Would you spend $425 on this dress?

I'm laughing at myself for posting this question because I would easily spend this on a bag, or shoes or something else that I know I'd get a lot of use out of, but I'm just not sure about this dress....

It's Diane vonFurstenberg, navy and black. I've been looking for a navy dress, and I love navy and black together!

I have a wedding in mid-April, possibly one at the end of May, and another at the end of June.... Different people at each event.

For some reason I need help justifying this dress..

What are your thoughts? Do you think I'll still have it and wear it in years to come?







edited cause the price is $425, not $450 . Every dollar counts..lol

Message edited 3/9/2007 12:15:13 PM.

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I think it is a really nice dress, but i don't really think it is a timeless dress. It's not super trendy, but I couldn't see you having it in your closet forever.

While it's nice, i think that you can probably find something similar for less.

But if you think you will wear it 3 times then it's not so bad. I know that by the 3rd wedding (possibly the 2nd) I would want a new dress anyway!

Message edited 3/9/2007 12:14:42 PM.

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Personally, I wouldn't. I think it is a pretty dress but $450 seems like too much. I have a similar dress in blue silk that I bought from Macy's for $150. I think the price is the negative factor to me more than anything.

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If you think you can wear it at all 3 events I say buy it!

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Thanks! By the 3rd time I will def. be sick of it.. but then maybe in a year to come I'll love it again? I think it'll be easier to make a decision once I TRY IT ON! I HATE dress shopping! If I try it on and love it I will immediately buy it so I can stop looking

Do you think the bow makes it bridesmaidy? I've seen it in person and the bow doesn't look as poofy as it does in this pic...

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Also - you think I can wear a bra with it??

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in the past I have told myself to justify $$$$ dresses, that I can and will wear it to various weddings with different people, and i know that for me, it never happens. I might wear it to two and then I want a new one. SO, I would find a similar stlye dress for less money if I were you. It is very pretty, but I don't think it is the kind of dress you'll have in your closet for a long time

Message edited 3/9/2007 12:20:56 PM.

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would i? no, i don't think so. in my head, i could never justify it.

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nope. I just feel like you could find something similar cheaper. It is pretty though.

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It is pretty, and I love the way Diane VonFurstenburg dresses fit.

I probably would buy it, just to have something, and return it if I found something I liked better for cheaper.

I think it is definitely a classic style that you could wear for a long time. It is also not that "memorable" (i.e. not an outrageous color or print), so if you wore it again to an event in 2 years w/ the same people - I bet no one would remember.

Good luck!!!!

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Im sorry but no way! I've seen many similar dresses like this for under $150...this dress looks very similar to Maggie London dresses that are very reasonably priced. I would continue to look around.

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nope. i would never.

unless i were walking on a red carpet - otherwise you can get dresses just as nice for significantly cheaper.

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nice dress, too

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If it went for less than $300, I'd say yes, because it's gorgeous, but I don't think that it's something that you'd wear beyond this spring/summer.

I love DVF dresses.

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I agree maybe for $250 or $300..

I would use double sided tape on the front to keep it from opening.

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Gorgeous dress.. Just too much $$.

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I dont have that kind of $ personally but did you plan on spending more than $140 for a dress for each of the 3 events? Think of it that way.

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It's a beautiful dress so tough decision for something you will only wear a few times!

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I would but only if I absolutely LOVED it and if it fit me like a glove. If you have any question at all, no.

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Message edited 3/9/2007 2:12:03 PM.

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no - not $425 special. I would only spend that much on an evening gown or something that was totally striking and unique.