I think the first one is more classic and an excellent investment choice for a DVF, if that makes sense. But I think the second one is more feminine and I can totally picture you in it. I really love the cuffed sleeves too.
They are both very elegant and you can't go wrong. Did you try them on? What did you think?
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i agree with vanessa...the first one is classic, but the second one is cute and young...depends what look you're going for. i think the second one is also classic in its own way. I like the second one for a short sleeve DVF and i think there are better long sleeve DVFs.
I think that they're both very cute, and I may even like the second one better, but I agree with the crowd that you should go with #1. Maybe once you own several DVF pieces (!!) you should start branching out to all different sorts of items, but I think that your first one from that brand should be a wrap dress.
I like them both! And congratulations on such a nice gift. I love the classic DVF wrap style, so I'm going to pick number 1, but they are both very cute!
I think you should go with #1. The runching on the second one looks cute on the red, but the black just kind of looks like weird wrinkling. Oh, and you totally have to post IRL pics when you get it.