Vivienne Westwood dress

agnes01 · Jan 5th, 2008, 01:22 PM

I just bought this dress from VW. I got a discount but still it was 350 and it is just a simple black dress. What do you think? I got it at Revolve so at least if I change my mind it is easy to return.

sammydoll · Jan 5th, 2008, 01:54 PM

It's nice, but very plain for VW. If i buy VW i want it to be unique and scream VW as most of her clothing and accessories do. But that's just me.. It's cute nonetheless.

Sweetpea83 · Jan 5th, 2008, 03:13 PM

It's lovely and classic.

mr. couturier · Jan 5th, 2008, 04:14 PM

I agree with Sammy, it's nice, but that's it. It's a little obvious, a predictible style for a black dress, and I can't really see anything too outstanding about it. On the other hand, it's a dress you could feel comfortable keeping and wearing for years since it is so simple, and from my experience Vivienne Westwood clothes are very well-made (but I only have pieces from her collections in the '80s and '90s, so things may have changed). I'd say if you're in need of this sort of dress, you could get a lot of use out of it - when combined with other pieces of clothing and accessories.

shoebuyer37 · Jan 5th, 2008, 05:09 PM

It is nice and classic, and I think you will wear it for years (so I say spend more on these things). If you love it and the fabric is great, then I say keep. If you aren't falling head over heels for it then I say return.

agnes01 · Jan 5th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Thank you for the comments. I am really trying to do a slow and steady wardrobe makeover and this forum has been the biggest inspiration and also my best source for information about brands, quality and style. I agree that the dress is very simple. One of my problems in the past is that I chose items that were either too funky or too simple, and then I would not wear most of what was in my closet as a result. I am kind of hoping that this dress becomes the ultimate long sleeve little black dress.

Maybe when it arrives if I am brave enough I can model it to see what you all think? I am not the best at accessorizing... I was thinking of the obvious black boots or black pumps. I would try it with and without a black belt. And then maybe a medium brown belt and/or brown shoes or boots. And I guess I could wear it with a black blazer and probably some other colors...If anyone has any other ideas let me know!

I do happen to be in the market for a long sleeve black dress. I own a couple but they pretty much have no sleeves. Of course if I add a blazer the sleeves don't really matter I guess! Regardless, the couple I have are nowhere near this level of quality (or at least I am guessing that based on the brand name).

Sweetpea83 · Jan 5th, 2008, 09:58 PM

^Can't wait to see pics!

fashion16 · Jan 6th, 2008, 12:53 PM

I agree w/ the other gals in that I usually expect VW to be a little more funky. I think that for $350.00, it is good to get something classic b/c at least you know you are getting your money's worth b/c you will wear it for a long time. Because this dress is basic though, I would make my decision based on the fabric. If it is cotton, I would return it. If it is like a knit cashemere blend or something, I would definitely say it is worth it.

maedchen · Jan 6th, 2008, 04:27 PM

I think it's nice for a simple black dress. Like you said, you could always make it more interesting with accessories. I'd love to see it with patent red stilettos!

Jan 5th, 2008, 01:22 PM	#1
agnes01 Member Location: NYC	Vivienne Westwood dress I just bought this dress from VW. I got a discount but still it was 350 and it is just a simple black dress. What do you think? I got it at Revolve so at least if I change my mind it is easy to return.

Jan 5th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#2
sammydoll i'm a.. Location: Annapolis, Maryland	Re: Vivienne Westwood dress It's nice, but very plain for VW. If i buy VW i want it to be unique and scream VW as most of her clothing and accessories do. But that's just me.. It's cute nonetheless. __________________ !visit my fashion blog! http://dollhousechic.blogspot.com Everything is an acquired taste

Jan 5th, 2008, 03:13 PM	#3
Sweetpea83 Love Fall!	Re: Vivienne Westwood dress It's lovely and classic. __________________ The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.- Bertrand Russell

Jan 5th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#4
mr. couturier Fashionista Location: Chicago	Re: Vivienne Westwood dress I agree with Sammy, it's nice, but that's it. It's a little obvious, a predictible style for a black dress, and I can't really see anything too outstanding about it. On the other hand, it's a dress you could feel comfortable keeping and wearing for years since it is so simple, and from my experience Vivienne Westwood clothes are very well-made (but I only have pieces from her collections in the '80s and '90s, so things may have changed). I'd say if you're in need of this sort of dress, you could get a lot of use out of it - when combined with other pieces of clothing and accessories. __________________ "Like a Parisian punkette, which means a kind of bourgeois, a little chic, elegant and some kind of accident can happen.” -Jean Paul Gaultier

Jan 5th, 2008, 05:09 PM	#5
shoebuyer37 Laryssa Location: Beautiful Carolina	Re: Vivienne Westwood dress It is nice and classic, and I think you will wear it for years (so I say spend more on these things). If you love it and the fabric is great, then I say keep. If you aren't falling head over heels for it then I say return. __________________ Always getting into trouble....

Jan 5th, 2008, 05:15 PM	#6
agnes01 Member Location: NYC	Re: Vivienne Westwood dress Thank you for the comments. I am really trying to do a slow and steady wardrobe makeover and this forum has been the biggest inspiration and also my best source for information about brands, quality and style. I agree that the dress is very simple. One of my problems in the past is that I chose items that were either too funky or too simple, and then I would not wear most of what was in my closet as a result. I am kind of hoping that this dress becomes the ultimate long sleeve little black dress. Maybe when it arrives if I am brave enough I can model it to see what you all think? I am not the best at accessorizing... I was thinking of the obvious black boots or black pumps. I would try it with and without a black belt. And then maybe a medium brown belt and/or brown shoes or boots. And I guess I could wear it with a black blazer and probably some other colors...If anyone has any other ideas let me know! I do happen to be in the market for a long sleeve black dress. I own a couple but they pretty much have no sleeves. Of course if I add a blazer the sleeves don't really matter I guess! Regardless, the couple I have are nowhere near this level of quality (or at least I am guessing that based on the brand name).

Jan 5th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#7
Sweetpea83 Love Fall!	Re: Vivienne Westwood dress ^Can't wait to see pics! __________________ The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.- Bertrand Russell

Jan 6th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#8
fashion16 Member	Re: Vivienne Westwood dress I agree w/ the other gals in that I usually expect VW to be a little more funky. I think that for $350.00, it is good to get something classic b/c at least you know you are getting your money's worth b/c you will wear it for a long time. Because this dress is basic though, I would make my decision based on the fabric. If it is cotton, I would return it. If it is like a knit cashemere blend or something, I would definitely say it is worth it.

Jan 6th, 2008, 04:27 PM	#9
maedchen Member	Re: Vivienne Westwood dress I think it's nice for a simple black dress. Like you said, you could always make it more interesting with accessories. I'd love to see it with patent red stilettos!