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Hi all knowing ladies, I have a question... After giving birth I am looking for a in between dress that wld allow me to breast feed easily and still feel pretty, so I found DvF wrap dresses! I have a question about sizing and style. I found a Julian dress in silk, is it flattering? Does it run true to size? I am a bit self conscious right now as I still have 40 pounds to go so I am looking for something that cld accommodate my hip. 
thanks in advance!
thanks in advance!Hi all knowing ladies, I have a question... After giving birth I am looking for a in between dress that wld allow me to breast feed easily and still feel pretty, so I found DvF wrap dresses! I have a question about sizing and style. I found a Julian dress in silk, is it flattering? Does it run true to size? I am a bit self conscious right now as I still have 40 pounds to go so I am looking for something that cld accommodate my hip.
Congratulations on your baby! I am a big fan of the wrap dress. I am a size 4/6 these days but size up to an 8 on the New Julian. I find that it gives better chest coverage that way. I don't have a large chest but am broad across the back and shoulders. I find that in the New Jeanne style a size 6 works best for me. There are a lot of sales going on right now too.
Thank you!! What is the difference between Julian and new Julian? I def don't want to pay full price for something I might wear for a year max so sales are good lol. Where are those sales btw? I am reluctant to buy from outlets now that I've read there are lesser qualities ones for outlets. >_<
I don't recommend buying from outlets unless you are at the outlet and can see what you are getting. I posted yesterday I think about the dresses that were supposed to be silk as they were advertised that way and when they arrived they were the viscose material.
The New Jeanne has long sleeves and a collar. I find that it material lays better in the chest area. The New Julian is a 3/4 sleeve version and the neckline is different. Nordstrom, Saks and DVF are all having sales at the moment. Here are a couple so you can see the difference. There are also a lot of pictures on this thread just take a look and I am sure that you will find something that works for you.
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...DER<>folder_id=2534374306418048&bmUID=kR.Xbke
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...LDER<>folder_id=2534374306418048&bmUID=kR.Yla.
I prefer the Jeanne over the Julian -- I think there is more coverage in the bust and it just lays better on me, I always feel like I'm about to pop out of the Julian.
I haven't really been wearing my wraps much at all, I always seem to be conscious of the possibility of the neckline popping open, I'm never 100% comfortable and am constantly checking myself, even if I safety pin it (from the inside, so it's not noticeable). I've found I much prefer a shirtdress or shift style, just throw them on and forget about them.
I ordered the Maura from the DVF sale over the weekend. I hope it's not too short, or there's at least fabric to let the hem down. That is probably my biggest gripe with DVF dresses, WHY SO SHORT!?! Just not appropriate for work. Then again maybe that's a good thing they don't work for me, I'd be in the poor house otherwise
(especially with the Reina, I'd own that dress in just about every print it was ever made in if it had more length 
). Anyway, hope the Maura works, hopefully it will be delivered this coming week.
I haven't really been wearing my wraps much at all, I always seem to be conscious of the possibility of the neckline popping open, I'm never 100% comfortable and am constantly checking myself, even if I safety pin it (from the inside, so it's not noticeable). I've found I much prefer a shirtdress or shift style, just throw them on and forget about them.
I ordered the Maura from the DVF sale over the weekend. I hope it's not too short, or there's at least fabric to let the hem down. That is probably my biggest gripe with DVF dresses, WHY SO SHORT!?! Just not appropriate for work. Then again maybe that's a good thing they don't work for me, I'd be in the poor house otherwise
(especially with the Reina, I'd own that dress in just about every print it was ever made in if it had more length ). Anyway, hope the Maura works, hopefully it will be delivered this coming week.Thank you! I wish DvF website cld have explained different styles like the way you did - it was very clear.
You are welcome. I am glad I could help. There's also another style that I really like it is the Amelian. It is silk jersey material on the top and cotton on the bottom with pockets. It flairs out a bit but gives great coverage if you you have larger hips than bust. I bought this one in a size 6 and think it fits really well.
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...stenberg&N=4294912394+306418059&bmUID=kS0J1WY
The best thing to do is try a few sizes and styles to see what works best for your body. Don't buy anything you can't return.
I prefer the Jeanne over the Julian -- I think there is more coverage in the bust and it just lays better on me, I always feel like I'm about to pop out of the Julian.
I haven't really been wearing my wraps much at all, I always seem to be conscious of the possibility of the neckline popping open, I'm never 100% comfortable and am constantly checking myself, even if I safety pin it (from the inside, so it's not noticeable). I've found I much prefer a shirtdress or shift style, just throw them on and forget about them.
I ordered the Maura from the DVF sale over the weekend. I hope it's not too short, or there's at least fabric to let the hem down. That is probably my biggest gripe with DVF dresses, WHY SO SHORT!?! Just not appropriate for work. Then again maybe that's a good thing they don't work for me, I'd be in the poor house otherwise
I totally agree with you about how short most of the dresses are. I have just sized up to an 8 in the New Julian so that there is plenty of fabric. I am not busty so nothing was going anywhere. I used to wear a cami with my wrap dresses but going larger has helped me do away with that.
Thanks to you I decided to give this a try! I haven't tried it on and the size is a bit big for me, but I will give it a try anyway. Thanks to this thread now when I look I always check if it's 100% silk. [emoji106]
Hi all knowing ladies, I have a question... After giving birth I am looking for a in between dress that wld allow me to breast feed easily and still feel pretty, so I found DvF wrap dresses! I have a question about sizing and style. I found a Julian dress in silk, is it flattering? Does it run true to size? I am a bit self conscious right now as I still have 40 pounds to go so I am looking for something that cld accommodate my hip.
It is best to be able to try it on or order a few sizes. I literally have dresses ranging from an 8-14. Their sizing is horrible as I should NOT be able to fit that many sizes from one company. My wrap dresses fall over three different sizes. I am an 10/12 every where else in the world but I can fit a 10, 12 and 14 wrap dress depending on the style....
Same here, I'm a 10-12 in most other companies but need a 14 in DVF wraps, and sometimes that's just right and other times too small
and have other styles in 10 and 12. You really need to try on every dress from DVF, even the same style can vary in fit (especially the wraps) from year to year.That is really pretty. I hope that it works out for you.
Same here, I'm a 10-12 in most other companies but need a 14 in DVF wraps, and sometimes that's just right and other times too small
I have even had the same dress and print in the same size fit differently. One was too big the other too small.
Same here, I'm a 10-12 in most other companies but need a 14 in DVF wraps, and sometimes that's just right and other times too small
That is a big variation! I probably won't be able to try all the sizes - time is a luxury for me right now... But just curious, since it's a wrap dress, how did you find the perfect "fit"? I figure one just wrap it around and call it a day lol. What constitute a "perfect wrap"?
This is a 12
When you're breast don't explode out and you don't have to hold in your stomach to make the belt for constitute the "right" fit.~LOL!
This is a 10
This is a 14...excuse flash! And will/would require a snap or something to keep it closed.