Five dresses in one? It might sound too good to be true, but hear me out. If you have a busy social calendar, you’ll know how tempting it is to buy a new dress for every occasion (I’m certainly guilty of it). Over the years, though, I’ve learnt that one brilliant dress is worth far more than a wardrobe full of one-hit wonders.
So, what makes a brilliant dress? It needs to work for every occasion. That’s exactly why Boden’s clever multiway jersey dress caught my eye.
Not only is it incredibly flattering, but its ingenious design means it can be styled at least five different ways (brownie points if you manage to discover even more).
The beauty is that you’ll feel as though you’re wearing a different dress every time, while only paying for one. Better yet, it’s currently in the sale, making it an even smarter buy – and one you’ll inevitably feel rather smug about. Thank me later.
Crafted from super-soft jersey, the fabric is smooth, drapes beautifully and has plenty of stretch, giving you lots of styling flexibility. Not to mention, it will probably be one of the comfiest dresses in your wardrobe.
The styling all comes down to the clever straps, which can be wrapped, twisted and tied around the body in different ways to create a variety of silhouettes.
For example, try crossing the straps over your chest before wrapping them around your waist for a flattering halterneck look, or try draping them across your shoulders and tying at the bust to create an elegant Bardot neckline. Two completely different looks, one dress.
And because it comes in timeless black, it goes with just about everything – whether you keep the look monochromatic, add a pop of colour or glam it up with jewellery.
From cocktail parties and date nights to evening soirées and, in my case, a theatre trip, it’s a dress that will take you everywhere. Job well done, Boden.
