Shoppers praised the dress, complimenting the ‘gorgeous’ colour, ‘flattering’ cut, and ‘perfect’ fit
Boden has discounted a “gorgeous” and “flattering” tea dress that’s loved by shoppers. The Bright Blue Cynthia Button Tea Dress is on offer for £95.20 from £136. The dress is also available in a rich emerald colour; however, only the blue polka dot style is reduced in price.
Available in petite or regular, the dress is usually stocked in sizes four to 22, but some sizes have sold out. According to Boden, the dress is easy to wear for multiple occasions and shoppers say it can be worn “for years”.
The product description reads: “While it may look simply divine for afternoon tea, this tea dress is actually oh-so-wearable for multiple occasions – not just ones involving scones.” The dress boasts a regular shape designed to fall at mid-calf. It has a lined bodice, a button-fastening front, and a self-tie waist back.
The polka dot style is popular with shoppers, with Debenhams offering a similar Roman Polka Dot Ruched Sleeve Midi Dress for £55. Elsewhere, Finery London has a Talise Blue Polka Dot Print Midi Dress on offer for £44.50, and New Look offers an Apricot Blue Polka Dot Midi Dress for £29.
Boden’s Cynthia Button Tea Dress has been reviewed by shoppers, many of whom have praised the style for its “flattering” fit. One shopper said: “What a beautiful dress. The colour is gorgeous. It is classic and super flattering. It is a bit pricey, but I think I will wear it for years.”
Another customer commented: “Lovely dress. Fits perfectly and the blue colour is just gorgeous.” A third replied: “Love the dress but the fabric made it a bit more formal than I wanted. Ordering very easy, delivery was fast and returns were a breeze. Well done.”
Meanwhile, someone else thought: “Great color and great cut: I particularly like the fact that the button placket is still lined with fabric, so it is absolutely opaque.” However, another wrote: “I loved this dress as the colour and shape were very nice.
“However on my 5ft frame it was far too long (ordered petite) and I am normally size 12 in Boden but this dress was huge on me, so sadly had to return.” A shopper said: “Easy flowing fabric great colour waist could be a bit lower.” A different reviewer agreed: “Great colour! Comfortable to wear waist a bit high!”
Elsewhere, someone who purchased the green dress added: “I SO wanted to love this as it is really pretty on the model, but when I tried it on, I felt the pattern was a bit dated, which was confirmed by my very sweet but honest boyfriend who independently described it as “an old lady dress”. I bet a different pattern or colour would have been fine as the silhouette was nice. I was hopeful but I had to return it.”
Boden’s sale also includes its Jen Cotton Midi Dress, which is now £56.25, down from its original price of £125. Boden suggests the dress would be perfect for occasions. The product description states: “Holiday, wedding, christening, important work meeting, dinner with friends – get yourself a dress that can tackle any occasion. This one’s just the ticket. Lightweight printed cotton is cut to a flowy, long-sleeved shape that’s finished with a notch neck and belted waist.”
Alternatives include the Pink Broderie Midi Dress for £69 at River Island. There’s also New Look’s Red Gingham Bow Back Midi Dress for £33.99 or Very’s Vero Moda Woven Ankle Drop Hem Dress for £44.