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O/T Am I The Only Person Who Has To Return Everything Because The Sleeves Are WAY Too Long?

Annabellethecat66 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:52:17 GMT

Hello Beauties! So, I just packed up more coats, jackets, tops (you name it) because everyone of them have sleeves so long they cover up my entire hand!

Good grief! I couldn't be the only person with this problem. I asked my 2 friends who shop in stores for their clothes. They tell me that when they buy things in the store the sleeves are not that long.

I have clothes from QVC maybe even last year and they aren't as long as the ones I got in 2013!

It any of you have the same problem. The problem of the sleeves being way too long, please post here.

Maybe if QVC sees that there are more than 1 (me) or 2 people with this problem, they will stop lengthening the sleeves.

I remember seeing where someone posted here where they were tired of paying to get the sleeves shortened. I used to do it myself. I got tired of always shortening the sleeves and started sending them back.

I've finally (ok I'm hard headed) learned and will not order any more shirts long sleeved from QVC.

Please keep this going. I think that is the only way they will get the message.

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BellaCarro — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:59:20 GMT

I'm a small person. 5'3" and a size 0 or 2. I always have to have sleeves hemmed, pants, hemmed, cuffs moved, waist lines tucked, you name it. If you want a good fit it is often the case to have it tailored. Just how it's always been for me. I learned early on (thanks mom) to have tailoring done where necessary. On the good side of that it opens the possibility to so many options when shopping. Many fit issues can be addressed with a nip, a hem, or a tuck to make a great garment.

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HappyDaze — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:11:39 GMT

I don't buy clothes from QVC or online in general at all unless I've tried it on in a store first because I too am smaller (5'4", size XS in shirts, size 4 in pants) and average clothes never fit me. Shirt sleeves are almost always too long and pants are usually too long, unless they carry petite sizes and even sometimes those are too long still. Jackets are the WORST for fitting, sight unseen. Fortunately, I have now found Lucky Brand jeans and their "ankle" length fits me the way I like it (slightly past my ankle, actually) so no more hemming jeans! yay! I will buy these online since I already know my size and length.

Anyway, I would never bother buying clothes online if I've never tried it on first because I would hate having to return things all the time.

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Mistreatedbycs — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:54:51 GMT

You need to buy that arm stretcher they are selling on HSN...............

that should take care of it or maybe on one of those info commercials you'll be able to pick one up.

on a side note, my new vince camuto sweatshirt has the sleeves tucked in at least 2 inches and it's fine, I'm not that picky when it comes to sleeve length, now if it was too cropped, yes it would go back.

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ClassyLassy503 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:04:29 GMT

Yes, I have the same problem & so does my mother. I used to alter clothes I ordered until I started ordering 3/4 sleeves from QVC. I buy my long sleeve outfits locally where I do not have this problem. At times, I see the models with clothes on that are either too small for them or the sleeves are too long. Guess they have the same concerns we do.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:16:33 GMT

I have arms that are rather average and have never had a problem with sleeves. In most cases, I could just hem them if I did have a problem.

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mistriTsquirrel — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:27:29 GMT

My beef is that I hate all of the 3/4 length sleeves. I prefer the long ones rather than those...they look like part of the sleeves are missing, IMO.

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TY — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:46:37 GMT

Whenever I look at clothes online I pay special attention to how the models hold their arms because if they are shoving their hands into the coat pockets that tends to disguise (on purpose) how long sleeves are. If sleeves look long on the models they will most likely be too long on the average customer. I tend to choose tops with 3/4 length sleeves because length isn't so much of an issue and I can show off bracelets.

Especially when outerwear sleeves with plackets are too long, they are next to impossible to shorten or very expensive to do so.

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haddon9 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:47:47 GMT

I also have short arms and I either have them hemmed or buy petite tops.

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Cyndog — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:28:21 GMT

For casual clothes, I just roll the cuff over. For more expensive or dressier things, they go to the tailor. I've always loved 3/4 sleeves, so snatching them up while they're still around. They've come and gone for years.

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KateChopin — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:52:20 GMT

Never have that problem on shirts or tops, but I have on coats...too expensive to tailor, so back they go...

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lavendar — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:51:30 GMT

My uncle was a tailor from the ""old country."" I have short arms and legs. I was very petite when they didn't make really small sizes. Not now but take many things to the seamstress. It's the secret of looking O.K. and great. He taught me that; he said he made custom suits for men that cost a fortune. Women could learn from them.

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julie99907 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:44:26 GMT

I have the opposite problem, sleeves are usually too short. I don't recall having that problem with clothes from the Q though, they are usually the right length for me.

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Remee — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:23:33 GMT

I, too, have to have everything altered or go for 3/4 sleeves. I hate this !! It limits what I can purchase, or does me no good concerning sleepwear or coats, jackets, etc.

It costs a lot of money to have sleeve (and pant) hems shortened on top of the cost of an item, plus S&H and tax. So I must purchase carefully when mail-ordering or shopping from the on-line stores. I have to add these charges in to the cost of an item, and it raises the price significantly. Therefore, I can't purchase as much. It does seem sleeves are shorter elsewhere other than the Q. Sometimes, I have to have so much fabric cut off it's just not worth it.

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jackthebear — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:33:08 GMT

No at 5 3' many garments have sleeves too long and sometimes even petites. I don't buy them if that is the case. Sometimes you can push up a sleeve on a sweater but not always.

One reason I always buy in store

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Iwantcoffee — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:49:14 GMT

Maybe you could find someone to alter the sleeve for you, if that is the only problem.

I rarely buy clothes from shopping channels or online. I bought one top from QVC last year and it was 3/4 sleeve and worked well. I have purchased tops from Lands End that were much too long and not a good fit overall.

I like trying on in the store before buying. Clothing is so inconsistent in sizing that buying in store is the best option for me. I have ordered the same brand, same size, and same style of pant and each fit me differently. I ordered a dress that fit my measurement perfectly and it was all wrong.

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lolakimono — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:54:20 GMT

Yes, I often encounter the "monkey sleeves", even in the small sizes. The solutions are to tailor, only buy petites, or shop for 3/4 sleeves.

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emmysmom — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:32:12 GMT

Hi A!! I try and get 3/4 sleeve because I am petite and have short arms. All of my coats have the long sleeves and I have to roll them up! I feel your pain!

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Clover29 — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:42:57 GMT

I have noticed that petite sizes have better sleeve lengths for me (I'm 5'4", 125lbs) in shirts and coats, but I can't wear petite dresses with a defined waist because I'm long waisted - petites are designed for shorter waisted women.

I was pleasantly surprised when I got a D&Co jean jacket recently, regular sizing, that had perfect sleeves. The reviews complained that the sleeves were too long, so I expected to have to roll them up, but it was perfect on me.

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PinkyPetunia — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 16:56:40 GMT

I often have a problem with sleeves that are way too long. If it's a top I can push up or fold back the sleeve. I have to do this most of the time and I've come to accept it.

Coats, jackets and blazers are another story. I need to try them on. Occasionally I will order from QVC if I see that the sleeve can be folded back and it doesn't look bad, but if the garment has buttons, tabs, zippers, vents or other details on the sleeve that means it can't be folded back and I avoid those.