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^^ thanks, I will do. I'm just feeling a bit like I've been conned at the moment - it also wasn't 'that' reasonably priced so hardly a bargain, but I do like the pattern so will most likely keep it. Interestingly, my dress from LC is made from 'viscoe spandex' and the exact same style (Zoe) on the DVF website is the standard silk jersey.
 
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Princess Pink said:
^^ thanks, I will do. I'm just feeling a bit like I've been conned at the moment - it also wasn't 'that' reasonably priced so hardly a bargain, but I do like the pattern so will most likely keep it. Interestingly, my dress from LC is made from 'viscoe spandex' and the exact same style (Zoe) on the DVF website is the standard silk jersey.
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Yes, the viscose spandex is what is used for outlets, LC and the like. I bought a few from Rue La La last year not realizing that they were this material. They don't last as long and the material in the wrap dress doesn't stay wrapped very well. I am now really careful when buying from any source that isn't a department store. You can still find the silk version at places like last call but there aren't many of them.
 
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megt10 said:
I wore the Amelia that I bought last year for the first time. I love a dress with pockets.
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The dress looks fabulous on you - the print is one of the best Amelia styles I think, so much fun!

Thank you for the advice on the dress. I understand the Outlet mall stock issues but would have thought LC being part of Neiman Marcus would have been a more reputable place to buy, but sadly it seems no. I thought their stock was genuinely items that had been in store and hadn't sold. I'll definitely be much more careful next time.

My LC Zoe dress was still around $184 after tax, so hardly a 'bargain' as its a cheap version! I do like the pattern but am now seriously thinking of returning it purely on principle. LC are actually advertising on their site that the 'original price of this dress is $368 - so that's very very misleading!!!
 
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Princess Pink said:
The dress looks fabulous on you - the print is one of the best Amelia styles I think, so much fun!

Thank you for the advice on the dress. I understand the Outlet mall stock issues but would have thought LC being part of Neiman Marcus would have been a more reputable place to buy, but sadly it seems no. I thought their stock was genuinely items that had been in store and hadn't sold. I'll definitely be much more careful next time.

My LC Zoe dress was still around $184 after tax, so hardly a 'bargain' as its a cheap version! I do like the pattern but am now seriously thinking of returning it purely on principle. LC are actually advertising on their site that the 'original price of this dress is $368 - so that's very very misleading!!!
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Thank you. I got compliments on the dress when I wore it. I was unsure of the style since it is so poofy but loved the pattern of it.

I agree about NMLC being deceptive in their sales. They are not alone. Nordstrom Rack and Saks off 5th do the same thing. I have also seen the cheap version on Rue La La and Outnet which is part of Net-a-Porter. I have also noticed that a lot of the resellers on eBay are selling the cheap version. I happen to like the look and feel of viscose when it is of good quality, but the DVF dresses that I received none of them are good quality. One dress fell apart after I had it dry cleaned the first time.
 
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panterka said:
Meg, you look great in this dress! Hope everything is well with you - you don't post here as frequently as before.
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Thank you Panterka. I had a couple of rough years and didn't get out much. That with putting on about 15 lbs and selling my size 2 and 4 dresses didn't give me much opportunity. I have recently rediscovered my love of DVF and have added a few new things that I hope to wear and post soon. I got in the mail yesterday the 'Amelianna' Cotton & Silk Wrap Dress Simple Vines. It is on sale at Nordstrom. It is very similar to the Amelia dress but not as heavy or poofy. I ordered it in both a 6 and an 8 for comparison. I found it to be tts and I am keeping the 6. There wasn't a lot of difference between the two sizes. There was more room in the upper back area of the dress and the sleeves, but the chest coverage was the same. The length was the same and there was a bit more poof in the back of skirt part of the dress. All in all I like this style better than the Amelia. This one also has pockets. :smile1:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/diane-v...ferralID=30b08c77-fc06-11e4-8fa7-001b2166c62d
 
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