If you’re looking for a spring wedding guest dress, look no further than this printed midi dress from Boden that now has £115 off and was ‘amazingly comfortable’ to wear
When you’re shopping for a wedding guest dress, picking one that’s versatile enough to wear for a whole host of different occasions is the key to a good investment. If it’ll work for spring and summer weddings, whilst still being suitable for garden parties, christenings and even the office means you’ll get plenty of re-wears for your money, which is why Boden shoppers are racing to snap up a bargain right now.
The Ava Linen Blend Midi Dress is currently reduced in the brand’s huge spring sale from £199 to £99.50, but by using the code VMJG you’ll get an additional 15% off, bringing it down to just £84.59. That means you’ll save £114.41, with the dress already “selling like hot cakes” according to the Boden website.
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Currently the multi-coloured botanical print version is the only one with such a hefty reduction, although several of the other colourways can still be reduced by using the 15% off code. However the discount code is only available until midnight tonight (April 20) so you’ll have to be quick if you want to get the extra savings on any of the Ava Linen Blend Midi Dress colourways.
Luckily the botanical print dress is still the perfect pick for weddings, despite its white-coloured background. The print is packed with red, green, pink, yellow and blue tones and is busy enough to eradicate the “wearing white at a wedding” panic.
It has a rounded, collarless neckline with long sleeves that taper at the cuffs to give them a little bit of volume and have been designed to be easy to push up if you want some more skin showing. The silhouette of the Ava Linen Blend Midi Dress is also flattering and breezy, with an A-line fit and flare shape which can be cinched in at the waist with the removable tie belt.
It falls at mid-calf and comes in petite, regular and tall length options. It’s also available in sizes four to 16, with the 18, 20 and 22 sizes now sold out. It’s made from 55% linen and 45% cotton which makes it brilliant for holidays and summer events too, and is machine washable with the all-important side pockets on the seams.
There are some similar styles elsewhere, such as this Blue Floral Puff Sleeve Zelda Midi Dress for £99 at Nobody’s Child. It has a blue and white floral pattern, with short puff sleeves, an open back and a fit and flare silhouette.
Meanwhile, Coast’s V Neck Puff Sleeve Scarf Print Satin Midi has a similar colour palette to the Boden dress with a white background, red trims and a multi-coloured floral print all over which makes it still suitable for weddings. It’s £119, but the code EXTRA10 will save you an additional 10% bringing it down to £107.10.
However Boden’s Ava Linen Blend Midi Dress isn’t just wedding-ready. You can pair it with ballet flats or loafers for the office, and you could even make it warmer for winter by layering a sleeveless jumper or some chunky knitwear over the top. Alternatively, you could just as easily pop on some sandals and grab your tote bag for a day of sightseeing on holiday.
It’s also gotten rave reviews from Boden shoppers, with one saying: “I bought this dress at the very last minute before heading to Australia for a wedding. I wasn’t sure if I would wear it as I thought it might be too hot but in the end I did and it was amazingly comfortable. It has now washed well too and I need an excuse to wear it again. Hoping for some invitations this summer!”
Another added: “Perfect fit for size 12 petit. Beautiful fabric and embroidery. A very special dress, wear flats for casual or strappy sandals with clutch or hat for formal. Very versatile.”
One did complain: “Love the fit, however the fabric is transparent and not high quality.”
With someone else writing: “Love the dress! The fit is great, my only disappointment [is that] the sleeves do not push up like shown, the cuff is too small for my arm.”
However others loved it, with another happy Boden shopper praising: “I really like the pattern, the red colour is very vibrant. I am 5’1 so the length is great, it ends around my ankles. The cut is flattering in the body as I have a fuller bust. I would buy this dress again if I see it in another pattern that I like.”
