Emily Atack says she swears by this Boden maxi dress that flatters bigger busts
Dressing for summer can be tricky at the best of times, but if you've got a bigger bust or curvier figure, the struggle can be even harder. So many summer dresses are either strappy with zero support, clingy in all the wrong places, or just not made with shape in mind.
ASOS does have its own 'fuller bust' range consisting of bras, bikinis, tops and dresses. And so does Pour Moi, filled with summer-ready dresses and tops.
However, Emily Atack has saved the day by sharing the clothing brand she swears by for summer clothing. It's one we all know and love: Boden. The actress recently shared her love for a particular Boden maxi dress, which ticks all the boxes for anyone with a fuller bust.
With its smocked waist, soft jersey fabric and flattering neckline, the Paloma Jersey Maxi Dress, £98, is the kind of piece you'll reach for again and again. The fit-and-flare shape is super flattering (especially if you've got a bigger bust), and the best part? It has pockets, so you can keep all your essentials secure without the need to bring a bag.
Emily opted for the Grecian-inspired blue/white colourway, but there are three others to choose from, including classic black, emerald green and geometric pink/purple.
And Emily isn't the only fan of this flattering maxi, with shoppers praising the cut, pockets and quality. One shopper wrote: "I'm 5'5" and a size 14 and I bought the 14R. I absolutely love this dress; the print is joyous and the style is very flattering.
Unlike some Boden dresses it's not too low at the front and joy of joys the arm hole is not too big and gives decent coverage for those of us with bits we'd like to disguise. The regular length is just above my ankles. Would love this in a leopard print!"
A second added: "Love this dress! I'm 5'3" and bought 14 petite: it's a perfect fit. The length is just above my ankles and the cut is perfect. Great to have pockets. Feels so comfortable yet stylish. Bought for the South of France and can't wait to wear it! Do not hesitate in purchasing this dress. Highly recommend!"
The only criticism came from a shopper who said the waistband sits too high, they wrote: "This is a really pretty, simple dress. It fit true to size. I'm 5'6", 130lbs. I liked the length and the material. The waist is a bit high, but I find that with most Boden dresses."If you're a fan of Emily's style, we've also found where her go-to handbag is from. The exact one is the Deliberate Woven Shoulder Bag in Chocolate, and it retails for £129. It is pricier at over £100, but considering it looks as luxe as Bottega Veneta's woven handbags, which retail for well over £1k, we think it's a pretty good price.
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