DVF Dresses (Diane von Furstenberg)

DVF is Diane von Furstenberg, maker of the classic wrap dress. Buy new or resale.

Updated Oct 28, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

The DVF brand site, department stores and DVF boutiques sell current seasons. Resale sites and vintage dealers carry older prints and 1970s originals.

Professional insight

Resale buyers judge a DVF dress by tag, fabric and print first.

Silk jersey wraps hold value better than polyester.
Check the care tag for a matching style name.
Inspect the tie belt and inside loop for wear.
Vintage 1970s tags differ from modern ones.

Check the label

Diane von Furstenberg or DVF neck label, neatly stitched.
Size in US numbers, often 0 to 16, or letter sizes.
Fibre content, such as silk jersey or cotton blend.
Care tag with country of manufacture.
Style name or number on the inner tag.
Original tie belt included for wrap styles.

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Types

Classic wrap

True wrap with a tie at the waist. Usually silk jersey.

Faux wrap

Looks wrapped but closes with a zip or snap.

Shirt dress

Buttoned front, collar and belt. Often cotton.

Midi and maxi

Longer lengths, often in bold DVF prints.

Sizing

Wrap styles adjust at the waist, so bust fit matters most.
Measure bust, waist and hip against the size chart.
Jersey stretches, woven cotton does not.
Check sleeve and hem length in the listing.

Red flags

Blurry or crooked labels with misspelled names.
Shiny thin fabric sold as silk jersey.
New season styles at very low prices.
No photos of the care and fibre tags.

Care

Follow the care tag. Many silk jersey wraps say dry clean or cold hand wash. Lay them flat to dry.

Common questions

When was the DVF wrap dress created?: Diane von Furstenberg introduced it in the early 1970s.
Are DVF dresses true to size?: Most buyers find them close. Wrap styles forgive waist differences.
Is vintage DVF worth buying?: Yes, if the fabric is sound. Check seams and stains in person.