So are Diane von Furstenberg dresses worth it?

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Right, I will be getting some money tomorrow (yay!) and am in the process of upgrading my work wardrobe.

One of the things that I have considered getting is a DvF wrap dress this one in particular, but, are they worth it? Do they really last years? Anyone know?

I would be more inclined to get something that will tie in with more than one season and jazz it up with accessories.

It is quite a bold print- lovely colours mind you.

It's all down to personal taste of course- and for the record- they do wear very well- 2 and a half years before most of mine started looking tired.

I love that , I have got one, but have hardly worn it as I am in plaster from the knee down for the 2nd time, and it's not a great look!
My one is beautifully made and the quality far superior to the LK Bennet copies I have.

I love DvF dresses. I have two, one is 8 years old and still looking good. Definitely worth it.

Hmmm ... maybe better to go for a plain one instead?

Yes they are brilliant and they last for years. Very flattering too.

Absolutely - I've got several and they all look almost brand new. Can be dressed up or down. There is an outlet shop at Bicester Village - I went there recently and got a great skirt and cardigan. They had quite good stock - wrap dresses et al.

yes. look at the way the fabric has been cut so that the waist darkens and the legs go paler, v flattering. that's why she's good.
i have one of that style, iwth the collar and three quarter cuffed sleeves and the just above the knee skirt. it's my favourite of her dresses.

lol at " can be dressed up or down"

well not really can it.
I mean youd look a freak at a rave in one.

Of course they can be dressed up or down.

Polo neck underneath, knee high boots, chunky cardigan for casual.

Just as they are with high heels for more formal.

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they are a bit Princess anne in a headscarf liek that imo

That depends on the person wearing them!

I really want one of these, maybe 2 an easy evening one and a day one
just about the only thing I ever lusted over clothes wise

ARe they lined at all? (worried about it clinging to my stomach)

I love my DVF dress - I have a shirt dress rather than a wrap one, and it's beautiful. Am too fat for it now though

nope, not lined. but a heavy silk so not bad at all for clingage.

I have a friend who swears by DVF dresses, and she does always look v slim and stylish, so they must be good!

I reckon you should go for the bold print - you don't want to spend all that money on a dress and not have anyone notice you, do you?!

Yes, I'm thinking about the prints. The plain ones are in viscose, rather than silk. Just not as exciting, is it?

They are amazing and fit beautifully - budget for same amazing underwear as well. I think buy the print you like and will suit you best colour wise. Let us know how you get on........

Thank you! You have convinced me. Think I'm going to make my way over to the store this weekend to buy one SCREAM

And then nip round the corner for a glass of Champagne at Claridges!

It will be money well spent so enjoy!!

I really like DVF and Issa dresses.

I realised a few years back that my shortish, boobyish, large-thighed frame (actually I'm only a size 10-12 but little) really only suited clothes that fitted well and basically really only dresses.

SO I've been buying DVF and Issa dresses (and some TopShop jersey dresses and a

The best long lasting DVF dresses are in a more neutral/black print -- something like black and tan, with the print not too big. The standard long sleeve collared knee-length silk jersey gives you a lot of bang for your buck and can be casualed up a bit too with flats and cardis.

I do have some other DVF items, such as a wool puff sleeve red dress and a big pouffy summer number in red and white leaf pattern but she also favours chiffon, which ain't my bag.

The silk knit is great and feels like a dream on.

Buy magic knickers too and a camisole.