Sunday 9 December 2012

Magpie Monday - Boden jacket

The jacket I love most, and wear the most, came from eBay. It is a dark grey cotton Boden 'Photographer' jacket with a boxy shape and four pockets.

Here is a picture of me wearing this jacket with a grey dress from Hobbs. The jacket looks good with dresses - and the pockets are useful.

There is also a lovely printed lining which can just about be seen on the photo below.


I had really coveted this jacket when I originally saw it in the Boden catalogue a couple of years ago, but the full price was £69 so I resisted buying it. Then a year ago saw it on eBay where I managed to buy it for £36.99. And it has been a really good buy as I have worn it 2-3 times a week since then and it washes well.

Update - while writing this post I had a quick look on eBay and found the more recent version of the  'Photographer' jacket for sale through the official Boden eBay shop for a 'buy it now' price of £34.50 including postage. So I have just bought that one too!

Linking up with the Frugal Friday Fashion Show at Family Budgeting and Magpie Monday at Me and My Shadow.

 

Me and My Shadow

11 comments:

  1. Gotta love Boden! Especially when it's not full price! x

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    1. Yes indeed! I've managed to buy some lovely Boden stuff on eBay, mostly nearly new. I think people sometimes buy stuff and then decide it's not for them.
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  2. I do'nt own anything boden and yet I know its supposed to great quality. I have browsed the shop though before. Might buy a few bits for the girls x

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    1. I find they are good for basics (jackets, jeans, tops). The only downside is that I usually have to get a size larger in Boden than in most other brands I buy.

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  3. Lovely jacket! And great to pick up another one at such a good price. So satisfying! x

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    1. Yes I'm so pleased to have found a second one, especially as it is a slightly different style but looks equally wearable.
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  4. 2? 2? Now that's just greedy LOL

    Seriously, when you find a garment that's the perfect fit, why not, especially if you can get it at a great price x

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    1. I'm really excited about finding another similar jacket. Especially as this one will be brand new and slightly cheaper.
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    1. I love the lining too - Boden are good at linings x

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  6. Boden are great with linings. This si such a classic Ruth I love it. I want it! Thanks for linking it with The frugal friday fashion show

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