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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 04:50 PM   #1
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Default Are DVF dresses worth it?

I have come really, really close to purchasing several but I always wonder if they are worth the $345.00+ price tag. If you own one, how do they hold up over time? Do you think they are worth the price?
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 04:53 PM   #2
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If my mom were on here, she'd tell you "yes they hold up for a very long time, but they aren't worth the price tag." She gets most of her DVF dresses from consignment shops, T.J. Maxx, and dept store sales.
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 05:01 PM   #3
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I think they fit beautifully for my curvy figure and I find them to be worth the price, but to each their own! I do try to get them on sale myself though and have only bought a couple dresses full price.
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 05:07 PM   #4
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I personally have come really close to buying a couple b/c I think they look great, but even at Loehmann's prices I couldn't quite bring myself to do it.
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 05:16 PM   #5
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Not at full price--if you just sit tight for a few more weeks they always go on clearance. And, when they are on clearance, they are TOTALLY worth it! They are rather comfortable and really nice.
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 06:06 PM   #6
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What do you ladies think of this dress? It is called "The Eve" dress. It has a floral background with a snake around the neck. Is it gaudy? Regular price is 425.00, the BIN price on eBay is 299.00.
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 07:42 PM   #7
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I really like them, but they seem to run big and don't flatter me. Ashame bc I really hoped they would fit
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 07:48 PM   #8
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I love them though I wouldn't recommend buying them at full price (except maybe the black Jeanne or something classic).
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 09:54 PM   #9
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To me they are worth it, although with the exception of maybe one, my entire DVF wrap dress collection consists of sale finds. I prefer to buy them at a discount, because why pay $345 when you can pay $200, etc.? I usually buy mine at NM, Saks, ShopBop, etc. and stalk my favorite ones until they hit the sale. I love the outlet at Woodbury as well, and have found a few great ones there.
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 09:59 PM   #10
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I think they fit beautifully for my curvy figure and I find them to be worth the price, but to each their own! I do try to get them on sale myself though and have only bought a couple dresses full price.
ITA! Sometimes I get them on sale, but nevertheless, I think they are worth the price. Not all of them are equally flattering. They are all cut a bit differently and I have DVF dresses that are different sizes but still fit me. You need to try them on. I try to avoid the super trendy ones and pick something that I know I will wear for several years.
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 11:09 PM   #11
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I have a bunch of DVF dresses. I've bought them all on sale. They are worth the sale price but not full. I always hold out buying them because they get marked down pretty low. The sizes run so differently. I have from a size 2-12 in her stuff.
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 11:10 PM   #12
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What do you ladies think of this dress? It is called "The Eve" dress. It has a floral background with a snake around the neck. Is it gaudy? Regular price is 425.00, the BIN price on eBay is 299.00.
I like that dress. The snake isn't to obvious. I've seen it at Off 5th for around $200.
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 11:43 PM   #13
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I love DVF dresses and they flatter my figure well. I've never bought anything full price though. I've almost always gotten things half price.
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Old Aug 10th, 2008, 11:49 PM   #14
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Personally, yes, DVF is worth it. I own 3 dresses, all wrap style that have held up well & can be worn many places. Only 1 was bought on sale, the other 2 were full price. I don't regret the full prices purchases at all. I'm not a fan of all the prints, so if I see a print that I like, I buy it.
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Old Aug 11th, 2008, 01:46 AM   #15
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Yes! Totally worth it!
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