Finding a stylish yet comfortable dress can be quite the challenge, however Boden is a favourite among shoppers for ticking all the boxes when it comes to finding the perfect dress. The fashion retailer has recently slashed the price of a gorgeous knitted shirt dress that customers are full of praise for.
The Rachel Knitted Shirt Dress comes in regular and petite fits in sizes four to 22. Usually retailing for £140, both of the stunning purple and navy colours can now be yours for £84, giving you a lovely saving of £56.
The frock is also available in a dark green shade which has a slightly smaller discount, now priced at £112. The knitted shirt dress is crafted from a ribbed cotton and wool blend, providing ‘comfort and warmth’.
The fabric hugs the body, providing a flattering silhouette, while the tie belt allows you to accentuate your waist. Boden recommends pairing the calf-length garment with knee-high boots for a ‘timeless look’.
Shoppers who have already added the Rachel Knitted Shirt Dress to their wardrobe have rated it 4.5 out of five stars overall. One delighted customer awarded it full marks and said: “I love it so much I bought it in two colours. I adore this dress – both comfortable and flattering. I have gotten compliments on it every time I’ve worn it.”
“Fits like a glove,” wrote a second thrilled buyer. “I am right on the edge of the Petite and Regular size (5’4″), but because I always have to have things shortened, I decided to go for Petite. It was a great decision… I’m also a convert to knit dresses. I always wanted to buy one for the warmth, but they usually cling, are shapeless on me and are static. But this one was marvellous.”
They continued: “It fits beautifully in the torso without being too tight, the skirt skims over my hips and the length is perfect. The waist is a touch high but the belt gets things where they belong. I’m going to keep my eye out for more of these because I’m over the moon happy with my new dress.”
Someone else commented: “This dress is beautiful and so flattering. It gives a lovely shape, fits where it should and isn’t clingy where you don’t want it to be. I have it in Navy from last year and this year I have the purple… I highly recommend as it washes well, keeps shape, is cosy to wear and can be worn casually or dressed up too.”
Sadly some Boden shoppers found the positioning of the wasitline a major issue, as one person explained: “Beautiful colour and fabric, but the waistband was so high, well above the bottom of my ribcage, even after sizing up to a 14. A great shame.”
Another added: “The waist was just up under my chest and was not a good fit for me. I was sad to return it because I liked the weight of the material and colour.”
If you’d like to add the Rachel Knitted Shirt Dress to your wardrobe, you can buy it from Boden at a discounted price here while the sale lasts. Alternatively, Nobody’s Child is selling a Navy Ribbed Knitted Polo Midi Dress on sale for £44, down from £95. It has button fastenings running down the front and has handy pockets.
Elsewhere, Next has a Black Long Sleeve Collar Detail Maxi Dress priced at £45. This frock has button-up fastenings on the top half and is finished with split sleeve cuffs.
