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Modern Pencil Skirt WG491
(Was $78.00 to $98.00 ) now $54.60 to $68.60

You loved last year’s Textured Cotton Skirt, so we're offering two new prints, a smart denim and a luxurious, Italian metallic jacquard.

  • SLV: outer 56% cotton 38% polyester 4% metallised fibre 2% nylon
  • IND: outer 99% cotton 1% elastane
  • Other colours: outer 100% cotton
  • SLV: lining 100% polyester
  • Other colours: lining 96% polyester 4% elastane
  • Sits at natural waist
  • Pencil shape
  • Length finishes below knee
  • Fully lined
  • Back vent
  • Concealed back zip
  • Grosgrain trim
  • SLV: dry clean only
  • Other colours: machine washable
  • Regular 23½"/59.5cm Long 26½"/67cm.
  • Imported
Garment Measurement  (inches)
 2 R4 R4 L6 R6 L8 R8 L10 R10 L
Front length23½23½26½23½26½23½26½23½26½
Waist circumference26½282829½29½31313333
Hip circumference34½36½36½38½38½40½40½42¼42¼
Hem circumference31¼33¼33¼35¼35¼37¼37¼39¼39¼
 12 R12 L14 R14 L16 R16 L18 L
Front length23½26½23½26½23½26½26½
Waist circumference35½35½37¾37¾40¼40¼42½
Hip circumference44¾44¾474749½49½51¾
Hem circumference41½41½444446¼46¼48½

REVIEW SUMMARY

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4.3

(based on 84 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Great design (68)
  • Well made (50)
  • Comfortable (45)
  • Practical (37)
  • Retains shape (24)

Cons

  • Poor fit (14)
  • Dry clean only (4)
  • Bad design (3)

Best Uses

  • Wear to work (76)
  • Casual wear (31)
  • Night out (30)
  • Special occasions (21)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      64% 

      (49 reviews)

      Feels too large

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Classic dresser (56), Trendy/stylish dresser (18), Casual dresser (5)
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Style driven (38), Comfort driven (36)

Reviewed by 84 customers

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3.0

too big

By Feather

from New Mexico

About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Practical
  • Well Made

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual Wear

    I ordered a 12L because I thought it would be tight. Nooooooooo! It is huge!
    I think I need a 8L. Even though the skirt is quite well made, it's too heavy to wear in the southwest US summers. Sending it back :(

    • Age:
    • 35-44 yrs old
    • Sizing:
    • Feels too large
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort Driven
     
    4.0

    Very well-made skirt

    By CK in NC

    from Asheville, NC

    About Me Classic Dresser

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Great Design
    • Practical
    • Well Made

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Night Out
      • Wear To Work

      I am between sizes in this skirt--the 6 is too small but the 8 is a bit too large to be a good fit for me. I'm keeping the silver jacquard skirt nevertheless because the fabric is so gorgeous. I am returning the denim one after some indecision because the fit is just a bit too loose for this shape. But I was very impressed with how beautifully made the skirt is. It has a lovely lining, and the denim skirt has a black grosgrain ribbon at the waist.

      • Age:
      • 45-54 yrs old
      • Comfort vs Style:
      • Style Driven
       
      4.0

      Great skirt

      By B Homekeeper

      from Virginia

      About Me Classic Dresser

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Great Design

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Wear To Work

        I love the shape of this pencil skirt--it is snug-fitting around the waist and opens out enough around the thighs so allow for comfortable movement. Definitely a keeper.

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

        Great fit, style, and quality!

        By Coralee

        from Connecticut

        About Me Classic Dresser

        Pros

        • Well Made

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Wear To Work

          One of my first Boden skirt purchases--and it won't be the last! Slim fit, but enough room to walk and sit---print has a lot of style--many compliments the first time I wore it--and high quality workmanship throughout!

          • Age:
          • 65 yrs and older
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Comfort vs Style:
          • Style Driven
           
          5.0

          This is my favorite skirt!

          By Ketzy

          from Staten Island

          About Me Classic Dresser

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Casual Wear

            This is my go to skirt for almost all occasion. It goes with most of my tops. I have to be honest I really love it most because it's so slimming!!

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

            Sexy and stylish with Jackie O verve

            By Zelda

            from Minneapolis, Mn

            About Me Classic Dresser

            Pros

            • Great Design
            • Retains Shape
            • Well Made
            • Wrinkle Resistant

            Cons

            • Dry Clean Only

            Best Uses

            • Night Out
            • Special Occasions
            • Wear To Work

            My usual Boden size 8L fit perfectly in this skirt. My hips are 40" and my waist is 28" and I am 6' tall. The length was a little past my knee which looks good when you're my age and you still have shapely lower legs and ankles you want to show off. My boyfriend loved the glitter in the silver skirt. It was perfect for a jazz club. I bought the red, pink and tan V-neck cardigan and floral short sleeve blouse as pictured on the model for the sweater ad. The outfit rocked!

            I found the denim skirt too stiff and did not the chalk board mark patterns or the large exploding dandelion sparkler patterns. For easy wear and simplicity go for the Breadwinner skirts instead.

            • Age:
            • 55-64 yrs old
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Style Driven
             
            5.0

            Not just another pretty skirt!

            By Northern Artist

            from Minneapolis

            About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Night Out
              • Special Occasions
              • Wear To Work

              I have worn this skirt to art openings and graduations. I could wear it to parties as well. I feel very comfortable when wearing this skirt and am thrilled for at 5Ft and a petite size 4 it can be difficult to find a flattering skirt. I get a little thrill when i know i am going to wear it. Many thanks Boden... In fact, most things I buy from you always get compliments!

              • Age:
              • 55-64 yrs old
              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Comfort vs Style:
              • Style Driven
               
              5.0

              Beautiful Skirt

              By M

              from Colorado

              About Me Classic Dresser

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Comfortable
              • Great Design
              • Well Made

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Special Occasions
                • Wear To Work

                I love this skirt. It is a great length for professional attire and looks very classy. I got so many compliments when I wore it last week!

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

                Great skirt

                By arty dresser

                from new york

                About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

                See all my reviews

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Night Out
                  • Wear To Work

                  Well-made, nice print, fits well. The navy tribal pattern looks great with the ladder-stitch cardigan.

                  • Age:
                  • 55-64 yrs old
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Comfort vs Style:
                  • Style Driven
                   
                  4.0

                  Mad about this skirt

                  By Love Boden

                  from NW US

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                  • Poor Fit

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear
                  • Wear To Work

                  This skirt is all of those positive descriptors and more, but only if you go up a size. I ordered my usual US size 4 and liked the way it fit except for one key area: it was too tight across the bum. I held onto it and ordered a US size 6 for comparison, and after much deliberation STILL held onto the 4, thinking I might get myself into slightly better shape. Fast froward a few months, and there it was, still just waiting, hanging in my closet, so again I ordered a 6 (it would be great to be near a Boden retail outlet-if there is one-so you could try things on without incurring shipping for yourself or Boden) and this time conceded defeat. I kept the 6 this time- actually two of them, replacing the original ivory/blue/yellow floral and adding the other color option in that print, and have worn both already. Sometimes you just have to get over yourself, but I do think this one does run small! Great skirt, otherwise- fabulous fabric texture, colors, print, design, quality. You know I love your stuff, Boden.

                  • Age:
                  • 35-44 yrs old
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels too small

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