Boden in the UK have 15% off dresses for 4 days. Just ordered a couple and when I went to pay they have also taken off the VAT - Result!

Jealous now.

15% off, are you sure they aren't missing an arm or something?

Internet shopping is a minefield, read the small print

Next time also use codes from Vouchercodes.co.uk I bought 2 dresses yesterday got 15% off, then used a 25% off voucher, then they took vat off. It was a struggle to keep it to just the 2 dresses!

Would love to know which other sites take off vat.

Very brave buying dresses off tinternet... How do you know they'll fit? or suits you sir!

You'll have to explain this in detail, coz, not wearing dresses I cant get em to look good even if I try them all on in the shop....

In my case I only order from stores that I know are true to size and also useful to read the reviews for the item as this will give some indication as to fit. As to what suits - nothing that is waisted or belted on the waist. Nothing that falls from the bust. Empire line or fitted on the bust is usually good for me. Nothing too short as my knees are not the best. I have a small back but big boobs so a v or scooped neckline is good.

What is your body shape? You just may be trying the wrong style for you and also it takes a while to get used to wearing them.

The Boden site is very good, the are some very detailed reviews so if an item is wrongly sized customers can post this on their review. For me it's then a case of looking for the right shape of dress, the right fabric (jersey is a bit more forgiving than some kind of strappy silk number) and hoping like hell it fits cos posting it back costs a bomb. Still prefer to take the risk than putting up with the tat available here in oz.

Thanks for that. Just going to go to the site and go shopping again!!!

Body shape...?

short, fat and lumpy... Big boobs... Getting smaller...

What dress style suits THAT FFS?

Muumuus. You'll look like Elle McPherson.

My pleasure, use T391