Herve Leger = <3 Part III

[mharri20]

My bright orange/pink colorblock skirt arrived today and I love it. The colors are gorgeous. I was a little worried about the orange color, but it's a beautiful shade. The fit is really good (I got the XXS) and the length is just right (not too short or too long). Now the problem is what to wear with it? I have two other HL skirts and I've yet to wear any of them. I purchased a white, high-waisted HL skirt (with a zipper up the front) on Outnet several months ago and I haven't found anything to wear with that one either. I have a couple of semi-dressy events coming up and could wear either skirt (or both to two different events). I was thinking of maybe pairing them with slightly flowy tanks or tees? Maybe a white top with my new color blockskirt and maybe a bold top with my white skirt (maybe even a neon)? Any suggestions or pics of ladies in HL skirts?

I have yet to buy an HL skirt, but I have plenty other bandage skirts I wear all the time. I like to wear them with silk tops. My favorite brand is Equipment. They have the cutest patterns and the silk is incredibly soft. I know Bebefuzz mentioned this on her blog as well she loves this brand too! You can either tuck them in all around or my favorite is to just tuck them in the front and leave the back hang out. You can put a skinny belt over it then too and it's very cute. That's my personal favorite

 

[vhdos]

^Thanks! I was actually thinking of a slightly flowy silk tee or tank.

 

[liljake]

By the way, liljake, I realized that I forgot to tell you how fabulous you look. The colors on that dress are just gorgeous and it fits you perfectly

thanks! i imagine the colors are similar to the skirt you got

I have yet to buy an HL skirt, but I have plenty other bandage skirts I wear all the time. I like to wear them with silk tops. My favorite brand is Equipment. They have the cutest patterns and the silk is incredibly soft. I know Bebefuzz mentioned this on her blog as well she loves this brand too! You can either tuck them in all around or my favorite is to just tuck them in the front and leave the back hang out. You can put a skinny belt over it then too and it's very cute. That's my personal favorite

oooh, i really like the idea of just tucking in the front! i have also been trying to figure out how to wear bandage skirts with flowy shirts without having too many lumps, haha.

 

[mharri20]

thanks! i imagine the colors are similar to the skirt you got

oooh, i really like the idea of just tucking in the front! i have also been trying to figure out how to wear bandage skirts with flowy shirts without having too many lumps, haha.

Personally I think it's the easiest way to wear them! I am going through a front-tuck phase right now lol. I have a lot of silk shirt that I will wear out half tucked into skirts or jeans and it looks amazing if you want to keep the slender shape after you front tuck a flowy top, I love adding a skinny belt right where the top of the skirt is over the shirt. It's very cute to have the belt over the back of the shirt and still makes you look like you have a waist!

Cropped tops are also a favorite of mine with bandage skirts for going out anyways!

 

[vhdos]

thanks! i imagine the colors are similar to the skirt you got



oooh, i really like the idea of just tucking in the front! i have also been trying to figure out how to wear bandage skirts with flowy shirts without having too many lumps, haha.

Yeah, that's the part that I'm having trouble with (tucking in a flowy top into an HL skirt without having "lumps" show through). For those ladies who have worn that look, how to you obtain a smooth look? I guess the trick is finding a light fabric (like silk) and a top that's not too long in an effort to reduce bulk?

 

[vhdos]

Here are some HL skirt/flowy top images:






I like Rhianna's look, but it's difficult to tell what's going on there - is it two shirts? Or is the purple a part of her skirt?
I also like the third look (the blue Charlotte mini with what looks like a sheer-ish, cotton tank)), but my orange/pink color block skirt is not that high-waisted and I'm not sure if it would look the same?

 

[kitty89]

Yeah, that's the part that I'm having trouble with (tucking in a flowy top into an HL skirt without having "lumps" show through). For those ladies who have worn that look, how to you obtain a smooth look? I guess the trick is finding a light fabric (like silk) and a top that's not too long in an effort to reduce bulk?

In my experience, you're exactly right; I've had problems with this in the past, particularly with a skirt with "corset" sides right the way up to the top of my thigh, which will show any tucked in top which reaches below my hip. The best combinations for me have been dolce & gabbana or zac posen blouses in lightweight silk - but not so sheer that you need a camisole underneath. It's a tricky balance to strike!

It also just occurred to me that leotard-y tops might work really well here. Not sure, as I've never worn one, but theoretically, it makes sense. Two examples:

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/177079.
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/178192

I'm a bit dubious with regard to these particular styles, but they hopefully illustrate my point!

On a practical note, the HL skirt + top is a combination that I've found does require occasional adjustments while on the go. The bandages do a pretty good job of "cementing" the outfit in place, so you're not going to have any disasters, but you will probably have to sneak off to the bathroom to make tweaks as things start to creep around.

 

[Lacy4560]

Hi Herve Lovers!
I visited the Outnet when the sale started and took full advantage. These pieces are my first Herve Leger purchases.

I originally ordered this skirt in a 6 (size small) however it was too big. I sent it back and am hoping a 4 (extra small) becomes available! http://www.theoutnet.com/product/219742
It was $360.00 on the Outnet and retail was $600.00

I originally ordered this dress http://www.theoutnet.com/product/256721 in a size 8 (medium) however it was too big as well. I sent it back and reordered it in a size 6 (small). I am a 36d bust so sizing is tricky. It will be a tight fit at the bust but it was way too big below (I usually wear a 2 or 4). I will post a pic of the size small when it arrives. It was $500 on Outnet however, it was $1250.00 retail.

I also ordered this dress http://www.theoutnet.com/product/251377 in a size 8 (medium). It said to order one size up so I did just that (crossing my fingers it will fit and not be too big). This dress is defiantly a showstopper, gorgeous and was quite expensive. It was $1520.00 on the Outnet however, retail was $3,800.00 so I consider it a good deal.

Lastly, I ordered this dress http://www.theoutnet.com/product/216941 in a size 6 (small). I think it is simple and classy. I love the baby pink color as well. The front zipper is a little tricky with a large bust but it should work. I paid $580.00 on the Outnet and it retailed for $1450.00

Let me know what you ladies think of my first Herve Leger haul! If anyone would like to see photos of me wearing them once they arrive let me know xoxo

 

[vhdos]

In my experience, you're exactly right; I've had problems with this in the past, particularly with a skirt with "corset" sides right the way up to the top of my thigh, which will show any tucked in top which reaches below my hip. The best combinations for me have been dolce & gabbana or zac posen blouses in lightweight silk - but not so sheer that you need a camisole underneath. It's a tricky balance to strike!

It also just occurred to me that leotard-y tops might work really well here. Not sure, as I've never worn one, but theoretically, it makes sense. Two examples:

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/177079.
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/178192

I'm a bit dubious with regard to these particular styles, but they hopefully illustrate my point!

On a practical note, the HL skirt + top is a combination that I've found does require occasional adjustments while on the go. The bandages do a pretty good job of "cementing" the outfit in place, so you're not going to have any disasters, but you will probably have to sneak off to the bathroom to make tweaks as things start to creep around.

Thanks for the tips I will check into the D&G and Zac Posen blouses. I had thought about the bodysuit-tops too, but was unsure where to find them. I have seen them before on the Victoria's Secret website, but they were mostly button-down/work-style tops and I'm not thrilled with the quality of VS (except for bras & undies).
If all else fails with my new color block skirt, I'm going to order the J Crew Schoolboy blazer in white. I have several of these blazers in various colors and they are very fitted and versatile. I figured that I could pair the skirt with a nice white tank underneath (tucked in), the white blazer, some gold wedge heels, and some chunky gold jewelry.

 

[lovedresses2010]

Hi Herve Lovers!
I visited the Outnet when the sale started and took full advantage. These pieces are my first Herve Leger purchases.

I originally ordered this skirt in a 6 (size small) however it was too big. I sent it back and am hoping a 4 (extra small) becomes available! http://www.theoutnet.com/product/219742
It was $360.00 on the Outnet and retail was $600.00

I originally ordered this dress http://www.theoutnet.com/product/256721 in a size 8 (medium) however it was too big as well. I sent it back and reordered it in a size 6 (small). I am a 36d bust so sizing is tricky. It will be a tight fit at the bust but it was way too big below (I usually wear a 2 or 4). I will post a pic of the size small when it arrives. It was $500 on Outnet however, it was $1250.00 retail.

I also ordered this dress http://www.theoutnet.com/product/251377 in a size 8 (medium). It said to order one size up so I did just that (crossing my fingers it will fit and not be too big). This dress is defiantly a showstopper, gorgeous and was quite expensive. It was $1520.00 on the Outnet however, retail was $3,800.00 so I consider it a good deal.

Lastly, I ordered this dress http://www.theoutnet.com/product/216941 in a size 6 (small). I think it is simple and classy. I love the baby pink color as well. The front zipper is a little tricky with a large bust but it should work. I paid $580.00 on the Outnet and it retailed for $1450.00

Let me know what you ladies think of my first Herve Leger haul! If anyone would like to see photos of me wearing them once they arrive let me know xoxo

Congrats on all your purchases! Yes please post pics when they arrive!

 

[mharri20]

Hi ladies! So I hung out with my friend the other day who just recently bought this HL dress. She is very tiny with a small chest, but in the recent styles normally wears an XS like me. She let me try on the dress and let me just say my 34D chest was no where close to fitting into it!! We finally got it zipped but it pushed all of my boob out of the top of the dress! Anyways I just wanted to give everyone a heads up in case you are interested in this style...I would highly recommend trying it on first!!

 

[Divealicious]

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Thanks for sharing. It might actually be a style that could work for me then (small chest)

 

[SweetLady08]

Hi ladies. Does anyone know if there is another place I can authenticate a Herve Leger dress or maybe another way to do it all together? I posted in the "authenticate this apparel" last week and haven't heard anything. There is a girl I kind of know who is selling hers and I bought one. It looks great on me and I think its real. She has offered to sell me a few more at a great price but before I commit to the sale I wanted to make sure that the one I bought was at least real. Any advice? I thought about maybe finding pictures of a real one and comparing but I mean, how do you know its real in the first place. lol. Thanks.

 

[kitty89]

Hi ladies! So I hung out with my friend the other day who just recently bought this HL dress. She is very tiny with a small chest, but in the recent styles normally wears an XS like me. She let me try on the dress and let me just say my 34D chest was no where close to fitting into it!! We finally got it zipped but it pushed all of my boob out of the top of the dress! Anyways I just wanted to give everyone a heads up in case you are interested in this style...I would highly recommend trying it on first!!

^

Thanks for sharing. It might actually be a style that could work for me then (small chest)

ABSOLUTELY, this type of neckline works miracles! I am crazy about my new coral sweetheart-necked dress, which is a similar shape.

 

[kitty89]

Thanks for the tips I will check into the D&G and Zac Posen blouses. I had thought about the bodysuit-tops too, but was unsure where to find them. I have seen them before on the Victoria's Secret website, but they were mostly button-down/work-style tops and I'm not thrilled with the quality of VS (except for bras & undies).
If all else fails with my new color block skirt, I'm going to order the J Crew Schoolboy blazer in white. I have several of these blazers in various colors and they are very fitted and versatile. I figured that I could pair the skirt with a nice white tank underneath (tucked in), the white blazer, some gold wedge heels, and some chunky gold jewelry.

Sounds like that would be a really lovely outfit. I think the blazer is a really good choice.....I also now want one for myself! I find it so, so difficult to get blazers that fit properly (I'm quite small) and noted with greedy interest that they do a 00. I don't think J Crew have stores in London, though .