The Diane von Furstenberg {DVF} thread!
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So thrilled that DVF finally opened a boutique near me! Some of my favorite dresses are DVF, although funny enough I find the wrap dresses do not fit me right - I have one, but I almost never wear it. However, two or three are in very heavy rotation in my house, and DH and DS1 and 2 like them on me (especially my "marshmallow"-pattern maxi halter dress)
Anyway, I walked in yesterday to find that the assistant manager is someone I know from another boutique so she was extremely helpful and they are now holding a few pieces for me....
...including the Layla. Polaremil, I wish you could try it on. This is the one I tried yesterday:
What's interesting to me is that this model looks fabulous in the wrap dresses, but not so great in the dresses that suited me....I think they have different fit models for the different types of dresses. Anyway, I tried this on and I love it...it hangs away from the body so I think you could take it down a size or two. I usually wear a 2 or 4 in DVF, and went for a 2 here (but I think I should try the 0). NOTE the material is NOT soft and comfortable! Because of the lamè it is a bit harder, but quite frankly it is SO chic and elegant in this material (and would be fabulous in the fall with leggings) that I don't actually care.
This is the other dress I have on hold, the Lillie. It is faaaaaabulous on. I had to laugh to myself, in the store the Zarita and the lace dresses looked so wide on me, which this photo made me think of - she doesn't look too thrilled in it....
Good to see you here. Megt10! [emoji254]
Anyway, I walked in yesterday to find that the assistant manager is someone I know from another boutique so she was extremely helpful and they are now holding a few pieces for me....
...including the Layla. Polaremil, I wish you could try it on. This is the one I tried yesterday:
What's interesting to me is that this model looks fabulous in the wrap dresses, but not so great in the dresses that suited me....I think they have different fit models for the different types of dresses. Anyway, I tried this on and I love it...it hangs away from the body so I think you could take it down a size or two. I usually wear a 2 or 4 in DVF, and went for a 2 here (but I think I should try the 0). NOTE the material is NOT soft and comfortable! Because of the lamè it is a bit harder, but quite frankly it is SO chic and elegant in this material (and would be fabulous in the fall with leggings) that I don't actually care.
This is the other dress I have on hold, the Lillie. It is faaaaaabulous on. I had to laugh to myself, in the store the Zarita and the lace dresses looked so wide on me, which this photo made me think of - she doesn't look too thrilled in it....
I meant the tag on the right that says CA. I have never seen that on any of her dresses and I have a lot of them. I have one wardrobe that is devoted to DVF. I am a little out of control.
Good to see you here. Megt10! [emoji254]
Hey, in the end, I bought the green and black Layla dress, and it is just as you described it, flowing and lovely. Did not wait for the sales though, although I should have since My Theresa had it on sale. I love this version of the dress, too, but I imagine the material is not the softest.
Oh, sweetie, I have a whole cupboard devoted to DVF dresses. I have been on this thread for years hence an overflowing closet.
It is interesting that you say that the wrap dresses don't work well for you. I use to be a size 2 and a 4 in the wrap dress. When I got sick a few years ago and was pretty much bed and housebound I gained almost 20 well I did gain a bit over 20 but have lost 8 lbs. I am now a solid size 6. Since the weight gain I find that the wrap dresses look so much better on me.
BTW I love the dresses that you have pictured. I found that when I was smaller that the sheathe dresses looked best on me.
Thank you. Couldn't remember if I posted the picture before but this dress is awesome during the summer. I highly recommend it.
You are absolutely gorgeous, Meg...and faaaaaabulous accessories!!! (loooove the watch! [emoji7] and the bag! [emoji7])
I feel like the wraps don't cover my chest properly....and I think they're also for women with, shall we say, more curves up top.
I actually don't have curves up top. I am broad shouldered and have a large ribcage. I am a 36 barely b. I do wear padded push-up bras with these dresses. I always size up in the wrap dress. I buy a 6 in the New Jeanne and an 8 in the New Julian. With the Julian that gives me plenty of chest coverage without being too big. I have found I can wear an 8 in the New Jeanne too, but then the sleeves are loose and sloppy looking.
Would you ladies be able to advise me on sizing for the Abigail maxi dress? I typically wear a 6 in other brands, but I have one DvF wrap drap dress that I sized up to an 8 in (for decency 
). Just wondering if this is generally true about DvF wrap sizing or if it's different depending on style - and if the Abigail is one of those styles. Thanks in advance!
). Just wondering if this is generally true about DvF wrap sizing or if it's different depending on style - and if the Abigail is one of those styles. Thanks in advance!
