Prive Confusion!!! Expert Advice Needed...As Usual.

Vixxen · Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:26 PM

I did a search and read as many posts as I could related to this issue; however, I am still confused and need your best advice. I am about to spend $800+ so I REALLY NEED your help.

The SUEDE Numero Prive and Prive fit me perfectly in size 6.5. Keep in mind that I have only tried the suede on. Now I want to get the Prive in patent leather...do I size up to a size 7 or stay with the size 6.5? Please help me!

I don't own any patent leather Loubies so I don't know what to do

. The size 6.5 is absolutely perfect, but in suede. Everyone says that with patent leather the fit is different and one should size up...HELP!!!!!!!!

laureenthemean · Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:33 PM

I think if the suede 6.5 is perfect, that's what you should get in patent. I don't think the size difference will be much, and if it's a bit tight, it will stretch.

Vixxen · Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:52 PM

Have you sized up in any patents?

stevenash · Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:55 PM

I have VPs in kid leather and NPs in patent - same size. I have Simples in kid leather and patent, and my patent Simples are actually a half size smaller - same heel height. So, yeah, I'm no help. Is there anywhere that you can try them first? If it's not eBay, you can always exchange for the other size...

ronsdiva · Oct 4th, 2008, 12:01 AM

I have never tried the suede, but I have VP's in kid and NP's in kid, fabric and patent and I am the same size in all. I did order patent VP's a half size larger thinking I might need to do that and they were too big so my kid and patent VP size is the same as is my NP size.
Hope that helps.

laureenthemean · Oct 4th, 2008, 12:01 AM

Hm, well, the only style I have two of right now is the Clichy 120. I did find that the velvet ran a little larger than the patent, but I also bought the velvet ones used.

evolkatie · Oct 4th, 2008, 12:25 AM

i think you should stick to your size suede vp size also. patent will eventually give in. i think if you size up, you'll need to buy some heel grips.

LavenderIce · Oct 4th, 2008, 01:31 AM

Your VP size should be the same as your NP size. I go a half size down in the VPs to keep them from slipping off the heel. In any case, as far as the VPs, my size is the same no matter the material--kid, patent or python and in the satin. I've never tried the suede, but if I did, I'd go with the same size as well.

frozendiva · Oct 4th, 2008, 01:35 AM

I tend to go up a half-size for most CLs, including my patent VPs. Maybe it's just that I have a wider foot and narrow heel.

socalboo · Oct 4th, 2008, 02:39 AM

It's so tough with the sizing now. The new Fall line seems to be running tts, for me at least. I went .5 up to a 36 from my US 5.5 size on the Nude Patent VPs and they were way beyond heel grips too big. I got the 35.5 and it fits perfect in length, not too tight in the toe box, nothing that a couple of wears won't fix, but they're a little narrow. I have to push my feet in at the sides, kwim?

Now, on the other hand, not to confuse you more, but...I also have 2 older pairs of VPs, one is from BlueFly, Kid/Canvas and the other I just got from eBay the Green Patent and they are 36s. These fit great in width and need heel grips but they're okay where the Nudes from this season weren't.

I hope this helps a little!

techie81 · Oct 4th, 2008, 02:46 AM

I went TTS for both kid and patent (35), and while my kid still fits perfectly after many wears, my patent has actually stretched after one wear (though they were used) and I need heel grips...it slipped constantly yesterday and drove me crazy. It's so weird to me.

socalboo · Oct 4th, 2008, 02:51 AM

^ I can't stand it when they do that! It's annoying and dangerous!

techie81 · Oct 4th, 2008, 02:55 AM

It is kind of dangerous. I flopped my way into the store last night to get my heel pads and nearly tripped on the shoe dept carpet. Oi!

Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:26 PM	#1
Vixxen Size 6.5 Please! Location: Southern California	Prive Confusion!!! Expert Advice Needed...As Usual. I did a search and read as many posts as I could related to this issue; however, I am still confused and need your best advice. I am about to spend $800+ so I REALLY NEED your help. The SUEDE Numero Prive and Prive fit me perfectly in size 6.5. Keep in mind that I have only tried the suede on. Now I want to get the Prive in patent leather...do I size up to a size 7 or stay with the size 6.5? Please help me! I don't own any patent leather Loubies so I don't know what to do . The size 6.5 is absolutely perfect, but in suede. Everyone says that with patent leather the fit is different and one should size up...HELP!!!!!!!! __________________ Vixx "Too much of a good thing can be splendid." -Mae West

Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:33 PM	#2
laureenthemean CL Authenticator '08 Location: N. Hollywood	I think if the suede 6.5 is perfect, that's what you should get in patent. I don't think the size difference will be much, and if it's a bit tight, it will stretch. __________________ See my shoes here! See my purses here! Join the revolution, list on bonanzle.com! Buy now, think later!

Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:52 PM	#3
Vixxen Size 6.5 Please! Location: Southern California	Have you sized up in any patents? __________________ Vixx "Too much of a good thing can be splendid." -Mae West

Oct 4th, 2008, 12:01 AM	#5
ronsdiva GO BUCKS-AZ BOUND Location: Maryland	I have never tried the suede, but I have VP's in kid and NP's in kid, fabric and patent and I am the same size in all. I did order patent VP's a half size larger thinking I might need to do that and they were too big so my kid and patent VP size is the same as is my NP size. Hope that helps. __________________ Wishlist CL's- New Simples in wine, Black Pigalles 100, Black simple 85 Black patent VP's w burgandy tip (Got them!) Pewter Lady Gres-Got them! & my HG Purple Suede Declics LV- Epi Alma in grenade (working on it!) Chanel- white caviar jumbo w gh & white cavier timeless clutch (found it-pending) Chanel- Matte black reissue 227 or 228 w gh or Black caviar jumbo w gh Bal- rh part time in anthracite, marine or eb Hermes- Vif Argent scarf in rouge

Oct 4th, 2008, 12:01 AM	#6
laureenthemean CL Authenticator '08 Location: N. Hollywood	Hm, well, the only style I have two of right now is the Clichy 120. I did find that the velvet ran a little larger than the patent, but I also bought the velvet ones used. __________________ See my shoes here! See my purses here! Join the revolution, list on bonanzle.com! Buy now, think later!

Oct 3rd, 2008, 11:55 PM	#4
stevenash Member	I have VPs in kid leather and NPs in patent - same size. I have Simples in kid leather and patent, and my patent Simples are actually a half size smaller - same heel height. So, yeah, I'm no help. Is there anywhere that you can try them first? If it's not eBay, you can always exchange for the other size...

Oct 4th, 2008, 12:25 AM	#7
evolkatie Member Location: USA	i think you should stick to your size suede vp size also. patent will eventually give in. i think if you size up, you'll need to buy some heel grips. __________________ My CL Collection CL Sizing/SKU Guide MY ULTIMATE HG IS VP IN ORLATO GIRAFFE PRINT 37-37.5 AVOIDING THE MALL AT ALL COST FOR 6 MONTHS!

Oct 4th, 2008, 01:31 AM	#8
LavenderIce Vintage CLs please	Your VP size should be the same as your NP size. I go a half size down in the VPs to keep them from slipping off the heel. In any case, as far as the VPs, my size is the same no matter the material--kid, patent or python and in the satin. I've never tried the suede, but if I did, I'd go with the same size as well. __________________ My CL Wishlist: Dominetta 37 or 37.5 black patent Trying to Build a CL Rainbow- Biba navy velvet 37 Pin up 37.5 any color/material Lady Gres 37 purple satin Podium 37 gold

Oct 4th, 2008, 01:35 AM	#9
frozendiva Member Location: The Great White North	I tend to go up a half-size for most CLs, including my patent VPs. Maybe it's just that I have a wider foot and narrow heel.

Oct 4th, 2008, 02:39 AM	#10
socalboo Member Location: California	It's so tough with the sizing now. The new Fall line seems to be running tts, for me at least. I went .5 up to a 36 from my US 5.5 size on the Nude Patent VPs and they were way beyond heel grips too big. I got the 35.5 and it fits perfect in length, not too tight in the toe box, nothing that a couple of wears won't fix, but they're a little narrow. I have to push my feet in at the sides, kwim? Now, on the other hand, not to confuse you more, but...I also have 2 older pairs of VPs, one is from BlueFly, Kid/Canvas and the other I just got from eBay the Green Patent and they are 36s. These fit great in width and need heel grips but they're okay where the Nudes from this season weren't. I hope this helps a little!

Oct 4th, 2008, 02:46 AM	#11
techie81 No more shopping Location: Southeastern USA	I went TTS for both kid and patent (35), and while my kid still fits perfectly after many wears, my patent has actually stretched after one wear (though they were used) and I need heel grips...it slipped constantly yesterday and drove me crazy. It's so weird to me. __________________ Tuxie's Wishlist - 35s? Hah! Wish me luck : Purple or yellow suede, or pink python Declics - 35 (140mm - 34.5) Black patent Pigalle 120 - 34.5 ? Ivory python Jaws - 35 Roccia VP - 35 Black leather/suede/patent Mad Marys - 35 or 35.5 Fiorellino - Green, silver, heck any color - 35 Red patent Clichy - 35 Lady Gres, satin or suede - 35

Oct 4th, 2008, 02:51 AM	#12
socalboo Member Location: California	^ I can't stand it when they do that! It's annoying and dangerous!

Oct 4th, 2008, 02:55 AM	#13
techie81 No more shopping Location: Southeastern USA	It is kind of dangerous. I flopped my way into the store last night to get my heel pads and nearly tripped on the shoe dept carpet. Oi! __________________ Tuxie's Wishlist - 35s? Hah! Wish me luck : Purple or yellow suede, or pink python Declics - 35 (140mm - 34.5) Black patent Pigalle 120 - 34.5 ? Ivory python Jaws - 35 Roccia VP - 35 Black leather/suede/patent Mad Marys - 35 or 35.5 Fiorellino - Green, silver, heck any color - 35 Red patent Clichy - 35 Lady Gres, satin or suede - 35