Herve Leger = <3 Part III

[Doctorpurple]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I have always wanted to have a herve leger dress but would not want to buy one at full price. I found one that I like in the outlet (steeply discount-65% off). So I bought it in small and x-small. I'm debating whether I should keep the small or the x-small. They both fit pretty good (x-small is tighter of course) I can zip them up both myself. I have attached a photo of me in the x-small. My camera is currently dead and I'm charging it. Once, it powers back on I will post a photo of me in the small one as well.

My body stats:
Height: 5'3.5''
Bust: 35 (i fit in a 34C)
Waist: 25.5-26
Hips: 36

What do you guys think?

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t508/Doctorpurple/7401058a.jpg

 

[Doctorpurple]

I picked up the Domonique dress in Bright Rose from the Troy MI store last week! I'll post pic's soon. I have tried not to even look at them for so long because I think I have 3 unworn sitting in my closet from last year, but that's out the door. I'm obsessed again.

How do you guys upload photos. When I try to attach photos its said the dimension limit is 1200 X 0?

 

[vhdos]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I have always wanted to have a herve leger dress but would not want to buy one at full price. I found one that I like in the outlet (steeply discount-65% off). So I bought it in small and x-small. I'm debating whether I should keep the small or the x-small. They both fit pretty good (x-small is tighter of course) I can zip them up both myself. I have attached a photo of me in the x-small. My camera is currently dead and I'm charging it. Once, it powers back on I will post a photo of me in the small one as well.

My body stats:
Height: 5'3.5''
Bust: 35 (i fit in a 34C)
Waist: 25.5-26
Hips: 36

What do you guys think?

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t508/Doctorpurple/7401058a.jpg

The fit looks fine. It's not really about whether or not you can zip it up by yourself (although, some styles are more difficult to zip alone, but that is mostly due to the placement of the zipper), but it's more about how the dress feels to you. The dress should be form-fitting, but comfortable. Some women prefer a little more "wiggle" room, while others like a more skin-tight fit. It's really up to you.

 

[Kayapo97]

Thank you for your input ladies. In the end, I need to get more comfortable with a bit of cleavage and people looking at it. I like the dress. I was hoping more of a white dress (alabaster) and this is winter white (cream) which might be more versatile for me. The only reason I was thinking of shortening it, is because it sticks out at the bottom in the front and that annoys me. When rolled up by 2 bands this issue is aleviated. vhdos, you are right though, cleavage+short can equal too much. Does the dress sticking out at the bottom catch your eye or rub you the wrong way for any reason? I think I will find a less cleavage inducing bra for this dress but still need input about the bottom.

Thanks everyone.

As Vhdos says I think that just changing your stance will remove the apparent fish tail effect which is due to the type of material used and tight cut, but anyway I don't think it is actually that noticable.

 

[soleilbrun]

^Some women refer to that as a "fishtail" (where the bottom hem flips out). It's normal in some styles. When I have a dress that does that, I pay particular attention to how I'm standing in an effort to minimize the flair at the bottom of the hem. You can try opening your stance a little bit or you can stand with one leg out in front of the other and that usually takes care of it. You don't notice it when you're walking or sitting, so just be aware of how you're standing and you'll be fine.

As Vhdos says I think that just changing your stance will remove the apparent fish tail effect which is due to the type of material used and tight cut, but anyway I don't think it is actually that noticable.

Ok ladies, will do. I am happy I have a dress ready to wear. Thanks for all the advice.

 

[liljake]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I have always wanted to have a herve leger dress but would not want to buy one at full price. I found one that I like in the outlet (steeply discount-65% off). So I bought it in small and x-small. I'm debating whether I should keep the small or the x-small. They both fit pretty good (x-small is tighter of course) I can zip them up both myself. I have attached a photo of me in the x-small. My camera is currently dead and I'm charging it. Once, it powers back on I will post a photo of me in the small one as well.

My body stats:
Height: 5'3.5''
Bust: 35 (i fit in a 34C)
Waist: 25.5-26
Hips: 36

What do you guys think?

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t508/Doctorpurple/7401058a.jpg

I think it looks great! If you can zip both of them up by yourself, I'd say keep the smaller one.

 

[dirtyaddiction]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I have always wanted to have a herve leger dress but would not want to buy one at full price. I found one that I like in the outlet (steeply discount-65% off). So I bought it in small and x-small. I'm debating whether I should keep the small or the x-small. They both fit pretty good (x-small is tighter of course) I can zip them up both myself. I have attached a photo of me in the x-small. My camera is currently dead and I'm charging it. Once, it powers back on I will post a photo of me in the small one as well.

My body stats:
Height: 5'3.5''
Bust: 35 (i fit in a 34C)
Waist: 25.5-26
Hips: 36

What do you guys think?

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t508/Doctorpurple/7401058a.jpg

What a gorgeous dress! And it fits you perfectly

 

[bobolo]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I have always wanted to have a herve leger dress but would not want to buy one at full price. I found one that I like in the outlet (steeply discount-65% off). So I bought it in small and x-small. I'm debating whether I should keep the small or the x-small. They both fit pretty good (x-small is tighter of course) I can zip them up both myself. I have attached a photo of me in the x-small. My camera is currently dead and I'm charging it. Once, it powers back on I will post a photo of me in the small one as well.

My body stats:
Height: 5'3.5''
Bust: 35 (i fit in a 34C)
Waist: 25.5-26
Hips: 36

What do you guys think?

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t508/Doctorpurple/7401058a.jpg

Perfect !!

 

[erehwon]

I receantly saw my friend in a banded dress, immediately got excited thinking it was HL.... I took a better look and was not so sure. It was not HL, it was Bebe. I went on a BEBE website and what do I see?....lots of banded dresses...many of them are similar to HL styles and colors! CRAZY! what do you guys think? Prices are WAYYYYYYYYYYY lower... :weird: but I must say my friend did look amazing in one of those dresses!

Btw I am going to a wedding this weekend - will wear real HL . Cant wait!

 

[soleilbrun]

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I have always wanted to have a herve leger dress but would not want to buy one at full price. I found one that I like in the outlet (steeply discount-65% off). So I bought it in small and x-small. I'm debating whether I should keep the small or the x-small. They both fit pretty good (x-small is tighter of course) I can zip them up both myself. I have attached a photo of me in the x-small. My camera is currently dead and I'm charging it. Once, it powers back on I will post a photo of me in the small one as well.

My body stats:
Height: 5'3.5''
Bust: 35 (i fit in a 34C)
Waist: 25.5-26
Hips: 36

What do you guys think?

http://i1063.photobucket.com/albums/t508/Doctorpurple/7401058a.jpg

I think this dress looks great on you. When you compare the fit of the 2 dresses don't forget to test sitting down. I think in the end you'll like the xs.

 

[soleilbrun]

I love the length and color of this dress on you. I would not shorten it. It looks perfect on you.

Thank you

 

[vhdos]

^There are lots of designers that offer bandage-style dresses. Bebe has actually been making them for at least a few years now. I haven't tried on a Bebe bandage dress, but I did try on a black Bebe bandage skirt once and it was actually pretty decent (I didn't buy it though). The material that Bebe uses is not quite as thick as the material as HL uses, but I must admit, it's gotten better over the years (the Bebe dresses have started to feel thicker and heavier than what they were manufacturing before). I'll stick with HL

 

[Doctorpurple]

I think this dress looks great on you. When you compare the fit of the 2 dresses don't forget to test sitting down. I think in the end you'll like the xs.

Thanks everyone. My camera broke and no matter how much I charge it it just does not stay on. I think I'm keeping the xs. I tried it on again and tried the small right after and I feel like the xs fits better. I'm just worried that other people will think its too tight?? But you guys said it looks fine so I guess I should not worry.

 

[Doctorpurple]

I receantly saw my friend in a banded dress, immediately got excited thinking it was HL.... I took a better look and was not so sure. It was not HL, it was Bebe. I went on a BEBE website and what do I see?....lots of banded dresses...many of them are similar to HL styles and colors! CRAZY! what do you guys think? Prices are WAYYYYYYYYYYY lower... :weird: but I must say my friend did look amazing in one of those dresses!

Btw I am going to a wedding this weekend - will wear real HL . Cant wait!

I have a bebe bandage dress as well. It fits well but the material was itchy and uncomfortable. also I'm kinda short 5'3.5'' and the way the dress fits it feels like it is made for taller women like at least 5'6''. I still like it though. But would prefer wearing my herve leger dress

 

[kitty89]

On a similar note regarding non-HL bandage garments....has anyone tried a BCBG "power skirt"? I have seen them online a couple of times but never in person - are they really as HL-esque as they look? Examples:

http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13215333&cp=4366396.12598192&parentPage=family
http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13215331&cp=4366396.12598192&parentPage=family
http://www.bcbg.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13215333&cp=4366396.12598192&parentPage=family

I have one BCBG dress and have tried a couple more, but found the quality a little low considering the price (which is even higher here in London - I think they just switch the $ for a £) but some of these skirts seem like they might be fun, if they're well-made.

Can anyone tell me whether the material is similar to the "true" HL? It surely can't be as good...the green skirt above looks slightly suspicious to me, though I'm not sure why.