10th Commandment: July 15
Jul 15, 2014
My black wrap dress fell victim to a new, inferior dry cleaner.  Here are a few possible replacements.
Elected Official
The New Julian, in my opinion, is the best DvF wrap because there’s no silly collar and they 3/4 sleeve is my preference.
Hill Staffer
MICHAEL Michael Kors Wrap Dress ($219)
This is the dress I’m going to buy. Â The waist is incredibly slimming and the draping of the skirt is lovely. Â Also, it ties in the back similar to the Issa dresses Kate Middleton has worn.
Paid Intern
A bit more expensive than the typical Intern item. Â It’s available for sale in size small and large for $50 at Macy’s. Â It’s on Amazon for $32 in x-small, medium, and extra large.
Plus-size: IGIGI wrap dress ($98)Â Petite or Tall: BR Gemma Wrap ($95)
Love these options. Do you have any suggestions for styling a black wrap dress? Every time I put one on, I feel stumped about shoes, cardigan/jacket, hair, etc. Then I try a few options, then I feel too matronly, then I give up for a few weeks, then I get inspired and try again, without success. It’s an endless loop 🙂
Yes, would love one of the four way posts on this!!! How to wear to the office, dinner, brunch, etc.
I never mess up a wrap with a jacket or a cardigan. It doesn’t need it in my opinion. I’ll add some bracelets and a good shoe and call it done.
I agree, additional layers aren’t needed from a styling perspective, but I still find myself stumped when I know I’ll be in cold offices/meeting rooms, etc., and want my layers to look intentional and a little fashion-forward. Shoes stump me too (just heels, or do flats work? etc.). So all styling pointers are welcome!
I’ll carry a big wrap scarf if I think I’ll be cold. Usually ivory or a print. I wear heels usually, but I have worn flats as well. Pointed toe, or other structured style, is best.
I would go for a modern animal print cardigan to avoid looking matronly. Either that or a scarf, like Belle suggested
I have been eying the new Julian and hoping it will go on sale in Outnet or somewhere soon! DVF wraps are truly the best!!
I love the new Julian but I think I am going to go for that Michael Kors – it looks a little longer in the hem and I love the wrap in the back. Wrap dress, meet my 40s.
I believe that Karen Kane dress is marked down to $71-ish at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
i own three (3!) gemma wrap dresses. i realllllyyyy love that michael kors dress though! too bad they don’t have it in any colors besides black, i would buy that in a nanosecond.
I really love the MK one, but dang, 63 dollars more for customs and shipping? No thanks. I had it in my bag ready to buy, but that convinced me that I don’t need it *that* badly.
I’m hoping it will be offered from a US seller. I haven’t been able to find one though. If I don’t see one soon, I’ll probably order from the foreign seller.
Yeah, I scoured the internets and couldn’t find another in the US. I may keep an eye on it though, because it’s gorgeous!
COVET the Michael Kors, but I’ve always had tastes more expensive than my wallet can deal with (thanks, $650/month of law school loan repayment!)
Dresses that tie in the back are waist-flattering when you’re standing up, but I find them uncomfortable for a long day sitting in a chair with that knot in your back.
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