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The Boden Pineapple Midi Dress

  • 21 April 2022
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Lizzy wears Boden pineapple midi dress with metallic sneakers and Apatchy London mustard yellow padded leather handbag with gold chain

The Boden pineapple midi dress

I don’t have (m)any summer dresses with long sleeves so this Boden pineapple midi dress was, clearly, a must-buy piece. But of course, I didn’t buy it just for the length of the sleeves. It was the fabulously happy, vibrant print that had me at hello. I mean what could be more summery than pineapples, grapefruits and tropical leaves? The colours work beautifully together and are so uplifting.

Lizzy wears Boden pineapple midi dress with metallic sneakers and Apatchy London mustard yellow padded leather handbag with gold chain

Lizzy wears Boden pineapple midi dress with metallic sneakers and Apatchy London mustard yellow padded leather handbag with gold chain
Lizzy wears Boden pineapple midi dress with metallic sneakers and Apatchy London mustard yellow padded leather handbag with gold chain
Lizzy wears Boden pineapple midi dress with metallic sneakers and Apatchy London mustard yellow padded leather handbag with gold chain
Lizzy wears Boden pineapple midi dress with metallic sneakers and Apatchy London mustard yellow padded leather handbag with gold chain
Lizzy wears Boden pineapple midi dress with metallic sneakers and Apatchy London mustard yellow padded leather handbag with gold chain
Lizzy wears Boden pineapple midi dress with metallic sneakers and Apatchy London mustard yellow padded leather handbag with gold chain

The statement sleeves are fabulously voluminous. The Boden pineapple midi dress has pockets and comes with a white self-tie belt which I might swap for a tan leather and straw one- I’ll see.

Lizzy wears Boden pineapple midi dress with metallic sneakers and Apatchy London mustard yellow padded leather handbag with gold chain

multi resin chain bracelet from Anthropologie

Lizzy wears Boden pineapple midi dress with metallic sneakers and Apatchy London mustard yellow padded leather handbag with gold chain

I wore this outfit for lunch at The Ivy in Leeds with Ian and my parents on Easter Saturday.  I knew we’d be doing a lot of walking so I wore it with metallic leather sneakers- a new acquisition from Russell and Bromley. This is my second pair of Russell and Bromley metallic sneakers. I wore my other ones out; they are supremely comfortable and although they are an investment, the cost-per-wear will be minimal.

silver and gold leather sneakers Esplanade from Russel and Bromley

Apatchy London bag and discount code

If you follow me on Instagram, you will have seen my stunning brand new mustard yellow bag from Apatchy London. This is a new brand to me and one I have fallen in love with. The bag is beautifully made from buttery soft leather and comes with the option of a chain or a leather strap.

mustard yellow leather padded handbag with chunky gold chain strap from Apatchy London

My bag is a gift from the brand and they kindly sent both straps (which you can see here in this video). I absolutely adore it. It’s a real statement piece and is something I’ll treasure for decades. I’m so impressed that I’m going to order another bag- a different style in bright pink. I have an Apatchy London discount code to share with you. Use Lizzy15 and get 15% off a gorgeous bag of your own.

mustard yellow leather padded handbag with chunky gold chain strap from Apatchy London
mustard yellow leather padded handbag with chunky gold chain strap from Apatchy London

And I can’t resist showing you the gorgeous citrine and diamond ring that Ian bought for me as an Easter gift. I am one very happy (Easter) bunny.

mustard yellow leather padded handbag with chunky gold chain strap from Apatchy London
diamond and citrine sunflower cocktail ring

The Ivy, Leeds

family sitting around table at The Ivy restaurant in Leeds
mother and daughter take loo selfie inthe lavatories at the Ivy London
a glass of champagne
close up photograph of mother and daughter
grilled seabass on an oval plate
buffalo mozarella and pesto on a white plate
The Ivy Leeds (30)

Style notes, sizing advice and product details

*Notch neck ivory cotton maxi dress: Boden.
Bag: Paddy in mustard yellow by Apatchy London.(gift). Use code LIZZY15 for 15% off site wide.
*Multi link resin bracelet: Anthropologie, previous season. It’s available currently in a different colour way.
Sneakers: Esplanande, Russell and Bromley. Choose your usual size.

For reference, I’m 5 ft 9inches, (175cm) tall. I usually wear a UK size 12 in Boden, but the reviews suggested sizing down because the dress runs large. I agree. Order one size smaller. The dress is fully lined. Both dress and lining are 100% cotton so it’s cool and doesn’t stick to warm legs. It’s machine washable and easy to iron. And…it has pockets!

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Like many bloggers and content creators, I use affiliate links. I identify these with an asterisk. I identify gifted items within the body of the post. I am a paid ambassador for STEPPER Eyewear and for MAC Eyewear. For links to my current clothes, accessories and homeware, click here. Thank you for reading

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2 comments
  1. Suzy Turner says:
    22 April 2022 at 11:49 am

    It has pockets too? It’s the perfect dress! You look gorgeous, Lizzy!
    Hugs
    Suzy xx

    Reply
    1. Elizabeth says:
      14 June 2022 at 6:50 pm

      It has pockets too. Perfection hey?! xxx

      Reply

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