Von Furstenberg, circa 1975

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I went to a party yesterday, wearing my Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, purchased in 1975. Not one of the zebra striped affairs but a black grounded dress with a bright floral print. Liked the fact that it still fit! Wore the jacket from my Adolfo suit (the skirt was eaten by moths!) as a jacket. Bought the suit at a thrift sometime in the early 90s. Could use a little re-tailoring at the shoulder . . . rather large shoulder pads are out of sync today (didn't like them in the 80s, for that matter).

Sometimes, there is nothing like old clothes!

posted by Plainoldme

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Did you get any compiments? Glad you felt good about your dress AND I am even happier that you could maintain your figure---that's says a lot for you! Hope you enjoyed the party!!

posted by Genuinely
about 1 month ago

I remember my mother having a few of the VonFurstneberg wraps, and they were so flattering. I bet it looked great on you.

posted by floridagal50
about 1 month ago

I had one of her wraps. Never fit right. When I was young, I had no boobs.

posted by MartiInMexico
about 1 month ago

I still have my robe. Don't know about the wrap. Loved them.

posted by grandnani
about 1 month ago

I'll bet that was fun putting those things together for an outfit. I think the only thing I wear with a name on them are my Nikes. Ha! A fashionista I will never be.

posted by TJinPA
about 1 month ago

I have 3 Von Furstenberg dresses from 1989 and the material is gorgeous, the elastic waists comfortable and the colours vibrant. They pack easily, are light weight and they never crease. I wear them with various reactions from "fabulous dress" to "ruffled necklines don't suit you" or "rather low cut, do you want a pin?" lol

I'm wearing one at the Paul Harris dinner.

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I love other pieces of clothing I've owned for a long time although some don't fit me now.

posted by MarilynBB
about 1 month ago

Yes, the party was fun. The next day, one of my customers at the liquor store said there was a fund raiser for arts in town. It was $25 and included dancing, so, i put the von Furstenberg on again and went to the dance. Hadn't danced in years (actually, dancing makes me dizzy) but this was rock dancing and was fun.

Marilyn -- I think anyone who tells you your dress is too low cut is out of order! It's your choice how low cut the dress should be. I will say that I do put a strategic pin on the above mentioned dress. I'm not comfortable with a wrap that could open.

posted by Plainoldme
about 1 month ago

I had three or four DVF wrap dresses,I had to give them away when I gained weight,they wore so well and were so comfortable,my friend was so glad to get them,I wish I could buy a couple of them now do they still sell them? My favorite was a caramel like brown with a white print with long sleeves.