As summer dressing season begins taking over once again, Queen Camilla has quietly championed one of the easiest trends to wear right now – the timeless smock dress. During a recent engagement at Clarence House on Tuesday, the Queen stepped out in a striking printed Boden midi dress featuring an intricate red-and-white pattern, instantly sparking attention from royal fashion fans.
Unfortunately for shoppers, Camila’s exact dress has almost entirely sold out online, with only a size 4 currently remaining in stock. However, if you loved the overall feel of the royal look, Boden still has a chic alternative that taps beautifully into the same aesthetic – and shoppers can currently save 15% with a discount code too.
The similar style keeps that same easy-to-wear smock silhouette and statement printed finish, but feels slightly fresher and softer through the colour palette.
While Camilla’s dress featured a looser smock silhouette and intricate all-over floral print, this alternative design feels slightly more structured and feminine through the waist thanks to its flattering tie detail and fuller skirt. The colour palette remains very similar, though, keeping the same bold red and pale pink tones that gave the Queen’s original look such a vibrant summer feel, while still tapping into that elegant royal-inspired aesthetic.
Boden also offers the dress in additional colourways, including a chic blue-and-white striped version and a rich green option for shoppers wanting something slightly softer or easier to style day-to-day.
The relaxed fit still makes it incredibly wearable, too. It is exactly the kind of dress you could pair with espadrilles and a raffia bag during the daytime, before dressing up with wedges and gold jewellery for holidays, lunches or garden parties later on.
It’s made from 100% cotton and available in both petite and regular lengths, as well as sizes 4 to 18, it also offers a far more inclusive fit range than many similar high street styles.
Shoppers were left thrilled, with one happy customer sharing: “I love this dress. Great fit, I love the print and the colours too.” Another agreed, “Great fit, I love the print and the colours. Perfect for spring and autumn events, and my back up plan for a wedding.”
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