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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 46 reviews)

84%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (41)
  • Practical (30)
  • Great design (29)
  • Well made (29)
  • Durable (19)

Cons

  • Bad design (5)
  • Poor fit (3)

Best Uses

  • Wear to work (39)
  • Night out (20)
  • Special occasions (19)
  • Casual wear (14)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      92% 

      (35 reviews)

      Feels too large

       
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Classic dresser (33), Casual dresser (10), Trendy/stylish dresser (3)
    • Comfort vs Style:
    • Comfort driven (31), Style driven (11)

Reviewed by 46 customers

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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
     
    5.0

    What a Dress!

    By L the Librarian

    from NJ

    About Me Classic Dresser

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Great Design

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Presenting A Workshop
      • Wear To Work

      This dress is just great. I am presenting a workshop and I HATE suits. I wanted a dress that looked good and was really comfortable. This is the dress.

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

      Love, love, love...

      By Cali K

      from Tennessee

      About Me Classic Dresser

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Great Design
      • Practical
      • Washes Well
      • Well Made

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Special Occasions
        • Wear To Work

        Look put-together without much effort! The dress fits well, looks good, and the green color is fun. Light- to medium-weight material might be too heavy for high summer, but it will work great in the spring and fall.

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

        Really nice quality

        By Pinky

        from Pacific Northwest

        About Me Trendy/Stylish Dresser

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Night Out
          • Special Occasions
          • Wear To Work

          I used the sizing chart to pick my size as I haven't purchased a dress from Boden before. It fits as anticipated although I ordered a tall size as I didn't want it above my knee and its a little longer than I expected. I think that was mostly due to my poor accuracy with my measurements. It's very well made and the jade color is just as pictured. I hope to wear it for a party and dancing. It can be dressed up or down. Very nice looking. I have a curvy figure and this is not the optimal style for me, but it's so pretty I'm going to keep it and just shorten the skirt a bit.

          • Age:
          • 55-64 yrs old
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Comfort vs Style:
          • Style Driven
           
          3.0

          Cute dress, just not for me.

          By LB

          from Indianapolis

          About Me Casual Dresser

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Comfortable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Night Out
            • Wear To Work

            Love the look of this dress, in photos and on the hanger. And the green color is dynamite. The neckline felt a little high on me, so I felt a bit frumpy in it, so I sent it back. A little less material (not in a skimpy way) would have made this an A on me!

            • Age:
            • 35-44 yrs old
            • Comfort vs Style:
            • Comfort Driven
             
            3.0

            Wanted to love it

            By Mom to 4 girls

            from Bergen County, NJ

            About Me Casual Dresser

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Practical
            • Well Made

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Wear To Work

              Wanted to love this dress with its nice definition of the bust and full skirt but the fabric felt to heavy and just didn't flatter. Alas, it went back.

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

              classically beautiful!

              By Jennifer

              from USA

              About Me Classic Dresser

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Great Dress For Church
                • Night Out
                • Special Occasions
                • Wear To Work

                This dress is beautifully tailored. It is very cute with a cardigan. I bought size 8L and love the fit. I am 5'1", 140 lbs. The dress hits me mid calf and is VERY flattering. The fabric seems easy to care for. I do not like anything that needs dry cleaning since I have 4 young children at home. I would think this dress would look good on anyone, especially someone with curves.

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

                Must have

                By DC Mom

                from DC

                About Me Classic Dresser

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Night Out
                  • Wear To Work

                  So becoming for a host of figures. Great for a great figure, great if you have a little tummy to hide. So comfortable yet keeps it's shape and finished look. Sleeves flattering even for someone who shies away from shorter/cap sleeves. Try it - you'll be thrilled.

                  • Age:
                  • 45-54 yrs old
                  • Sizing:
                  • Feels true to size
                   
                  4.0

                  wear it anywhere

                  By vamom

                  from Fairfax VA

                  About Me Classic Dresser

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Comfortable
                  • Great Design
                  • Well Made

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Night Out
                    • Special Occasions
                    • Wear To Work

                    I ordered the chancery dress in the green. It is a lovely emerald. I found the photo hue accurate. I love the little detail at the neck. It fit true to size. It is well-made. The fabric is very soft, comfortable and skims in a flattering way, no clinging.

                    As it turned out for me, the cut of the skirt did not work for my frame. This was disappointing because I love the look of the swishing voluminous skirt and had never tried the style on before. It may be I am too short to carry the look off in a non-petite size.

                    This is a great dress for the right people. I think you should give it a go if you are average to tall height, and it would be extremely flattering for pear shaped figures.

                    • Age:
                    • 35-44 yrs old
                    • Sizing:
                    • Feels true to size
                    • Comfort vs Style:
                    • Style Driven
                     
                    4.0

                    Great dress, just not for me.

                    By Gigi

                    from East of Chicago

                    About Me Classic Dresser

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Comfortable
                    • Durable
                    • Practical

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Special Occasions
                      • Wear To Work

                      Other reviewers are right, this has a very Audrey Hepburn "feel" with its cut and swishy skirt. But, sadly, I had to send it back because it didn't really work on my longish torso. Instead of feeling elegant, I felt frumpy because the fullness of the skirt started well above my hips. That said, it's well made, as much of Boden's stuff is, and I'm guessing it would work well on someone curvier and shorter waisted. Lesson learned: I do better in Boden's straighter-cut dresses.

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

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