Herve Leger = <3 Part III

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#707
bitharvest--

i'm totally NOT an expert, but imo that dress looks like a fake. compare to the original: http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...&gl=us&client=firefox-a&source=www.google.com

(that's a cached site, so hopefully it works...if not, let me know and i will upload pics)

as you can see the one you're looking at has a distinctive black band at the bottom...there's also nude/sand colored bandages around the middle, while the original has light gray/green bars around the middle. the tag is also on the left side and the hangar straps are missing -- might be a sign of a fake, but need more input.
 
#708
itsonly4me said:
How do you girls like your HL to fit? I ordered a size 6(medium) and think it may be too big. Its fitted but it doesnt feel "tight". Im not sure how its supposed to feel? Any help would be appreciated!
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according to the salespeople i've spoken with, it should be tight enough that you have a little trouble zipping it up on your own. i'm a size 6 and i wear a small, though, and i think that's how it translates (at least, on the outnet).
 
#709
liljake said:
according to the salespeople i've spoken with, it should be tight enough that you have a little trouble zipping it up on your own. i'm a size 6 and i wear a small, though, and i think that's how it translates (at least, on the outnet).
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Thanks liljake. I figured! What makes me mad is there were smalls available when I ordered I just didnt realize thats the size I would be! :-s

Do they shrink at all when you wash them? It would be different if I paid full price and could just exchange for a different size... I kind of want to make them work.
 
#711
Thank you everyone! Intermix was the only store in Austin who actually carried the dresses, and they closed a few months ago here. I registered the dress, so hopefully will get the notifications now.

I would love to have the email of an SA in Dallas. I have been to that store, but never purchased before.
 
#712
I've been told by SAs to never, ever do anything more than spot clean, but I've both dry-cleaned and hand-washed with success. That being said, I highly doubt it's possible or a good idea to try to shrink the dress with washing.

When it comes to fit, it depends on how you want the dress to... fit. Some people like their HL a little less constricting, others like their HL to really suck everything in. Personally, I have dresses that are a little big (but not obviously - I had a little size dilemma when I first started my HL addiction) and dresses that literally hug every curve. I tend to wear the dresses with a looser fit for a more casual look. My blue ombre scoopneck (the one Bitharvest is looking for, I got a size M even though a size S would've worked just fine) is a favorite of mine for going out shopping. Really dresses down under a leather jacket and with some opaque tights and flats, imo.
 
#713
woohoo!! got my first HL dress in the mail today from the outnet sale. i got an xxs w/out ever trying them on before and it fits perfect!! i can definitely see the allure in these dresses!!
 
#716
liljake said:
bitharvest--

i'm totally NOT an expert, but imo that dress looks like a fake. compare to the original: http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...&gl=us&client=firefox-a&source=www.google.com

(that's a cached site, so hopefully it works...if not, let me know and i will upload pics)

as you can see the one you're looking at has a distinctive black band at the bottom...there's also nude/sand colored bandages around the middle, while the original has light gray/green bars around the middle. the tag is also on the left side and the hangar straps are missing -- might be a sign of a fake, but need more input.
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wow! thank you so much for your observations! the site worked perfect. i decided to pass on it just to be on the safe side. i would love to have this one, but i'd be crushed to have purchased a knockoff. i guess i'll just have to keep looking. thank you again! :)
 
#717
liljake said:
bitharvest--

i'm totally NOT an expert, but imo that dress looks like a fake. compare to the original: http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...&gl=us&client=firefox-a&source=www.google.com

(that's a cached site, so hopefully it works...if not, let me know and i will upload pics)

as you can see the one you're looking at has a distinctive black band at the bottom...there's also nude/sand colored bandages around the middle, while the original has light gray/green bars around the middle. the tag is also on the left side and the hangar straps are missing -- might be a sign of a fake, but need more input.
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Just a consideration to all about authenticating on the forum. It really is best not to give to much away on the differences of how to tell a fake from the real deal. Sellers of fake items have been known to lurk in forums on here (CL, Gucci, LV etc.) to try to find out info or even post thier own items for authenticating and then ask the authenticator how they can tell it's a fake. So it's best to just state your opinion as to wether it is real or fake. The fakers use this information to try to make thier crappy fakes better. Just a FYI.:flowers:
 
#718
itsonly4me said:
How do you girls like your HL to fit? I ordered a size 6(medium) and think it may be too big. Its fitted but it doesnt feel "tight". Im not sure how its supposed to feel? Any help would be appreciated!
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I think that the dresses are supposed to fit snug/tight, but it's really about personal preference. Some ladies prefer the fit to be super-tight, while others prefer a little more breathing room. I like mine tight. For me, the dress is a good fit if it "hugs" me and holds me in. It's very snug, but still comfortable.
 
#719
vhdos said:
I think that the dresses are supposed to fit snug/tight, but it's really about personal preference. Some ladies prefer the fit to be super-tight, while others prefer a little more breathing room. I like mine tight. For me, the dress is a good fit if it "hugs" me and holds me in. It's very snug, but still comfortable.
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Thanks vhdos! I think a small would be perfect for me, not too tight but still hugs all my curves.


Does anyone know when the next sale is? I cant imagine paying more than 600 for one! :nuts:
 
#720
Amaryllix said:
I've been told by SAs to never, ever do anything more than spot clean, but I've both dry-cleaned and hand-washed with success. That being said, I highly doubt it's possible or a good idea to try to shrink the dress with washing.

When it comes to fit, it depends on how you want the dress to... fit. Some people like their HL a little less constricting, others like their HL to really suck everything in. Personally, I have dresses that are a little big (but not obviously - I had a little size dilemma when I first started my HL addiction) and dresses that literally hug every curve. I tend to wear the dresses with a looser fit for a more casual look. My blue ombre scoopneck (the one Bitharvest is looking for, I got a size M even though a size S would've worked just fine) is a favorite of mine for going out shopping. Really dresses down under a leather jacket and with some opaque tights and flats, imo.
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Thanks Amar. I never even thought about the fact that it was dry clean only. I was thinking irrationally, forgive me. :p

I agree with you about the casual look of a "looser" dress, I may keep the purple one I got as it seems a bit tighter than the other 2.
 
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