Herve Leger = <3 Part III

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#3,481
vhdos said:
Perhaps you should have added that it is your opinion that HL is not considered fashion-forward at this point. If you don't care for the dresses, don't wear them:smile1: I find it odd that someone would think that it would be appropriate to come into a popular thread and criticize - unless the main purpose is to illicit drama (which was the intent of the other poster who was deleted).
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well said. :)
 
#3,482
soleilbrun said:
I think the fit is great o you. If it is not the right yellow then you should return it. What was the official color of the dress? Ask rnsmelody the differences between the yellow colored dresses. If I remember correctly, when I viited the SF boutique, I found the off-white to be whiter than alabaster.
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Thanks:smile1: The color was listed as "Bright Yellow" on the Outnet and I knew that it was a gamble. For $600, I think that I could do better...
 
#3,483
Belzer said:
It's not just my opinion but one of many. Fashion and trends have lots of fans and critics, whether they wear the items or not. Don't get me started on UGG boots although I'll admit that they look cute on my niece.

I never saw the post that was deleted so I don't even know about that "drama." I was responding to a post that was not deleted.
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And that's perfectly fine if your opinion is one of many, but the bottom line is that it is still just opinions. I probably speak for many of us in this thread when I say that we don't really care how "fashion-forward" HL is - we buy it because we like it. We like the style, the fit, the quality, etc.
And FYI, the most recent post was deleted too, so apparently, I'm not the only one who felt that the comment was unnecessary (the Mods did too).
 
#3,484
Belzer said:
^ I don't think anyone said that you can't like HL.
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You've missed my point entirely. You posted this about HL dresses:
"They are definitely not considered fashion-forward at this point."
The use of the word "definitely" implies that your statement is factual in nature. On the contrary, your statement is just your opinion (and perhaps the opinion of others as well). It's fine to share your opinion, but it's how you shared it that was meant to create drama. This thread has almost 250 pages and members here are constantly posting in it, which is a clear indication that those posting here, still feel that HL is relevant in the world of fashion. Having said all that, we can agree to disagree that HL is not considered fashion-forward and I will continue to wear my "outdated" HL dresses:amuse:
 
#3,486
I ordered this dress:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/herve-l...58B66B-1968-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&origin=pla

I was able to find it in a S for a great deal, but now I'm wondering if it's too big. It's my first HL dress and I tried one on years ago, when I was a different size. I'm a 32-full C on top and wear size 26 jeans. I wear a size 2 in most brands, sometimes a 4. I guess I'd be a XS in most HL styles, but I read on here that strapless may require a size up for girls with my bra size (did I read that right?).
 
#3,488
Hi Ladies,
Sorry I haven't been here for a while. We have been pretty busy with the Winter rush. I have enclosed pictures of the Ebba - blue sequined ombre dress for you to see how the sequined stitching looks like on a bandage dress. This show you why most of the time you would need to size up or why some areas won't stretch as much if there is stitching around a certain area. The stitching is done by hand, which explains the higher price point. I hope this helps :)
 

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#3,489
pr1nc355 said:
I ordered this dress:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/herve-l...58B66B-1968-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&origin=pla

I was able to find it in a S for a great deal, but now I'm wondering if it's too big. It's my first HL dress and I tried one on years ago, when I was a different size. I'm a 32-full C on top and wear size 26 jeans. I wear a size 2 in most brands, sometimes a 4. I guess I'd be a XS in most HL styles, but I read on here that strapless may require a size up for girls with my bra size (did I read that right?).
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From your measurement you are a size XS in the dresses. I wouldn't recommend sizing up to a small in the strapless dresses, even with your bust size you can fit into an XS. Once you size up, the dress won't be as secure and form fitting. You will see some wrinkles in the fabric and you will be pulling up the top a lot since it will be looser.
 
#3,490
rnsmelody said:
Hi Ladies,
Sorry I haven't been here for a while. We have been pretty busy with the Winter rush. I have enclosed pictures of the Ebba - blue sequined ombre dress for you to see how the sequined stitching looks like on a bandage dress. This show you why most of the time you would need to size up or why some areas won't stretch as much if there is stitching around a certain area. The stitching is done by hand, which explains the higher price point. I hope this helps :)
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So very true with sequin designed. They fit like a straight jacket on me but I still don't size up because although the S fits my upper body nicely, there's a lot of loose fabric around the waist, which I don't like. So I suck it in and get someone to zip me up. The price we pay for beauty :graucho:
 
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pr1nc355 said:
I ordered this dress:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/herve-l...58B66B-1968-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&origin=pla

I was able to find it in a S for a great deal, but now I'm wondering if it's too big. It's my first HL dress and I tried one on years ago, when I was a different size. I'm a 32-full C on top and wear size 26 jeans. I wear a size 2 in most brands, sometimes a 4. I guess I'd be a XS in most HL styles, but I read on here that strapless may require a size up for girls with my bra size (did I read that right?).
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I am a full 32/34C, 24 in jeans - I wear an XXS or XS in HL. I fit just fine into an XS strapless style. I recommend trying an XS.
 
#3,493
I am not a very big fan of this yellow dress, I would say no to evening or elegant outing...although it would be perfect for exotic vacation/cruise trip wardrobe :)

vhdos said:
.....and, moving on:p
My latest purchase arrived. I think it's a return. The yellow is not a true, bright, sunny yellow, but has green undertones. Also, while the length and fit in the waist/hips is good, the bust is pretty tight and difficult (but manageable) to zip.
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vhdos said:
Does anyone have this dress:
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How is the sizing?

Also, can those of you who own metallic HL dresses or sequins help me out? Is the sizing any different with metallics? How about the dresses with sequins?
I'm in the market for another HL, but I might want to look for something in either all metallic or a dress with sequin detailing. Since I've had trouble lately with XXS squishing my bust, I'm thinking that I might start sizing up to XS just to be on the safe side. Any advice or dress style recommendations would be much appreciated (for reference, I'm 5'3, 100 pounds, C cup).
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Hiii! I have the sweetheart cross-bust dress (in sky blue), I find it runs a little large. I got the XXS and it's a little loose on me, so it doesn't have the super-compressive effect of my other HLs because of the sizing. I would recommend sizing down. I usually wear XXS, except in HLs that run especially small (I'm XS in 2008 dresses, Gossip Girl navy/white dress, one-shoulder grey ombre Alexis)
 
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