Reviews: Bold Boutonniere Dress


Doesn’t the model look like she’s scared that someone off camera is about to grab her? Maybe it’s because she grabbed the last Bold Boutonniere Dress ($128) — lord knows I would be scared if I’d made off with the last one too.


Oddly, I think the rosette is actually bigger in real life than it looks on the product shot. But maybe that’s because the product shot is probably a XS and this is a M. You will notice that the waist is sitting much higher on the waist than it is on the model shot. Sizing up to an L might fix this. But I am hesitant to (more on why below). Overall I like the look.


Here’s a closeup of the rosette. Cottony, not stiff, just a pretty touch. I also adore the stripes on the skirt which straddle the line between casual and slightly dressed up.


I do have one quibble with the dress and that is the floofiness of the skirt. I don’t know if it’s really clear from the photo above but this dress made my tush look like it stuck out a foot from my back. The dress I tried on really needed to be steamed which may have exacerbated the problem. There is an awful lot of skirt material…maybe a bit too much. I took one look at myself from behind and said, Whoa Burlapp…just whoa…

It’s not enough to stop me from buying this dress though. I will probably stick to the M lest the L have even more skirt floof. A good steam and I’ll be set. Have you tried this one on yet? What did you think?

9 Comments

  1. July 31, 2009 / 2:18 pm

    I am not liking this at all!! The rosette is not complimentary. I would pass on this one.

  2. July 31, 2009 / 3:22 pm

    Haha, I do think this is a love it or hate it dress. I have already been on the receiving end of "is that a doily on your dres??"

  3. July 31, 2009 / 3:56 pm

    I reeeally like it, haha. If I didn't already have a closet-full of dresses I *never* quite get around to wearing, I'd totally get it. I think it looks great on you, and I love the flower on front!

  4. July 31, 2009 / 4:18 pm

    You already know I love it! I posted a review on my blog too of the xs…i think you're right, my flower looks slightly smaller! Anyhow, I think it looks lovely on you and you should stick to whatever size that is 🙂

  5. July 31, 2009 / 5:14 pm

    Thanks Chloe! I am cleaning out my closet to make room for some new lovelies, like this one.Kim thank you for the correction that this dress is XS-L, not numeric. Corrected in the post. I saw your post as well and the dress looks amazing on you!

  6. July 31, 2009 / 9:08 pm

    I like this dress on you..

  7. July 31, 2009 / 9:38 pm

    Aww you are too sweet Roxy. I'm loving it. It's probably inappropriate, but I'm going to wear it to work. I hope you got one and are keeping it!

  8. cath
    August 1, 2009 / 4:11 am

    I tried this dress today. Don't like the skirt, my tummy looked big.

  9. August 4, 2009 / 1:51 pm

    I bought this dress over the weekend — I was eagerly waiting for it to show up in my local store. To be honest, I'm still somewhat undecided. I purchased it since it was the last one in my size. I'm going to think about it for a few more days.


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