I really want this dress, please tell me it's awful

[haggardoldwitch]

www.selfridges.com/en/diane-von-furstenberg-zarita-long-lace-dress_151-3000459-D7586973E00/?previewAttribute=Navy

I've got a big, important party coming up. There's no way I can justify the expense. I've sent back loads of dresses. Tell me I'll send this one back too?

Sorry to derail thread but Eastpoint are Matches doing 30% off? I couldn't find anything, is there a voucher code?

I have the navy DVF (in standard length). It is beautiful, fits like a glove, is lovely non scratchy lace and has detailing that a cheaper dress wouldn't (the lace cuffs and neckline are properly done). Also you can get £50 off your first order on the DVF website.
When you're the one wearing it, it's about more than how it looks to other people.
Sorry OP!

Boden do a lace dress too

But I like the Reiss one and the Monsoon one!

Cathyandclaire - it's a code which expires midnight tomorrow. The card says 'Your unique code', you could probably call them and get them to offer it, you have to spend over £300. They've discounted for me in the past (quite a while ago). Sorry, I just saw the £100 off when you spend £300, I've only just looked at the small print.

This one is very similar to the DVF one and on offer at the moment.

Sorry, I agree with blair on this - some of the others look cheaper. I think lace is one of those materials that when it's good quality looks absolutely beautiful, but any hint of scratchy nylon, and it looks shit. I'd rather spend £300 on something really lovely than £150 on something which has the potential to look cheap and nasty.

A friend has the DVF lace one from last year (in plum colour), it is gorgeous.

I'd go for the DVF one. You'll get more wear out of it in the long term. The cream colour is lovely.

Love the DVF one; it is finished so much more nicely than the others. You can tell that the lace is a much nicer quality too.

Not everybody can afford £300 on a dress though, and the OP has already said that she can't possibly justify the expense.

It's horrid

No really, twokids please say what you really think

Good point about not being able to justify cost - didn't twig that in the OP.

So I've changed my mind. OP it's awful.

She did say that she was just about to buy it though.

The DVF will be amazing. If you can afford it, do it. You'll get loads of wear out of it

The monsoon dress looks like a mourning dress to me. Sorry. I think it's the combo of highly decorative drapey lace, and faux period style.

Look on eBay? I recently (last month) bought a brand new, tagged DVF Zarita dress for my wedding reception for about £150.

OP you can hire a Zarita from Girl Meets Dress for £70.
Also, I don't know what size you are but there are some heavily reduced at Boutique1 and Van Mildert (half price ish).
I took the "can't justify it" with a pinch of salt because you wouldn't have started the thread otherwise

Oh and congrats ruby - I originally wanted to get a cream long Zarita for my wedding but in the end it didn't suit the venue. But I'll be wearing mine for my hen do this weekend :)

I'm so excited. Thanks to BlairWadorf I've found one one Van Mildert but it's a size 14 and I'm a biggish 12. Can you tell me if it comes up small fingers crossed?

It sounds like you've already found something but I was just coming on to say I think £300+ for a party dress is a waste unless you either have loads of money or go to parties all the time.

I'm sure the DVF is much better made but the lighting will be low and most people will be too pissed to notice the difference.

Anyway hope you manage to sort the sizing out.

I would normally agree with you Floisme but this is for a very special party that will only happen once

Sadly, reading reviews, it looks like DVF do vanity sizing so the 14 will be too big.

The Monsoon one is way more unique and stylish, and far, far prettier. If I had to choose between the two I'd deffo go for the Monsoon one.

If it was for your wedding day of something, and you loved it then yes but how on earth to people justify spending that on a dress!? I'm gobsmacked. We are pretty comfortable but it'd would have to be stand out totally unusual for me to even consider it. I've seen so many like this. If you're going to a party with folks wearing that sort of cost of dress, people will assume you paid the same and not give it a second glance.

Shona she doesn't need to justify it to anyone. If she can afford it and she likes it she should get it, it's no one else's business what she spends.

Personally, I couldn't afford that dress so wouldn't get it but there are plenty of people who can whether you or I like it or not.

It's true that lace dresses are a bit of a visual cliché but the DVF is beautifully fitted ...

Definitely make sure you get exactly the right size - or you'll lose the benefit of that particular dress.

Don't compromise if it's a really special occasion.

I bought practically the same dress in cream for £9.99 from Primark, it was reduced in the sale to £4.99!
I still have it and have never worn it.

You're welcome to have it if you want it? PM me your details and I can stick it in the post.

It's a bit boring, for a one-off party.
To me anyway.