Celebrity Following
Many socialites and celebrities regularly wear Diane Von Furstenberg clothing. Some of the best known names at her recent runway shoe included Uma Thurman, Jennifer Lopez, Leighton Meester and Eva Longoria. But while her styles are indeed popular with some of the best dressed crowd, fashion writers tout the fact that her clothing is also very accessible for “regular” women as well, bridging the fine line between every day style and luxury wear.
Where To Buy
You can shop for Diane Von Furstenberg’s latest lines on her website, or you can also visit one of the many DVF boutiques (there were more than two dozen at last count), which are located in the U.S. and also worldwide. In addition, many better department store and specialty shops carry pieces from her collections, making them very accessible. You can also find her items sold on ebay. Just keep in mind that many counterfeits exist of her styles, so educate yourself on the details that the originals feature to be sure you are getting what you are paying for when you order an original online.
What It Costs
Women who invest in Diane Von Furstenberg dresses usually say that they consider these to be an investment since they have a classic shape and style that will be a wardrobe staple for a long time. Many point out that this fact helps to offset the expense, since the dresses don’t come cheap. The average prices are between $365 and go up to about $695 for the current styles, with lower and higher options available You can also often find these on sale at the end of the season in department stores, boutiques and on the brand’s own website. In addition, older styles can be had on ebay or in resale shops for less if you get lucky. Just keep in mind that many vintage DVF dresses can actually cost more than a new one, so these dresses are indeed an actual investment in some cases. In addition to the original wrap dress style, Diane Von Furstenberg also offers many other dress styles these days. One of the less expensive options in her latest line is a deep blue short dress that sells for $265. Or, on the higher end, you can find a very crisp red and white ribbon-dress featuring a silk top and chiffon skirt that sells for $895. A red sequined wrap dress custom designed by Diane Von Furstenberg for Kelly Rippa to wear to Fashion Week in 2007 for a fundraiser called The Red Dress sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s campaign The Heart Truth sold at auction for $900.
So you can expect to spend between about $265 to $900 for a DVF dress, depending on the style, fabric and cut.
In addition, you can find an array of different coat styles to pair with your DVF dress. A long suede topper with a very modern trapeze silhouette sells for $895, while a crisp nautical-inspired coat with yellow and white rugby stripes retails for $1200.
A Fresh Alternative
Some critics feel that despite the widespread popularity of the wrap dress, the cut and fabrics are old news and not modern enough for today’s fashion forward woman. If you like the style but don’t feel the dress suits your fashion taste or just isn’t covered up enough for you to move around comfortably without fear of it opening (since it closes with just one tie), there is a fresh alternative to consider: the Diane Von Furstenberg wrap blouse. This is a versatile option and costs less, too. You can likely find one for under $300.
A Final Note
If all of these options are out of your price league, keep in mind that you can find many DVF-inspired wrap blouses and dresses for a lot less at contemporary and off-price stores. While they won’t have the fine fabric and cut of an original DVF wrap, they will give the same silhouette. When worn with high-quality shoes, jewelry and a dose of confidence, only an avid DVF collector will know the difference.
