Vintage Diane von Furstenberg Yellow Orange Dress Set

Size: 6

Jacket:
Shoulder to Shoulder: 13"
Bust: 31"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 36"

Dress:
Bust: 28"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 35"
Shoulder to Hem: 56"

Scarf:
Length: 57"
Width: 6.5"

Starting Bid: $24.99, 0 Bids
S&H: $12.50
Ends: June 13, 2011; 10:45AM PST (1:45PM EST)

Since this is technically three items in one auction (jacket/shirt, dress, scarf), that means I can up my max, right?  $100?  Too much?  Ehh, I have a wk to stew . . .

A -- 6/8/11: Aww!!  It's like the perfect storm!!  Vtg DVF yellow maxi dress, the only way it could be more tailormade for you is if it was a wrap.  Will look so gorge on you, and w/how long you've been wanting all those things, I'd say the $100 max is def fine.  Even $120 if it comes down to it!

T, 6/13/11:  omg, bid $80, won at starting bid ($24.99).  So total was $39.93 (seller added sales tax).  Dude, what's wrong with it that makes no one else bid?  Is the yellow/orange that putrid?  But isn't this my bi-winning, with my vtg dvf + yellow maxi combo?!

T, 6/19/11:  Happy Daddy's Day!  Arranged local pick up, so I received $12.50 back.  Seller complimented my bag, recognized it as a kc, and said he had the belt buckle version of my bag.  Woo!

1970s Vintage Diane von Furstenberg Floral Maxi Long Sleeved Dress

Size: 8

Bust: 30"

Waist: 26"

Hips: 35"

Sleeves: 21"

Shoulders: 15"

Total Length: 56"

Starting Bid: $14.99, 0 Bids

S&H: $6.60

Ends: June 2, 2011; 7:00PM PST (10:00PM EST)

Holy crap, thought ebay made a mistake when it said end date was June . . . my god, time flies.  Anyhoo . . .

Freaking.  Beautiful.  Dress.  Don't know if I have the stones, or the swag, to pull it off, but goddammit, I'll try, or look like a fool (literally).  Max at $60?  No way this puppy is staying low . . .

A -- 5/27/11: Ahh this one has me torn!  It's weird how my opinion on it wavers - one second I think it's so pretty and retrocool, and how well you'd pull it off…the next, I'm thinking that it looks like my Little Mermaid comforter from when I was like 8.  I guess ultimately, at this price, I'd have to say get it.  Max $40.

T, 6/2/11:  $157.50, 17 bids.

Battle of the Vintage Diane von Furstenbergs

Vtg Dvf #1

Starting Bid: $19.99, 0 Bids

S&H: $5.95

Ends: May 29, 2011; 6:30AM PST (9:30AM EST)

Vtg Dvf #2

Starting Bid: $19.99, 0 Bids

S&H: $5.95

Ends: May 29, 2011; 6:25AM PST (9:30AM EST)

So, numba two is the same as this (linked).  Should've done separate posts, perhaps, but since it's all the same seller, it was easier/more practical, for ending purposes, to combine.  Emailed seller for measurements of each and close up pic of tag.  Wondering if I can wear numba one to work, or too bright?

Update -- what a bitch of a seller, who just wrote back:  "This is a wrap dress and difficult to measure because it wraps. I will not send a picture of the tag because it is a waste of time for such a low starting bid. If you don't believe it is authentic- don't bid."

I wrote back:  "Hi, thanks for your quick response. As you probably know, size 4's tend to vary -- for example, the measurements of a size 4 Banana Republic dress is different than a size 4 for a Furstenberg dress. And, since this dress is vintage, is this size 4 Furstenberg vintage, or size 4 regular Furstenberg? I didn't mean to inconvenience you with asking for measurements, but I thought it was reasonable, and good to know, an approximation, as other sellers tend to give. Thanks again for your time."

Nice enough, but with a thinly veiled jab?  Hope so.

Prob won't bid just because of the poor service.

A -- 5/24/11: Wow.  So conflicted!  First of all, how come the second one looks so much better in that pic than in your previous post?  I was so against it, and in this pic I can almost approve!  The price for both is really good (and I wonder if she'd combine shipping).  I almost want you to bid/buy just so you can leave her a negative feedback about her douchiness.

T, 5/29/11:

vtg dvf #1:  $56, 12 bids

vtg dvf #2:  $38, 5 bids

Diane von Furstenberg Pauline Yellow and White Floral Maxi Dress

Size: 0

Material: 70% Silk; 30% Nylon

Retail: $425

Current Bid: $71, 6 Bids

S&H: $5

Ends: May 23, 2011; 4:45PM PST (7:45PM EST)

Seems like every summer, there's a dvf maxi for which I've fallen madly.  But when summer ends, much like other summer loves, the feelings fade.  This was the dress du summer back in 2008 -- I remember having this in my bloomies check out cart (on sale for $99), and as I was pressing check out, some bitch bought it.  Wtf.  Don't really lurve this so much anymore, despite being yellow/maxi/dvf -- my trifecta.  Prob won't bid, but thought I'd record for fashion posterity's sake.

T, 5/23/10:   $85, 7 bids.  Goddamn, guess this is still pretty hot.

A -- 5/24/11: Yenno, I've seen this at Tokio7 a couple of times, and was never that into it.  The shape and way it falls just seems a lil strange, so it's good you didn't get it.

Vintage Diane von Furstenberg RE-7 Pink Maxi Dress

Size: P

Material: 100% Nylon

Bust: 17.5"

Waist: 26"

Hip: 29"

Bottom: 36"

Top of Bust to Hem: 48"

Starting Bid: $19.99, 0 Bids

S&H: $4.99

Ends: May 19, 2011; 8:30PM PST (11:30PM EST)

Pink, maxi, vtg dvf.  Will alter if nec.  No need to say more.

 T, 5/19/11:  on my walk home, someone was stuck in her garage and had locked her keys in her car.  Yelled at me as I passed her on the sidewalk to help her out.  Gave me her code to enter bldg to pull out rando-tenant to let her out.  Took me a little longer to get home than I thought, and I was unable to bid.  Ended, 1 bid, starting.  Ehh, maybe I should stick with my goodwill resolution, though I do need a new pair of sunglasses . . .

A -- 5/24/11: I'm glad you didn't get this!  It looks like what it is - a nightgown someone wore in the '70s.  And that just doesn't sound attractive, does it?  Calls to mind big hair and overdone makeup.  Actually that kinda sounds like a porn.  Hmm...

Diane von Furstenberg White Sleeveless Ruffly Top

Size: 0

Material: 100% Cotton

Collar To Hem: 24"

Starting Bid: $5.99

S&H: $5.90

Ends: April 13, 2011; 8:40PM PST (11:40PM EST)

Ahh!  Ruffly, white, and, of course, dvf!!!  I like my work tops to be able to stand on their own, sans layering, so I like this isn't spaghetti strapped.  Emailed seller asking for armpit to armpit and waist measurements.  Max at $15?

T, 4/7/11:  Seller wrote back:  "Hi: Arm pit to arm pit 17", waist 30", thank you so much for your interest in this item. Maddy."  Too huge.  Nogo.

A -- 4/8/11: Yah I wasn't too enthused about this one…and I'm surprised u can wear slveless stuff to work!

T, 4/13/11: Ended at $15.50, 6 bids.

Diane Von Furstenberg Multi-Colored Chiffon Silk Tank

 

 

Size: P
Material: 100% Silk
Bust: 14"
Length: 18"

Starting Bid: $8.99
S&H: $5
Ends: April 13, 2011; 2:45PM PST (5:45PM EST)

Two small snags (hence the latter two pics included).  Don't really know how to look for tops, but since it's a new goal of mine, I fig I can start with my fave, dvf, who can do no wrong.  This top has color, is flowy, is conservative enough for me to wear to work, and isn't long enough where I'd be tempted to don it as a dress.  Prob wouldn't go over $10, though, for now, due to the two snags.  As I've stated before, I like to do the damage to my own shit.

A -- 4/6/11: This is one of those I'd only approve of based on price.  I'm actually not loving the color combo there, which is strange bc she is usually so on point when it comes to mixing color.  Also don't like the trapeze shape, and the bottom where it's pulled in and up (the shirt version of the bubblehem dresses that I hate so much).  I'd say only if the $10 rule applies, which, w/shipping, it does not.

T, 4/13/11:  $26, 11 bids.  Gone are the days that no one bids on my sh*t.

Diane von Furstenberg Vintage Pale Peach Dress

Size: M

First pic is shortened a lil, and pinned (model is 5'7" and size 0/2), second pic shows actual length.

Bust: 19"

Waist: 14" - 18"

Sleeve Length: 23"

Total Length: 40"

Winning Bid: $27.00 (7 Bids)

S&H: $5.00

Ended: April 10, 2011; 11:04PM PST (April 11, 2011; 2:04AM EST)

Vtg DVF #3!!  Reminds me of the Tucker dress in an earlier post - I hope this is silk, or at least silk-like. Do not let me buy any more silkish yellow/peach drapey dresses T!!!

btw listing says it comes w/a free gift!! Maybe it's gonna be a bible again, like the shorts seller.

T, 4/11/11:  CONGRATS!!!  You can never have too many dvfs. It'll look beautiful on you.

Diane von Furstenberg Abri Wrap Dress

Size: 0
Material: 100% Silk
Shoulder To Shoulder: 13"
Armpit To Armpit: 16"
Sleeve Length: 2.5"
Total Length: 34.5"
Retail: $395; Summer 2007

Starting Bid: $19.49, 1 Bid
S&H: $6
Ends: December 8, 2010; 3:10PM PST (6:10PM EST)

Can't sleep, decided this was a good time to rekindle my eBay love . . . and came across this.  Don't have a cap/short sleeved DVF yet, and lurve the pattern/colors.  Max $50?  Since there's already a bid and it was just listed, I'm sure it'll go for more, and I'm not so much in a spending mood, after last month's accumulation.

A -- 12/2/10: It's pretty!  I like it, but it's really nothing extreme, so I'd say max at $50 only if it's NWT.  Otherwise, more like $35...but w/the added factor of your DVF love, that prolly ends up at $50 anyway huh?  hahah

T, 12/8/10:  Ended at $72.70, 11 bids.  Bleh, all I can think about it vtg chanel!

T, 4/3/11:  New auction!

Starting Bid: $9.99, 0 Bids
S&H: $6
Ends: April 10, 2011; 2:20PM PST (5:20PM PST)

Is it possible to OD on dvf?  Wanted this one when I first got into dvf back in '07.  Will see what goes on with vtg dvf (linked), and how high this one goes . . . 

T, 4/11/11:  $81.02, 19 bids.  Goddamn, it just gets higher. 

Vintage Diane von Furstenberg Floral Print Maxi Dress

Size:  Seller says model is sz 0-2 and 5'7"

Bust:  Seller says butterfly sleeves make it impossible to measure

Waist: 12," and dress comes with matching belt and sash

Starting Bid: $9.99, 0 Bids

S&H: $5

Ends: April 10, 2011; 1:55AM PDT (4:55AM EST)

Sometimes, when I drink the night before, I wake up uber early, so of course I decide to use my time to search for vtg dvf.  Thought my first vtg dvf would quell my search.   Instead, I just want more.  I fig, since my first was an re7 collab (though perfectly legit), I can stand to get a real vtg still.  Dress looks kind of see-through (is that nip & boobage I see?), and hits the 5'7" model slightly above ankle, so I asked seller about (1) total length; (2) material; and (3) if dress is, in fact, see through.  Can always buy a blk slip if it is see through . . . max at $20?

Sigh, is it redundant to get yet ANOTHER maxi?  When will I get my vtg dvf wrap?!

Think I'll end up more at beach bars/restaurants/shops,  which carry a more laidback, ripped jeans + top vibe, than Hollywood.  Need more tops.  Also, since I'm always at work, more work clothes?  This fits neither!

A -- 4/3/11: Ahh I love it!!!  It reminds me of the Blu Moon bohemian dress from my earlier post, and thus I find it wonderfully beachy/boho, PERFECT for the laidback vibe of the beachy areas (since it's LA, not some hickville, laidback translates into outfits like this, not just ripped jeans, altho that would work too.)  This is so very Blu Moon/Nicole Richie, LOVE!!

ps.  as your idol, the aforementioned ms. richie/mrs. madden proves, there is no such thing as too much vintage

T, 4/10/11:  Was out the entire day, came home early at night to bid, and I lost.  Bid $35.01 with 15 secs remaining, and winning bid was $36.01 with 4 secs left.  I'm exhausted.  Had a feeling I would lose.  Good f*ing night.

Diane von Furstenberg Vintage Faux Wrap Dress

Size: M

Bust: 36"

Waist: 23" - 34" (stretchy)

Sleeve Length: 22"

Total Length: 35"

Starting Bid: $29.99 (0 Bids)

S&H: $4.95

Ends: April 6, 2011; 9:25AM PST (12:25PM EST)

You have made me obsessed w/vtg DVF too T!  This is pretty, but is it too flouncy/ruffly?  It looks so un-vintage & modern in the pics that I'm almost wary that the pics are distorting it.  I asked about the label, and the seller assures me it is the italicized 'real' vtg label, not her reissued line.  Nobody bid please!

T, 4/4/11:  Gaaah, you will have a faux WRAP vtg, one step closer to REAL wrap vtg!!!  It's beautiful.  Obv you know I will say nothing bad about it.  Go forth and wiiiiiiiiin!

A -- 4/6/11: Won!  For the starting bid.  That makes EIGHT DVFs for me, with two vintage.  Winning!

T, 4/6/11:  2 vtg dvfs = BI-WINNING!!!  Big congrats -- I think the length'll be purrrfect on you.  Can't wait to see it on!

Diane von Furstenberg Black & Navy Fitted Skirt

Size: 0
Material: 78% Acetate; 18% Polyamide; 4% Elastane
Waist: 24"
Hips: 30"
Length: 21.25"

Starting Bid: $18.99, 0 Bids
S&H: $9.10
Ends: April 1, 2011; 4:05PM PST (7:05PM EST)

I can always use another blk pencil skirt, right?  S&H kind of kills this deal, but let's see how low this stays.  Wouldn't go much over starting.

A -- 3/27/11: Umm…where's the navy?  I wouldn't have gone over $25 total, altho the ruching is growing on me.

T, 4/2/11:  Ended at $88, with 12 bids.  Uhh, way too much, though that's about what I paid for my gray mummy Pencey . . .

Diane von Furstenberg Dessie Dress

Size: 0
Material: 100% silk; cotton lining
Total Length: 54"
Retail:  $465 (NWT); Spring 2010

Starting Bid: $50
Buy It Now: $180
S&H: 6
Ends: April 1, 2011; 7:45AM PST (10:45AM EST)

Another one shouldered dvf . . . sigh.  Despite my motto that I can wear almost anything casually, I think this may fall in the "not casual" section.  Not a bad starting bid for a spring 2010, NWT dress, prob spurred by the damage shown in the pic (seller says it's not viewable when the dress is zipped, which makes sense).  Prob not gonna bid, but it's def something I like . . . and I really need to stop posting/wanting dvf.

A -- 3/27/11: Yah this is prolly not an everyday dress.  I also dislike oneshoulder in general - the other week, my friend actually asked my opinion on how she would look in oneshoulder, and I responded that I feel NOBODY looks good in oneshoulder.  Price only ok if you have been pining/searching for this dress since last year, which I don't think is the case.

T, 4/2/11:  Ended with no bids.  Seller relisted for same price.

Diane von Furstenberg Gold Gown

 

Size: 4

Material: 100% Silk Taffeta

Bust: 34"

Length From Bust To Hem: 50"

Straps: 7" Drop

Starting Bid: $129.95

S&H: $18

Ends: March 25, 2011; 11:40AM PST (2:40PM EST)

Had a thing for Belle's dress from Beauty and the Beast since HS . . . my winter formal dress (for another HS' winter formal) was yellow, in an attempt to mimic it.  Obv, this dress won't fit and is entirely impractical, but it's so "wow."  Seller mentions, "The Contessa wore this back in the 80s in Beverly Hills, but the style is back in fashion now!"  Tag doesn't look like it's from the 80s, though, and who is the Contessa?

A -- 3/25/11: Yenno, my fav images from Beauty and the Beast were always the library - it is still my dream to have a library like that.  And a turret.  And an Italian villa, a French estate, an island, a yacht, a private jet…yenno, the essentials.  But to start…

ps.  I have no idea who the Contessa is, but that is gonna bug me - msg the seller and ask!!

Update --

Was going thru the fashionblogs, and came across this from theSartorialist - Bottega Veneta Fall 2011:

T, 3/25/11:  Ended with no bids.  Relisted with a starting bid of $99.99, S&H $18.  Per your request, I msg'ed the seller about who the Contessa was.  Seller wrote back:  "I am so sorry, but this is confidential. It in no way reflects the "previously owned" price of the gown. Thank you for your inquiry."

 T, 3/29/11:  Holy crap, relisted at $74.95.  So what if it doesn't fit . . . but really, when will I ever need a gold gown?!

T, 4/2/11:  Ended at $74.95, with 1 bid.  So much for hoping it would sink to $20 and I could prance around in my rm with it.

Diane von Furstenberg Red Vintage RE7 Lingerie Dress

 

Size: 4
Material: Polyblend
Armpit To Armpit: 15"
Waist: 15"

Starting Bid: $29.99, 0 Bids
S&H: $7.99
Ends: March 24, 2011; 4:50PM PST (7:50PM EST)

Okay, so what if it's lingerie, it doesn't look see through, right?!  I'm afraid it might be super thin, but it doesn't look that way either.  I've been wanting a red/gold maxi ever since I came across a WCAGA maxi on ebay, but I didn't wanna pay $30 for something with a broken strap (granted, my hale bob has a broken strap too and it works fine, but it was all me!  I wanna do the damage to my own shit.).  I've never been thrilled about one shoulder dresses, but hell, I need to try something new.  Not too worried about the waist; I'll belt.  In sum, style I want + brand I lurve + vtg + price I'm good with . . . AHHH!!!  My first vtg dvf?!?!?!?!  Will the search FINALLY be over?!

Same day update:  Seller replied, in relevant part, "The length from top of shoulder to end hem is 52 inches long. No, the fabric is not see through."

I MUST HAVE!!!  All my maxis are 52-53" . . . THIS IS PERFECT!!!

3/24/2011:  I won at starting bid ($29.99).  I had bid $32, because I didn't want to pay more than $40 total for a poly dress.  This was listed twice before:  first time was $99.99 with a buy-it-now of $169.99; second time was $49.99 with a buy-it-now of $99.99. 

A weird calm has washed over me.  My nearly three year journey has finally come to an end; I was determined not to let this drag to five years, the amount of time it took me to find the perfect pair of turquoise pumps.  I remember wanting a vtg dvf ever since August/September 2008, when I read an article about how all the "it," fashion forward girls in NY had one.  I even visited one of the vtg stores in soho known for carrying them; I don't remember anything else about it.  So this isn't a silk wrap, and it's from her lingerie collab, but it should hold me for now.  The way my vintage calf hair leopard bottega keeps me from desperately wanting a woven one.

I.  Am.  Finally.  Done.  Siiiiiiiiigh.

A -- 3/25/11: CONGRATS!!!!!!!!  Omg I can't believe you finally did it.  Even tho you know I am not in love w/the weird shoulder thing, I believe you will find a way to make this work.  (your weird calm, however, is kinda freaking me out haha!)  Ungaro!  Vtg DVF!  What's next in our journey to total closet identicalness?!

T, 3/30/11:  Man, after Chanel skirt and KC, I def consider this dress a success, despite the probs.  First, seller is slightly retarded -- she had listed the dress as a sz 4 and a polyblend.  Dress tag says sz small and 100% polyester (which prob means I couldn't have gotten any smaller, since xs didn't exist back then).  Second, about half a foot of the hem is coming apart, and I've emailed the seller just letting her know.  Third, dress is a little loose; not sure if it's worth getting altered; I've used a bobby pin pinning the underarm smaller for now, which seems to hold well.

Now . . . onto the good.  The dress is seriously beautiful; it's almost too beautiful for me to deem it casual!  I can't believe ppl used to wear shit like this to bed -- the material is so thick and doesn't feel cheap at all, despite being 100% polyester.  I always loved how dvf has specific darts/vertical hems to add shape/drape/fit . . . and this is no different.  Things really were made well back in the day!

Diane Von Furstenberg 1980s Vintage Love Heart China Pendant

Pendant: 6 x 5.5cm (~2.4" x 2.2")

Chain Length:  50cm (~19")

Buy It Now or Make Offer: GBP 14.99 (~$24.35)

S&H: GBP 3 (~$4.87)

Seller claims this is a 1980s vtg dvf pendant, but doesn't show a tag or anything.  I know vtg is huge in the UK too, but I'm still wary of int'l sellers.  Ehh, just thought I'd add because (1) I want a closet of dvf, (2) I need to stop looking at dresses, and (3) sometimes, I wish I were into jewelry.

A -- 3/25/11: Aww look someone else likes it!  Obviously that means it is cool.  We're probably gonna meet at a bridge one day aren't we?

Diane von Furstenberg 1960s or 1970s Vintage Multi Colored Maxi Dress

Starting Bid: $49.99

S&H: $4

Ends: March 23, 2011; 1:45PM PST (4:45PM PST)

Didn't forget to add the first part of our usual post (size, material, measurements, etc.) -- seller just didn't provide any info.  Emailed seller for measurements, forgot to ask about material, but based on a closeup of the dress, I'm assuming cotton, polyester, or rayon.  Prob not silk.

Okay, onto the pros:  VTG DVF!!!  That's ALL I want right now.  I'm DETERMINED to get it.  Yes, CAPS for emphasis.  Plus, maxi and colors.  Wooo!

Cons:  Fit is the biggest one.  Look at the first pic, showing the full on frontal.  Dude, the armholes and straps are so big that even the mannequin's boobies aren't covered.  Fine, I can prob sew the straps smaller myself, but that still leaves the prob of the armpit-to-armpit measurement being waaaay too big.  Also, the listing says this dress is better suited for a "tall female" since it's so long -- I guess I can get it hemmed, but what a bitch.  Finally, I'm not entirely thrilled at the price, since most likely the dress will require some work.  Sigh . . . I'm never gonna get my vtg dvf . . .

*Update:  Seller got back to me:

(1) armpit to armpit: 15 INCH
(2) waist; Stretchy fabric (: - about 14-16in
(3) hips; slightly more-
(4) total length from top of shoulder to hem: 64inches - LONG (:

The armpit-to-armpit seems okay, except the armpits seem to start at the waist!  And since it's not one of those thick strap halters, having armholes at the waist won't work well.  I'm okay with the waist being slightly big, bc there's a tie, but yeah . . . this is making me pretty sad.  Maybe turning it into a halter like you said is the best idear . . . except the back'll hold up funny.  This dress'll def need work if I get it. 

A -- 3/19/11: I was excited about this when I first saw it, but the more I look at it, the less I like it.  The fabric seems shoddy and uncomfortable, the print looks tacky up close, the straps are the kind you'd see on misshapen tank tops at Wal-Mart…I'm just gonna stop there bc I feel you may want to hurt me if I keep going.  Add on the bad fit, and way high price, and I'd have to say that this is not your vtg dvf soulmate.

3/22/11:  Ended with 1 bid, at $49.99.  Seller had wrote back saying I could make an offer.  Right when I decided to do it ($30), I saw someone bid.  Guess it wasn't meant to be.

Vintage 1970s or 1980s Diane von Furstenberg Lavender 2 Piece Dress

Size: no tag

Dress

Bust: 16"

Waist: 12.5"

Hips: 17"

Length: 48"

Blazer

Shoulders: 15.5" 

Bust: 18"

Waist: 16.5"

Length: 26"

Sleeves: 22"

Buy It Now: $14.99

S&H: $7

Ends: March 17, 2011; 2:50PM PST (5:50PM EST)

Sooo . . . vtg dvf!!!  Color isn't bad, I lurve maxis, vtg dvf (wait, I already said that).  Obv I wouldn't be purchasing it for the blazer (might just donate that, actually), but at this price, doesn't matter what extraneous items they throw in.  Measured my hale bob maxi, which stands at ~52-53" from top of strap to hem, so I'm scared I won't be able to don this as a maxi -- emailed seller to clarify whether her wording of "top to bottom" meant top of strap to hem, or top of body of dress to hem.  Also asked for material.  Realized I should've asked if seller would consider just selling dress.  Gaaah!!!

3/11/11:  I *KNEW* someone would buy it!   Killself. :(  Seller updated anyway -- material is polyblend, and 48" measurement is from strap to hem, so I guess I couldn't really wear it as a maxi anyway . . .

A -- 3/17/11: Your stuff is getting bought way too fast - same day?!  I really wish you would have gotten this, such a great deal.  I know you want to maintain the 'integrity' of the style by not altering, but it would have been SO CUTE shortened to knee length, like my yellow vtg dvf!  Love the color, the straps, the back, the drape…sigh.  I guess this just means it was not meant to be - you will find your 100% silk vtg dvf wrap dress one day, and it will be glorious!

Diane von Furstenberg Vintage Yellow Silk Dress

Size: L

Material: 100% Silk

Underarm to underarm: 20.5"

Length: 43.5"

Sleeve: 11"

Waist: 39"

Starting Bid: $24.99 (0 Bids)

S&H: Free

Ends: February 26, 2011; 6:50PM PST (9:50PM EST)

It's DVF.  It's vintage (and 'real' vintage, not the '90s kind).  It's 100% silk.  It's floral and drapey and pretty.  It's been relisted at least three times now, always at the same price, altho I think this is the first time it's been free shipping.  My only concern is that it may be too large.  Well, that and the concern that others may bid on it now that I've posted it. (but nobody reads our blog anyway right?  Right?!)  

T, 2/23/11:  How odd that sellers don't reply to you (re your previous offer).  We more or less write the same things, too.  It grows on me the more I look at it.  And we have a vaaaaaaaast audience (helloo out there!). :)  Yeah, if you're worried about sz, I'd hold off.  That's always my numba one concern.

A -- 2/27/11: Aaand WON! Finally broke the terrible streak of losses!  $28.32, not bad right?  I almost feel like I should give this to you, since this is your dream, not mine.  I figured that since I'd been watching this for sooo looong, it was worth the price.  Now, where shall I wear this -- where do I need to look like a '50s housewife?

T, 2/27/11:  CONGRATS not only for breaking your streak, but for acquiring a vtg dvf -- the holy grail of cool!!!  It is NOT a 50's housewife dress, and you should wear RIGHT AWAY.  I see it easily paired w/ a long cami.


A -- 3/10/11: So I love it, it is supersoft and a nice muted yellow and fits veryvery well.  Wore already w/a studded belt to counteract the housewifiness off it all, felt so retrocool!

Saw this pic from the March 2011 issue of Elle Turkey (on jezebel.com) and it reminded me of this dress - I shall have to find some retro pumps and run around doing highkicks.

Diane von Furstenberg Launches DIANE (vogue.uk)

Obviously, we are obsessed w/DVF, both on this blog and in real life, and especially VINTAGE DVF, so I was pretty amused when I read that she is launching a diffusion line called DIANE, a "collection of re-issued prints in classic ready-to-wear and accessories styles".  Hah!  Faux wannabe vintage can kiss my ass, I've got the realdeal! =)