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| - I'm embarrassed to say, I wasn't even aware that there were Herve Leger stores, or that the iconic fashion designer was even still around. I remember his name and fashions from the '80s and the branding of his line at that time. I was really surprised when, ambling through the Miracle Mile shops with my hubby, we both were simultaneously stopped in our tracks by this startlingly cool, cobalt blue cocktail dress on a mannequin in this store's display window. The dress was form fitting (like, as form fitting as you can go, from the waist up, but flared out below), with the funkiest cut-out cage-like hemline. And the color. Oh the color! That blue. It was stunning.
I just had to try it on!
The store was small but had a lot of dresses and a few jackets. The lovely saleslady let me know that most of the dresses were on sale, 30-6-% off. Thank goodness, as they were pricey! But as soon as I tried on my first (of many) HL dresses, I immediately could understand why: the quality of the materials and the workmanship, not to mention the high-end and unique fashions themselves, justify the price of the clothing. The material is substantial, a thick Spandex-y like semi-stretchy fabric. There is give there but man, it holds you in. Think of industrial Spanx and you get the picture. And the styles and colors are to die for.
Alas, none of the dresses really worked for me, but I so enjoyed feeling like a queen, trying them on and relishing the feeling of being in well-made, designer clothing. I will definitely keep checking out this store, whenever we're in town. For me, it's luxurious and indulgent, yes, but hey, we women are worth it, right? RIGHT!!!
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