The Diane von Furstenberg {DVF} thread!

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I'm a new DVF convert! I've always eyed the dresses but didn't have the money to buy.

I bought my first one at the outlets - Della sheath for ~$200!

I found two more in the Nordstrom Half Yearly sale :D
- New Della in paint marks for $240
- Geometrics in Bentley for $160!

And I found the Zia II sandals in the outlet for $70! :yahoo:

I love the dresses and how good they look and feel! Really the most comfortable outfit for work!
 
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Just got the zarita dress in navy for a friend's wedding. I was not thinking of getting it but just browsing through the website when my DH told me to try it! I did and love it. Also got a ruri dress on sale. Iove dvf, my engagement dress was from there. I am a convert and will not fritter money on other dresses bit save up for sales!
 
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pbdb said:
So now I find out that I'm really a size 0 and not a 2 in wrap dresses.
Anyway, fit is still ok in my size 2 but next time will stick to 0.
Finally received both sale finds and ordered 2 more from NM (not wrap).

(promised group shot of others but will do so within the week)
Here they are:
I call them my PTA clothes.
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Did you get those from Matches website? I ordered the brown mix one you have as well as the orange one - both under £200 combined.

Collecting them later today :smile1:
 
#2,314
Yes,!!!! Woohoo!!!
I paid 182 GBP with shipping to HK included by DHL.
I got both in size 0 and a perfect fit.
I thought I wouldn't like the B/W striped one but it was really nice when I put it on.



Enigma78 said:
Did you get those from Matches website? I ordered the brown mix one you have as well as the orange one - both under £200 combined.

Collecting them later today :smile1:
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sammix3 said:
Hi there! Welcome!

The classic wrap dresses would be the Jeanne and Julian. They fit TTS for me. I personally prefer the Jeanne because I think the fit is better and I like the collar. Hope this helps and can't wait to see you in some DVF pieces!
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Thank you! I love looking at all of the prints in this thread. It's bad though since I've fallen in love with the cloud print in beet and it's not to be found anywhere! Will have to be patient.

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I still haven't had a chance to try on anything dvf for size. If I am normally a 2 in a jcrew dress, what do you all estimate I would be in a wrap dress?

Perusing the dvf site and fell in love with the Linda sweater dress wrap. Anyone have this one?
http://www.dvf.com/linda-sweater-dr...YM#q=Linda&simplesearch=Go&cgid=search-result
 
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d-girl1011 said:
I just got my first Jeanne 2 dress in medium blue chain!

I bought my usual dress size - I should note that I am short/petite (5'2 but usually wear a size 4 or 'small' dress). When I tried the size up as recommended on this thread and on some online resources, the top portion of the dress was a little big and baggy (shoulders, sleeves and back) and gaped in the chest. Not hugely, but enough to have to wear a cami. The bottom was slightly more roomy (I'm bottom heavy), although not hugely noticeable.

My question is - do I keep the size I have or go up a size. Should I get the larger fit on the top for more room at the bottom? How much overlap should there be at the bottom flaps?

Thanks in advance!

d :)
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My suggestion is to keep the size up. I take a 14 in wraps, but a 10 in everything else. I'm 'bottom-heavy' too and need the 'space' :graucho: that the 14 gives, and have to wear a cami underneath to cover the bust, I also find the top part a little baggy and loose but prefer it that way. Really the wraps shouldn't been fitted too much, they aren't bandage dresses and I think a little looseness helps with movement and looks better. This is my opinion but quite possibly there will be someone who will disagree ;)
 
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roussel said:
This is me wearing the red stone leopard Jeanne two
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This looks fantastic on you.
pbdb said:
So now I find out that I'm really a size 0 and not a 2 in wrap dresses.
Anyway, fit is still ok in my size 2 but next time will stick to 0.
Finally received both sale finds and ordered 2 more from NM (not wrap).

(promised group shot of others but will do so within the week)
Here they are:
I call them my PTA clothes.
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I love them especially the 1st one. What is the name of that print?
d-girl1011 said:
I just got my first Jeanne 2 dress in medium blue chain!

I bought my usual dress size - I should note that I am short/petite (5'2 but usually wear a size 4 or 'small' dress). When I tried the size up as recommended on this thread and on some online resources, the top portion of the dress was a little big and baggy (shoulders, sleeves and back) and gaped in the chest. Not hugely, but enough to have to wear a cami. The bottom was slightly more roomy (I'm bottom heavy), although not hugely noticeable.

My question is - do I keep the size I have or go up a size. Should I get the larger fit on the top for more room at the bottom? How much overlap should there be at the bottom flaps?

Thanks in advance!

d :)
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Well, I guess it really depends on how you feel in it. I am not bottom heavy, more straight up and down with broad shoulders and I always size up 1 in the wrap dresses. I have found that if I don't want to wear a cami, like in the summer, then I can wear a really padded bra and that keeps the dress from gaping in the chest area.
 
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Hi Meg,
Yes, they're both lovely esp. The brown/black one.

I read the tag and it says Tahitian Maze Band.



megt10 said:
This looks fantastic on you.

I love them especially the 1st one. What is the name of that print?


Well, I guess it really depends on how you feel in it. I am not bottom heavy, more straight up and down with broad shoulders and I always size up 1 in the wrap dresses. I have found that if I don't want to wear a cami, like in the summer, then I can wear a really padded bra and that keeps the dress from gaping in the chest area.
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I size up in wraps. I don't like wearing a cami underneath (although I always wear a low-cut full slip), and if I don't size up I wouldn't have enough bust coverage. I'm not busty, but I'm broad across the back. So, I guess it just depends on how the wrap fits your body shape, how you want it to look/wrap, and how comfortable you are with the overall fit. I agree with the above comment - these aren't bandage dresses, they're supposed to easily skim the body and move with the body, not be too tight.
 
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baysidebeauty said:
I size up in wraps. I don't like wearing a cami underneath (although I always wear a low-cut full slip), and if I don't size up I wouldn't have enough bust coverage. I'm not busty, but I'm broad across the back. So, I guess it just depends on how the wrap fits your body shape, how you want it to look/wrap, and how comfortable you are with the overall fit. I agree with the above comment - these aren't bandage dresses, they're supposed to easily skim the body and move with the body, not be too tight.
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HI BAYSIDEBEAUTY, i got the spiral ferns in hot coral and its coming today, I thought you took a pic with the green one-and i dont see it anymore. Can you take another pic?
Also didnt yopu have the shibori leaves print ? can you show those as well. i LOVE THESE dvf sales -they are the best!
Thanks.
 
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