:
                  • 25-34 yrs old
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels too large
                  • Comfort vs Style:
                  • Comfort Driven
                   
                  4.0

                  Love it!

                  By Bekah

                  from Maryland

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Practical
                  • Washes Well
                  • Well Made

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Casual Wear

                    This dress is classic, fits well, & is comfortable. It doesn't get much better than that!

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

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