Love the grey dress on you! The color and classic silhouette look gorgeous on you!
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Love the grey dress on you! The color and classic silhouette look gorgeous on you!
That’s my issue. Usually I go with the shoulder fit first and then tweak the chest for more room. Chanel is easy for this, and that is why I was asking/wondering about Dior. I have looked at the Dior site and the measurements posted relating to sizing and I’m still confused. The reality is that sometimes a brand is just not meant to be for me.
The grey dress is lovely - color and fit ❤️ I prefer this to the purple Chanel jacket he he
Yes, Dior is a challenge for this reason. If you are busty, like I am, but otherwise slim, the shoulders can become too exaggerated and large when sizing up to accommodate the girls. Chanel is much more accommodating to various shapes. With chanel, we fit the shoulders and all else can be adjusted. With Dior, for me, it is fit the bust line and cut down the rest of the jacket. Oddly enough, on a recent trip to London, I tried on a number of pieces from the Fall collection... for some reason, each piece was cut far more generously than the identical items I tried days before in the US. I am still not sure why the sizing was so inconsistent.
We have all noticed this inconsistency with sizing for quite a few seasons and I have mentioned it to my SA and here as well. I am not sure why this happens, I would think any Maison would have a set of measurements for each size and stick roughly to that. This variation makes pre- buys and buying online very tough.
Chiming in to agree with what has been said here. The fits can be challenging. There is almost zero seam allowance on most items. Either the fit suits you and it’s amazing or it doesn’t and it’s best to pass. The bust area is usually the challenge for me as well. Some of the dresses are way to short. There are some amazing pieces but you really have to pick and choose.
I have fiddled with shoulders so many times with Chanel. I am pretty tired of that, and you really need a person who knows what they are doing. Good to know your experience with this problem. Thanks!
I have to say that this is a problem with Chanel as well. I don't understand why there is not more sizing regularity with these brands at this price point. Very frustrating!
Thank you! I had the feeling that the seams were not generous like Chanel. That certainly puts a whole different spin on things and it makes more sense to do what @luckylove is doing by sizing up and deaiing with the shoulder reduction.
I used to go to a tailor who said that sometimes a garment was not born right. This was a polite way of saying it wasn't for me as there was too much to do to it to make it fit. I will try to get to the boutique and try a few things to find out whether it works or not.
Thanks to all who responded and chimed in on this discussion!
Here are a few RTW from the SS2020 I have ordered. Some are still with the tailor for alteration. Will post more pics when I collect them. Also collecting my Lady Dior d-lite in beige today. Such a dreamy color and easy to match neutral. 
Just for information because we all kind of know what works for each of us: I ended up buying the dress in grey that periogirl so beautifully modeled. I had to size up one size from Chanel sizes and it fits perfectly no alterations needed. I also tried the pink short sleeved dress. The sizing was similar to the grey, but I preferred the color of the grey one on me. And I tried a cream one with black buttons that was also similar as far as sizing. It is very difficult to find your size in these things. Mine was the only one in my size in the US. But the sizing does seem somewhat consistent among the dresses.
My Dior S/S Toile t-shirt and skirt has arrived.
I experienced that same....i love the bar jackets, but every time i get one, although it is the same size I swear the alterations are very unique for each one....the alteration lady is fantastic but because Dior uses such different fabrics etc coupled with the tiny differences the alterations for each one is unique.
Love your choices here. I see you have a utility jacket....I have to say for the first time I tried one on...I did not think I would like it but I love it...I got the camo with embroidery one and can’t wait to bring it home. I just think I’ll get so many uses out of it (both dressy and casual) and I love the change from the other styles. I just love the look of it.