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. The waist is incredibly slimming and the draping of the skirt is lovely. 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. It’s available for sale in size small and large for $50 at Macy’s. It’s on Amazon for $32 in x-small, medium, and extra large.
Plus-size: IGIGI wrap dress ($98) 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.
[…] Michael Kors Faux Wrap Maxi Dress. With all the talk about wrap dresses at CapHillStyle last week, I got to searching for my own neurosciency-approved Michael Kors wrap dress […]