Yea, I have to agree that DVF can be inconsistent in sizing, it just all depends on the cut of the dress. I'm a 14 in wraps, but can go down to a 10 in some shirtdress styles, a 12 in others, and 14's in some styles are so tight they're like sausage casings
For me, it can also be difficult to judge length because the models are all tall with long legs, and I'm 5' 5" with short legs, longer torso, and not all DVF styles are amenable to alterations. A recent example for me is in the Reina - usually too short, but this season a little longer, but not excess enough material to have the hem taken down to just above the knee
I guess the best advice I heard re: trying to figure out DVF sizing is figure out which size you are in the wraps (Julian and Jeanne) and go from there.

For me, it can also be difficult to judge length because the models are all tall with long legs, and I'm 5' 5" with short legs, longer torso, and not all DVF styles are amenable to alterations. A recent example for me is in the Reina - usually too short, but this season a little longer, but not excess enough material to have the hem taken down to just above the knee

I guess the best advice I heard re: trying to figure out DVF sizing is figure out which size you are in the wraps (Julian and Jeanne) and go from there.
