Size guide

Diane von Furstenberg

The wrap dress is the house signature and the most forgiving thing in the catalogue: it ties, so it adjusts. Most pieces are silk or silk jersey, cut on American sizing.

How it fits

American labels here run about one size more generous than the standard conversion. What Cecile has fitted: a US 4 suits a Dutch small, a US 6 works for a 36 or a 38, a US 8 fits a Dutch 38, and a US 10 covers a 38/40. On the wrap dresses the tie absorbs most of the difference, which is why they are the safest pieces to buy without a fitting.

In short

  • US 4 → NL small · US 6 → NL 36/38 · US 8 → NL 38 · US 10 → NL 38/40.
  • Wrap dresses adjust at the tie, so a size either way is rarely a problem.
  • Silk jersey gives; the flat measurements understate the real fit.

Pieces Cecile has measured

LabelledFits likeMeasured
Silk wrap dress, US 8NL 38Length 110 cm
Silk blouse, US 6NL 36/38Loose cut, elasticated cuffs
Chain lace jacket, US 4NL small83% viscose, 17% wool
New Julian Two dress, US 10NL 38/40Wrap dress, adjusts at the tie

These notes come from pieces Cecile has stocked and fitted herself. They are her own observations rather than the brand's official size chart — if a measurement matters, write to her and she will check the piece before you reserve.

The brand's official chart

DVF cuts everything on American sizing and publishes body measurements for US 0 to 14. The table below is theirs, in centimetres.

SizeBust (cm)Waist (cm)Hip (cm)
US 0 (XXS)81,363,588,9
US 2 (XS)83,86691,4
US 4 (S)86,468,694
US 6 (S)88,971,196,5
US 8 (M)91,473,799,1
US 10 (M)9476,2101,6
US 12 (L)97,880105,4
US 14 (L)101,683,8109,2

Body measurements as published by the brand, not measurements of the garment. Where they disagree with Cecile's notes above, trust the notes — those were taken on the actual piece.

DVF size guide · Checked 5 September 2026