Herve Leger = <3 Part III

[kitty89]

Outnet sale going on and there are some great HL dresses. Let us know if you get lucky!

I posted last week about how I need to stop sizing up in HLs that the outnet claim run small to size, because they never work out...yet here we are, one week on, and I've bought yet another one despite being 85% sure it'll be too big.

You know what they say about people who repeat the same action but expect a different outcome?



Anyway, here's the dress. I seriously don't know why I'm such a nutjob.

 

[vhdos]

^Why not just ask the lovely ladies here on TPF about sizing before buying an HL on Outnet? With so many members, you are likely to run into someone with actual experience with a particular dress style.

 

[erehwon]

Yeap... I have Herve Leger Brooke Wood Grain Bronze in Foil Print Dress in my normal size (look to your left for pic). At first it felt tight but now it feels very comfortable, it is tts 4 me .

I posted last week about how I need to stop sizing up in HLs that the outnet claim run small to size, because they never work out...yet here we are, one week on, and I've bought yet another one despite being 85% sure it'll be too big.

You know what they say about people who repeat the same action but expect a different outcome?



Anyway, here's the dress. I seriously don't know why I'm such a nutjob.

 

[rnsmelody]

I posted last week about how I need to stop sizing up in HLs that the outnet claim run small to size, because they never work out...yet here we are, one week on, and I've bought yet another one despite being 85% sure it'll be too big.

You know what they say about people who repeat the same action but expect a different outcome?



Anyway, here's the dress. I seriously don't know why I'm such a nutjob.

Hi kitty89, I have this dress and it does run true to size.

 

[rnsmelody]

Full length bandage Herve Leger doesn't look as nice as shorter Herve. However, the ones with silk or chiffon skirts with bandage on the top can be SOOO gorgeous... but those are ridiculously $$

I am not a huge fan of the full-length banded gowns. However, as Bebefuzz mentioned, the bandage-up-top-with-chiffon-or-silk-at-the-bottom can be really gorgeous. You should definitely try one on if you have the chance. Some of the full-length bandage dresses that are fully beaded (and like, $9000) look nice, but I agree with other posters -- there are many other amazing designer options for full-length gowns at the HL price point.

I agree that the long chiffon ones are gorgeous - so it all comes down to your budget...

Hi Ladies,
We do actually have an add-on pleated skirt that you can wear under your short Herve Leger dresses; to convert it into a long gown. I will take a take a picture & post it for you. It's a really affordable piece to add some zing to your dress! It is available in black and nude

 

[Chomel]

Hi Ladies,
We do actually have an add-on pleated skirt that you can wear under your short Herve Leger dresses; to convert it into a long gown. I will take a take a picture & post it for you. It's a really affordable piece to add some zing to your dress! It is available in black and nude

Melody, that's so interesting. Can't wait to see a picture.

 

[erehwon]

That sounds very interesting! Could you take a pic of short HL w/ pleated skirt together and separate...for those of us who lack imagination lol... Thank you!

Hi Ladies,
We do actually have an add-on pleated skirt that you can wear under your short Herve Leger dresses; to convert it into a long gown. I will take a take a picture & post it for you. It's a really affordable piece to add some zing to your dress! It is available in black and nude

 

[soleilbrun]

Congrats!! Love the double straps too.

Hope you are doing well!!

Iwas so excited to see it pop up and in my size. I've been kicking myself for missing it at a great price on HLO. I'm doing fine, back in brussels though.

 

[soleilbrun]

I posted last week about how I need to stop sizing up in HLs that the outnet claim run small to size, because they never work out...yet here we are, one week on, and I've bought yet another one despite being 85% sure it'll be too big.

You know what they say about people who repeat the same action but expect a different outcome?



Anyway, here's the dress. I seriously don't know why I'm such a nutjob.

Oh well. Identifying the problem is half the battle! Hopefully, your size will still be in stock when you return this one. In my personal experience, I buy all dresses TTS except 2008 dresses (I size up). You'll get it right one day and we will be happily waiting for mod pics

 

[soleilbrun]

Hi Ladies,
We do actually have an add-on pleated skirt that you can wear under your short Herve Leger dresses; to convert it into a long gown. I will take a take a picture & post it for you. It's a really affordable piece to add some zing to your dress! It is available in black and nude

Are you not adding gasoline to the flame? I am curious to see this new fandangle doohickey you speak of though. I'm sure it will be something I absolutely need. BTW, I stopped by the store while I was local and unfortunately you weren't there. A nice a very tall gentleman showed me some dresses.

 

[soleilbrun]

I posted last week about how I need to stop sizing up in HLs that the outnet claim run small to size, because they never work out...yet here we are, one week on, and I've bought yet another one despite being 85% sure it'll be too big.

You know what they say about people who repeat the same action but expect a different outcome?



Anyway, here's the dress. I seriously don't know why I'm such a nutjob.

I don't know your size but here is a dress in the same fabric, different color and style but in the same vein.

http://www.hervelegerobsessed.com/blog/2012/11/07/sale-herve-leger-bronze-brooke-xs-dress-nwt-475

 

[kitty89]

^Why not just ask the lovely ladies here on TPF about sizing before buying an HL on Outnet? With so many members, you are likely to run into someone with actual experience with a particular dress style.

Yes, I agree, that's how I should be doing this. The problem is that I make all my outnet purchases at work, from my phone, in what usually amounts to a five-minute window as I walk between office buildings. Everything is a split-second decision, and I tend to err on the side of buying rather than missing out on a great dress. I'm not usually in a position to post here asking for advice, unfortunately.

From now on, I think I'm just going to stick to my "real" size. My 2008 dress fits me like a glove even though it's supposed to be small to size, and I've had TTS XXSs turn out to be slightly big on me, so I think I just have to resign myself to the fact that sizing up is probably never going to work.

That said, I am almost in two minds about this dress. From the front, it's great - chest and hips are fine, though it's a little loose at the waist, but it's quite loose at the small of my back, so I shall probably return it. I like my HLs tight, but if I had a preference for a slightly more relaxed fit, this would have worked out.

 

[kitty89]

I don't know your size but here is a dress in the same fabric, different color and style but in the same vein.

http://www.hervelegerobsessed.com/blog/2012/11/07/sale-herve-leger-bronze-brooke-xs-dress-nwt-475

Oh well. Identifying the problem is half the battle! Hopefully, your size will still be in stock when you return this one. In my personal experience, I buy all dresses TTS except 2008 dresses (I size up). You'll get it right one day and we will be happily waiting for mod pics

Thanks so much for the suggestion! I really do want a metallic dress so much, but unfortunately I'm an XXS so this one wouldn't work.

Hopefully I will be able to act like a sane person in future, and wait patiently until an appropriate dress comes along!

 

[soleilbrun]

Thanks so much for the suggestion! I really do want a metallic dress so much, but unfortunately I'm an XXS so this one wouldn't work.

Hopefully I will be able to act like a sane person in future, and wait patiently until an appropriate dress comes along!

You'll be happy you did!

 

[rnsmelody]

Are you not adding gasoline to the flame? I am curious to see this new fandangle doohickey you speak of though. I'm sure it will be something I absolutely need. BTW, I stopped by the store while I was local and unfortunately you weren't there. A nice a very tall gentleman showed me some dresses.

soleilbrun, Awwww! I wish I was there to meet you! Please let me know the next time you in town again.

That sounds very interesting! Could you take a pic of short HL w/ pleated skirt together and separate...for those of us who lack imagination lol... Thank you!

Your wish is my command


Here are pictures you all have been kindly waiting for. I tried my best with taking pictures of the black skirt but the pleated details didn't show up too well because of the lighting in the boutique. I used the Dune color skirt as an example. Please enjoy!

The skirt:

'EVEA' dress paired with Fall 2012 runway leather harness:

The completed look:

Paired with the 'ARI' dress:

Paired with the 'PILLAR' dress, sequined ombre:

Final look of the evening, the pleated black skirt layered with the signature strapless mini 'DENISE' dress: