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I have two DvFs which I bought in New York when I was working in New York about 4 years ago - the dollar was low against £ back then so they were loads cheaper. I still wear them often and they're the favourite things in my wardrobe. They don't crease, the woven silk fabric keeps me warm in winter & cool in summer. I doubt if I'll ever afford to buy such expensive clothes again, so am treasuring them, hoping to still be wearing them for the next 10 years!
I have one which I really do like (although I am too fat to fit into it at the moment)! The way the fabric drapes is very good and some of the cheaper wraparound dresses don't quite have the same fit.
I did see some gorgeous one's from Phase 8 the other day though, and the one I already have from there is a great fit and a good DVF substitute!
Can only repeat what LadySweet said. Dh bought one for me in New York a few weeks ago and I don't want to take it off anymore. Even wear it over trousers on cooler days and feel fab!
Mojo it really does depend on your figure. I am a size 12 but large of norkage (32G) and dvf just don't work for me - the neckline is very low cut so needs a cami underneath, and the cut on the sleeves is very narrow (or I have very fat arms). I go for Issa instead - still pricey but on a cost per wear ridiculously cheap (pru desperately tries to justify wanton extravagance) I bought my first one 3 years ago and must have worn it at least once a month since then in loads of different places.
I am 5ft 3, about 8st (well, at the mo 8st 4) with 34c boobs. I've got quite small arms, so should be ok.
The Matches website had a couple of bargains worth considering. Will also check Phase 8 & Issa, although like the idea of the DVF's being silk, are the other makes silk ?
Every time I see a really lovely dress in a fashion spread it turns out to be by Issa. I would LOVE an Issa dress, but the price is way out of my league right now.
I have always despised the ubiquitous praise for the wrap-dress. I'm taller than average, long in the middle with big-droopy boobs. Wrap dresses just didn't work for me.
Recently I spent weeks looking for the perfect dress for a big occasion - a dinner.
I even went to Paris for a weekend - NOTHING. Then stopped in a DVF shop by chance...Voila.
Can hardly believe it is silk as it is so soft and pliable.
Just love it. Already planned ahead its next few outings. It can be glammed up or sobered down. Weddings or job interviews - it works!!
do you people not find wrap dresses flash too much leg? I just find my thighs making some rather unwelcome appearances. I dream of a sewn up wrap dress. (ditto shirt dresses)
hat - the classic issa ones are exactly that - a fake wrap at the top, with a proper skirt. They are ridiculously expensive, but worth every penny IMO - they are lifetime dresses.
They appeal to my DH Anna! And as I am 44 I think I am old enough to wear them. Prufrock - I had a look on Ebay - you are so right, there are some bargains there, but I am a 14 atm and have a large pile of size 12 clothes that I am working at getting back into!
I don't like them either but that ione in the link is very nice i think I have only seen patterned jersey ones before which are not flattering on anything less than a perfect body
Better bony than fat . I can wear anything that isn't drapy, so it's quite easy really. My hipbones have always stuck out of my jeans pockets IFYSWIM so I'm quite used to it
No, tall and skinny and healthy looking as long as I haven't drunk too much the night before - it's the alcohol and late nights that are the big giveaway these days
i bought my first dvf dress 5 yrs ago..have worn it loads and it's still in pristine condition and i get loads of compliments when i wear it...try and see if someone can get you one from the U.S. will work out much cheaper.
You can get them at bargain prices from Neimann Marcus here. As an example, the Justine dress (leaf print) is £248 here but when you convert the same dress in $ from Neimann Marcus it is £166 which is definitely a bargain. I have a dvf wrap dress and a couple of her wrap tops and adore them, they are so flattering and have been well worth the investment over the years, even as my size has fluctuated!
Suggest you check size and that you like it by ordering from net-a-porter if you cant get to the dvf shop, you can then return it -p&p will cost a lot less than from the US !
Well Mojomummy, inspired by your thread and the replies, I have taken the plunge and bought a dvf dress from net-a-porter. What about you? Come on .... take a deep breath and go for it ....!
However, I read and read and read on MN about women who are unable to stand up for themselves because they have spent so much of their lives being done down by others and hence believe they are worthless, and I do want to show them that it is possible to believe in yourself and stand up for the life and person you want to be
(i agree btw . dont see why a woman cant say shes tall skinny and healthy looking without everyone else getting their claws out. saucer of milk for table 2 perhaps?? )
I bought one in the January sale 2 years ago, and love it! I was a fair bit heavier then than I am now (actually I got pg soon after, and wore it in the early "bloated" stage) and it's one of the few things that fitted me really well both then and now (a stone lighter than when I bought it).
I actually found that it's quite forgiving of "lumps and bumps", thanks to the patterned material. Also, I love that it's so versatile - works well on its own or over a little vest and jeans!
Oooh cloudberry which one did you buy ? I was trawling the net last night for reasonable priced ones...I think I might get DH to treat me to one for my 40th next year.
In the meantime, I might have to make do with a Boden one...
Mind you, did see a reduced ISSA one, which looked v nice
material is lovely, pattern is gorgeous, fits beautifully, I love everything about it 
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