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27 Comments

• kellygirl replied 4 years ago

  It still fits beautifully and the color is divine. You always look SO good, Suz! 

• ChristelJ replied 4 years ago

  I like it very much and am sort of sad you don’t want to wear that outfit out of the house! You look absolutely lovely. But I get it if your feelings change over time for something.
  Also like your cute sandals.

• anchie replied 4 years ago

  Is it Phoebe? Seems different than mine - shorter and waist in right spot. Did you got petite? I like your fit better :)

• Cardiff girl replied 4 years ago

  It still looks great no matter how it feels.

• JAileen replied 4 years ago

  You dress so much better at home than I do! The dress looks so nice on you, I’m surprised you don’t want to wear it out in public.

• Laura replied 4 years ago

  House dress! I'd forgotten about that term. It brings to mind a loose zippered or buttoned dress. Your version looks nicer than I imagine a house dress back in the day would have looked!

• Roxanna replied 4 years ago

  It looks lovely on you - and in your signature color :) really makes your hair and face pop :)

• taylor replied 4 years ago

  it still looks great !

• Bonnie replied 4 years ago

  The dress looks great. It's good to look nice at home, too.

• Angie replied 4 years ago

  What Kelly said, and you “house dress” in style. I can't see any weight gain.

  That brighter blue is just lovely, Suz. Do you wear cobalt? 

• Glory replied 4 years ago

  Looks lovely- fresh and I find the fit very good.

• kkards replied 4 years ago

  Looks perfect to me... but I get it what I see and what you feel can be/are different.

• Becky replied 4 years ago

  I think it still looks great. I do understand falling out of love with items, though.

• Jaime replied 4 years ago

  The blue is wonderful on you and the fit looks great to me.

• Suz replied 4 years ago

  Thanks, all. The fit is just a big snug at the waist and bust -- it did shrink a tiny bit. It's possible DH put it in the dryer once without my noticing. The quality of this dress -- and yes, it's the Phoebe! -- is really nice for the sale price. And all cotton cannot be beat on a day or 30 C heat! 

  I did wear it out, in the end -- wore it for my walk in the woods. 

  Angie, I love these brighter blues in summer. I wear royal (like this) -- a bit brighter/ lighter than true cobalt, right? Especially now that my hair is grey. I always wore it in summer but now it looks good in winter, too. 

  Anchie, it's probably a bit shorter on me because it's a bit too small due to shrinkage! And I am short waisted (by a little) and long through the rise. Even so, the waist on this dress feels a bit short on me IRL, especially this year. It is an issue with some Boden dresses that is probably worse if you have substantial bust. I'm quite small, but again, a bit of weight gain in that area is making it snug. 

  I will wear this dress for the coming summer -- no plans to donate yet, because a casual, easy wash and wear dress like this is GOLDEN for my lifestyle. I don't have to remember to iron it -- nothing. 

• Jessikams replied 4 years ago

  YES for a comfy cool house dress. I have 2 and love them.

• Jane replied 4 years ago

  It’s lovely! My granny used to have house dresses, too, such a good thing to have!

• Mainelady replied 4 years ago

  Suz, you, blue and that dress look fab! I do not see anything but pretty!

• replied 4 years ago

  It looks great on you, so ditto Mainelady!
  My grandma wore house dresses, nothing as nice as that, but usually pants for going out for some reason.

• RainB replied 4 years ago

  You look fab! I need to start wearing my 'house dresses' more often :)

• RobinF replied 4 years ago

  I think this is great on you! House style for me is shorts and tees so this is way better!

• Elizabeth P replied 4 years ago
  It still looks great Suz.  Glad you can still find a way to enjoy iteven if it doesn't feel as good as it did.
  
  
  I never thought I'd say this twice in one year (outside of winter)... but still jealous over your weather!  What's with that?  We have JUST hit the 20's.
  

• Bijou replied 4 years ago

  You really look gorgeous in this dress -  it is great that this is your house dress. Why not enjoy this dress at home instead of leaving it for good?

  I have a cotton boho style dress (in Finds) that I bought, originally thinking I would wear it out to dinner and for good - but I rarely wore it as I realised I prefer being a bit more dressed up for those occasions. As soon it was demoted to "house dress" status, it has become a great workhorse, I really enjoy wearing it. Cotton is perfect in hot weather.

• nemosmom replied 4 years ago

  You look beautiful, Suz!

• Janet replied 4 years ago

  Well, this is far nicer than the “house dresses” I remember seeing! You look great, and I’m glad you’re still getting use out of that dress. I can relate to the fit/weight gain issues. Sigh.

• Eliza replied 4 years ago

  Looking good, Suz. That blue is stunning on you; your hair looks great, too.

  I get the dissatisfaction with small shifts (though don’t see anything off in your photo) and you make a great point: wear your clothes the way they make you feel the happiest. YLF, as always.

• Angie replied 4 years ago

  YAY. I can see you wear bright blue year round. It's good with navy, white and silver - your staples.