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I must have a DVF Wrap Dress - who has one ?

66 replies

Mojomummy · 15/05/2008 11:52

I love wrap dresses & have a very nice one from Wallis. Now I want a DVF one, although am somewhat horrified by the price.

Are they worth it ? do you feel fabulous when you wear it ?

Can I trust an ebay seller ?

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MrsBadger · 15/05/2008 11:59

I borrowed one for a party from my jet-setting little sis

it was very nice but wasn't all that tbh...

NappiesGalore · 15/05/2008 12:01

i no longer have a firm enough middle section to wear a wrap dress. would cling to all the wrong bumps and curves.
sigh

Gobbledigook · 15/05/2008 12:01

What's a DVF one?

motherinferior · 15/05/2008 12:02

Have you tried the Fenn Wright Manson ones? I have two, and they are really rather fabulous.

MrsBadger · 15/05/2008 12:03

DVF

thebecster · 15/05/2008 12:06

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!

Gobbledigook · 15/05/2008 12:08

Ahhh....

cloudberry · 15/05/2008 12:08

look here. I don't have one yet but would like one so will be interested to see if anyone else replies positively.

soapbox · 15/05/2008 12:11

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!

motherinferior · 15/05/2008 12:12

Searches Phase 8 website...

LadySweet · 15/05/2008 12:26

I have one, it is gorgeous and yes IMO it is definately worth it material is lovely, pattern is gorgeous, fits beautifully, I love everything about it

FritziGreenEyes · 15/05/2008 16:23

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!

Prufrock · 15/05/2008 16:32

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.

Wuxiapian · 15/05/2008 16:50

I had one but sold it on Ebay as I got too lardy for it!

It was gorgeous: Beautiful, quality material and a lovely, flattering cut.

I found it extremely versatile - could wear it with trousers/jeans as well as a alone.

And, didn't see anyone else walking about in it, either.

Original poster
Mojomummy · 15/05/2008 17:30

oooh I want one !!

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 ?

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Prufrock · 15/05/2008 19:01

Issa are pure silk. I have my eye on this one. The fake wrap is amazingly flattering and no risk of flashing too much thigh

RosaLuxembourg · 15/05/2008 21:08

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.

SqueezyDiva · 15/05/2008 21:33

I bought one last month and I LOVE IT!!!

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!!

No, I do not work for DVF.

Prufrock · 15/05/2008 22:41

Rosa - I'm so going to kick myself if I'm you're a size 12, but there are somegood bargains to be had on Ebay

hatwoman · 15/05/2008 22:49

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)

Flame · 15/05/2008 22:52

I love wrap dresses - they are very flattering on me, show off norks and hourglassness without making my belly too big

fishie · 15/05/2008 22:54

squeezydiva i think you are just the right shape for wrap dress, long torso and lots of curve. smaller waist also v nice.

people of more solid torso or undefined waist do not look so nice.

i have seen fenn wright m wraps in (ilford) tkmaxx.

cloudberry · 15/05/2008 23:25

How are DVF dress sizes? On the small or the large side?

controlfreakyagain · 15/05/2008 23:28

def on small side imo.... or am in denial about quite how fat i am.....

Prufrock · 16/05/2008 09:34

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.

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