Herve Leger = <3 Part III

[foxgal]

right! i don't think it will look weird. i was in chicago during the past winter for a few months and it would be -10 outside and girls would be without hosiery. i think since you will have such a statement dress on it will look hot! and a great excuse to get your first pair of CL's! just a forewarning: they are very addictive after the first pair.

Thanks for the input and support! Yikes, I've already got a H addiction hurting my bank balance

 

[Azusa]

hi Ladies, i have a work dinner coming up and am seriously thinking of buying a HL dress, the only thing is i am not with a perfect body like you guys here do, i am normally a size equivalent of a size 10 US, and in some cases i need size 12 US.

i am looking on the outnet and they go up to a size 10, i am just wondering is that more a true size 10 or a small size 10?

i dont want to buy a dress and it doesnt fit and then have to go and search for another... unfortunately there are no HL stores around here so i wouldnt even know what size i should take.

 

[amorris]

Hi all,

Have any of you ever received any faulty/damage HLs that were bought from the Outnet?

This may sound really weird and negative but here it goes.. I have been checking the Outnet EVERY SINGLE DAY to look for the classic V Neck dress in Red for a size xsmall, and as usual even when the dress appears, my size is always sold out! But guess what, today it miraculously popped up in an xsmall - and of course I went and bought it straight away!!

It was too good to be true and now I am having negative thoughts like maybe it was a return item because it was faulty or because they are not the same quality as the ones sold in the boutique. I know I'm thinking wayyyy ahead but just wanted to know where does Outnet gets their HL stuff from? Because I've been reading in the forum - the tags are slightly different from the ones sold in the boutique?

 

[amorris]

hi Ladies, i have a work dinner coming up and am seriously thinking of buying a HL dress, the only thing is i am not with a perfect body like you guys here do, i am normally a size equivalent of a size 10 US, and in some cases i need size 12 US.

i am looking on the outnet and they go up to a size 10, i am just wondering is that more a true size 10 or a small size 10?

i dont want to buy a dress and it doesnt fit and then have to go and search for another... unfortunately there are no HL stores around here so i wouldnt even know what size i should take.

Hi Azusa,

Trust me, when you put on that HL dress - you WILL have that perfect body!! I am not even kidding, I don't even have to suck it in - the dress does it for you!

What AU size are you (I see that you're also from Australia). I usually wear an AU8 - and I thought Xsmall would be impossible but turns out - it was perfect! It's tight, but a good tight! I like my bottom to sit nicely and snug to my hips instead of just straight down - so I know I can wear a Small but it wouldn't be as fitted.

So really it depends on how you want your dress to fit.

 

[luckyhorseshoe]

Hi all,

Have any of you ever received any faulty/damage HLs that were bought from the Outnet?

This may sound really weird and negative but here it goes.. I have been checking the Outnet EVERY SINGLE DAY to look for the classic V Neck dress in Red for a size xsmall, and as usual even when the dress appears, my size is always sold out! But guess what, today it miraculously popped up in an xsmall - and of course I went and bought it straight away!!

It was too good to be true and now I am having negative thoughts like maybe it was a return item because it was faulty or because they are not the same quality as the ones sold in the boutique. I know I'm thinking wayyyy ahead but just wanted to know where does Outnet gets their HL stuff from? Because I've been reading in the forum - the tags are slightly different from the ones sold in the boutique?

Congrats! Let us know when it arrives

I've purchased 3 HL dresses from Outnet before.

My first one was the wine/purple/green/brown ombre high-neck, deep-v back dress from fall 2008 with 'leather-look' band on the bottom. Condition wasn't terrible, but there were two teeny-weeny spots on the 'leather' band where it wasn't as shiny due to stitching. Not noticeable at all when worn but with my critical eye examining it when it's laid flat on my bed, no flaws stand any chance of escaping. There was also a slight sheen down the middle of the dress in a line(almost like when you iron a pair of black pants with an iron that's too hot!) but really, not noticeable at all when worn so I let these faults slip.

My second purchase was the black dress with leather sequins and this one had a hole in the right seam! Straight it went back to Outnet. I posted a couple of posts back wondering if the item would go back on the Outnet- I hope not...maybe it'll make it's way to the next clearance/birthday sale.

My third one however, a one-shoulder rosette bandage dress from the recent clearance sale was perfect!

So I guess they don't really check quality of the items prior to sending out.....but I hope your dress is fine!

 

[amorris]

Congrats! Let us know when it arrives

I've purchased 3 HL dresses from Outnet before.

My first one was the wine/purple/green/brown ombre high-neck, deep-v back dress from fall 2008 with 'leather-look' band on the bottom. Condition wasn't terrible, but there were two teeny-weeny spots on the 'leather' band where it wasn't as shiny due to stitching. Not noticeable at all when worn but with my critical eye examining it when it's laid flat on my bed, no flaws stand any chance of escaping. There was also a slight sheen down the middle of the dress in a line(almost like when you iron a pair of black pants with an iron that's too hot!) but really, not noticeable at all when worn so I let these faults slip.

My second purchase was the black dress with leather sequins and this one had a hole in the right seam! Straight it went back to Outnet. I posted a couple of posts back wondering if the item would go back on the Outnet- I hope not...maybe it'll make it's way to the next clearance/birthday sale.

My third one however, a one-shoulder rosette bandage dress from the recent clearance sale was perfect!

So I guess they don't really check quality of the items prior to sending out.....but I hope your dress is fine!

Oh no! I wonder if they even have any quality control? I mean, if it was discounted because they are maybe 'warehoused' 'didn't go through quality control into boutiques' then shouldn't the Outnet place a note saying that these dress may not be perfect? Hmm, just a thought...

Did you have to pay extra shipping fees when you return them? It's such a hassle, especially because I live in Australia and shipping fees are expensive!

 

[Azusa]

Hi Azusa,

Trust me, when you put on that HL dress - you WILL have that perfect body!! I am not even kidding, I don't even have to suck it in - the dress does it for you!

What AU size are you (I see that you're also from Australia). I usually wear an AU8 - and I thought Xsmall would be impossible but turns out - it was perfect! It's tight, but a good tight! I like my bottom to sit nicely and snug to my hips instead of just straight down - so I know I can wear a Small but it wouldn't be as fitted.

So really it depends on how you want your dress to fit.

sounds amazing!

i am normally a aus size 12, thats why i am hesitant as the ones on outnet are us10 the biggest, i know us10 can mean aus12 but i also had us10 that meant aus10...

and i have no idea is us10 is a L or is us10 just a M?

if its a L then yes i will probably be able to squeeze in but if its a M it would be very risky, i dont want to look like a sausage trying to fit into a casing thats too tight lol!

 

[luckyhorseshoe]

Oh no! I wonder if they even have any quality control? I mean, if it was discounted because they are maybe 'warehoused' 'didn't go through quality control into boutiques' then shouldn't the Outnet place a note saying that these dress may not be perfect? Hmm, just a thought...

Did you have to pay extra shipping fees when you return them? It's such a hassle, especially because I live in Australia and shipping fees are expensive!

I live in Australia too! The only item I've ever had to return was faulty, and when an item is faulty they refund everything so you won't be out of pocket

I'm not so sure about normal returns....but don't worry too much, you haven't even received your item yet! It could be perfect for all you know, and just didn't fit the original person who bought it in the first place

Outnet returns are carried out by DHL. When your HL dress arrives it will come with a DHL waybill, 4 proforma invoices and other paperwork. If you need to return just log into Outnet and click on your order number. It will take you to a link that says create a return/exchange and you can get your RMA from there, which you then need to populate your proforma invoices with. Once that's done just call DHL to pick up and your're done! I believe return shipping is free, but you may lose the initial $45 or so in shipping fees (assuming you purchased from the US site) paid to get your item. Maybe someone else can confirm?

But back on topic- more HLs coming onto the Outnet on Tuesday....absolutely can't wait to see what's in store!

 

[amorris]

I live in Australia too! The only item I've ever had to return was faulty, and when an item is faulty they refund everything so you won't be out of pocket

I'm not so sure about normal returns....but don't worry too much, you haven't even received your item yet! It could be perfect for all you know, and just didn't fit the original person who bought it in the first place

Outnet returns are carried out by DHL. When your HL dress arrives it will come with a DHL waybill, 4 proforma invoices and other paperwork. If you need to return just log into Outnet and click on your order number. It will take you to a link that says create a return/exchange and you can get your RMA from there, which you then need to populate your proforma invoices with. Once that's done just call DHL to pick up and your're done! I believe return shipping is free, but you may lose the initial $45 or so in shipping fees (assuming you purchased from the US site) paid to get your item. Maybe someone else can confirm?

But back on topic- more HLs coming onto the Outnet on Tuesday....absolutely can't wait to see what's in store!

more small sizes please...

Oh that works exactly like NAP returns. DHL came and picked them up and we didn't even have to pay - as the return WayBill form was included! Glad to know then. I know I know, it's probably just perfect and I'll keep yous posted

 

[amorris]

sounds amazing!

i am normally a aus size 12, thats why i am hesitant as the ones on outnet are us10 the biggest, i know us10 can mean aus12 but i also had us10 that meant aus10...

and i have no idea is us10 is a L or is us10 just a M?

if its a L then yes i will probably be able to squeeze in but if its a M it would be very risky, i dont want to look like a sausage trying to fit into a casing thats too tight lol!

I am pretty sure they are goregous tPFers here that is a size L and they look super hot in a HL - doesn't look wrong at all! Hope some of them will help and chime in soon

Have you researched the net/forum and maybe there's boutiques in Melbourne that carries HL - so at least you can try the sizes. We've got a store that opened up here in Sydney recently that stocks HL dresses, it's called Christensen Copenhagen.

^ I just looked at their website and they do have a store in Melbourne. 17-19 Albert Coates Lane, VIC 3000. Check them out, maybe they stock HLs too! Good luck!

 

[liljake]

Oh no! I wonder if they even have any quality control? I mean, if it was discounted because they are maybe 'warehoused' 'didn't go through quality control into boutiques' then shouldn't the Outnet place a note saying that these dress may not be perfect? Hmm, just a thought...

Did you have to pay extra shipping fees when you return them? It's such a hassle, especially because I live in Australia and shipping fees are expensive!

fwiw, i have never had any problems with dresses from the outnet -- i've gotten three from there so far. i imagine a lot of the herve leger dresses on the outnet are just snapped up by people who are willing to eat the extra shipping fee if they have to return it (what's $8 or whatever if you're buying a $500 dress, anyway). that's what i do -- when i see dresses in my size i go around buying everything i can get my hands on -- with the intention of returning whatever i don't love. when it comes to the smaller sizes this is probably a good tactic, because as you know they sell out pretty quick!

 

[liljake]

sounds amazing!

i am normally a aus size 12, thats why i am hesitant as the ones on outnet are us10 the biggest, i know us10 can mean aus12 but i also had us10 that meant aus10...

and i have no idea is us10 is a L or is us10 just a M?

if its a L then yes i will probably be able to squeeze in but if its a M it would be very risky, i dont want to look like a sausage trying to fit into a casing thats too tight lol!

US10 on the outnet is an L. if you are a an australian size 12, this should be fine! HL dresses really are amazing -- you will never look like a sausage trying to fit into a too-tight casing! plus these dresses should be a little on the small side (in my opinion, anyway). i thought an aus12 was a US8, anyway? not sure though.

 

[luckyhorseshoe]

Does anyone know why some dresses have this line down the middle?

 

[amorris]

Lots of new HL dresses up in Outnet! And many still with small sizes!! QUICK LADIES

 

[Stephanie***]

I love the HL skirts as well!