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Does telling the size and height of each model help you?

lizzief — Fri, 17 May 2019 04:16:46 GMT

I’m finding it a bit silly and repetitive to constantly ask the models what size they are wearing, especially since they usually use the same models throughout the show and we already know most of them are extra extra small - that’s why they are models! Or if you watch for any length of time, you know Jacque is a large, etc. Height is helpful with pants to see how they fall, but again, most of the models we know are tall - duh. People used to complain because Lisa R, would frequently say she is extra extra small, but now everyone does it! I personally find it repetitive, unhelpful and unnecessary, just my two cents. Maybe it helps fill the time, it’s difficult to talk for hours!

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Equuleus — Fri, 17 May 2019 04:26:19 GMT

While you may find it repetitive, it might be helpful to new shoppers or other shoppers who need that info.

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sunshine 919 — Fri, 17 May 2019 04:44:12 GMT

@lizzief wrote:
I’m finding it a bit silly and repetitive to constantly ask the models what size they are wearing, especially since they usually use the same models throughout the show and we already know most of them are extra extra small - that’s why they are models! Or if you watch for any length of time, you know Jacque is a large, etc. Height is helpful with pants to see how they fall, but again, most of the models we know are tall - duh. People used to complain because Lisa R, would frequently say she is extra extra small, but now everyone does it! I personally find it repetitive, unhelpful and unnecessary, just my two cents. Maybe it helps fill the time, it’s difficult to talk for hours!

I think it is very helpful and I do not understand why all hosts don't do this.

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klajfakj — Fri, 17 May 2019 05:12:36 GMT

I also find this very helpful in purchasing a size. As long as the models and hosts are not upset with this, which they ALL seem to be willing to tell, it is very helpful. I luv watching Leah. She is such a source of information on a product, especially tellinng size,petite or regular, etc. Personally, I thank the gorgeous models and hosts for using this method of telling a size of product.

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hsawaknow — Fri, 17 May 2019 05:17:00 GMT

While it may be a way to see how it might fit on your body, they dont do enough models who are in mediums, larges or 1x or 2x. I see a lot of xxs or xs or large but nothing in between. Sometimes they sqeeze a model into a large when she would look better in a xl or 1x. Also they are mostly over 5'8

Its hard for me to decide on jeans because I am pear shaped and 5'6 size 6 and they dont have a model like that on the Q so ordering jeans is a gamble. Not all size 6 fits within d&c, Martha Stewart, and Laurie Felt.

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colover — Fri, 17 May 2019 09:39:09 GMT

If QVC had that many new shoppers their earnings might not be down. I don't believe that get many new shoppers, especially the millennials (the target audience). I would agree, not needed to ask so often size and height. FYI - Jacque is NOT a large.

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Pook — Fri, 17 May 2019 10:22:22 GMT

@lizzief Everyone does not watch all the time and like me might just be checking to see what is being presented so repeating information is most definitely needed.

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DAD — Fri, 17 May 2019 10:41:39 GMT

I have seen Jacque in large quite often.

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Caaareful Shopper — Fri, 17 May 2019 10:44:21 GMT

@lizzief Not all of a potentially millions of viewers across the country are all watching at the same time, or even watch regularly.

I think it's very important.

Even though I am a regular watcher on TV or online product videos, often it has helped me a great deal to see if the typical size on the model looks especially tight in a specific clothing item. Or, the style in their normal size looks a little large. I have gone up or down a size depending on the model fit, and coupled with the measurements online, I rarely return clothing because of sizing issues.

To your example, Jacque is always a large, but is often squeezed into clothes that are very tight on her. I hate wearing tight clothes, so I know to adjust accordingly so the fit is how I like to wear my clothes. I wear my clothes the way Leah wears her clothes, draping on the body nicely (now that she has started wearing a better size for her smaller figure). I never wear skin tight clothes (unless they are skinny jeans].

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KingstonsMom — Fri, 17 May 2019 11:03:48 GMT

I've shopped here for 25 years and I always appreciate when they ask the models what their height and sizes are!

Every style of clothing can fit differently.

As a matter of fact, this is something that the majority of QVC shoppers have requested!

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wildcat fan — Fri, 17 May 2019 12:33:58 GMT

I do find it helpful, but the other day I was kind of annoyed by it because all the models in the show were the same height. When they present a skirt, dress, or skort, I'd like to see where it would fall on the leg of someone my height, but none of the models were my height. So, I guess it's helpful if they have a variety of models in the show of various heights and sizes. When they're all 5'9" in heels and wearing extra small, I don't find it necessary to keep repeating that information.

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Mj12 — Fri, 17 May 2019 12:47:39 GMT

@lizzief wrote:
I’m finding it a bit silly and repetitive to constantly ask the models what size they are wearing, especially since they usually use the same models throughout the show and we already know most of them are extra extra small - that’s why they are models! Or if you watch for any length of time, you know Jacque is a large, etc. Height is helpful with pants to see how they fall, but again, most of the models we know are tall - duh. People used to complain because Lisa R, would frequently say she is extra extra small, but now everyone does it! I personally find it repetitive, unhelpful and unnecessary, just my two cents. Maybe it helps fill the time, it’s difficult to talk for hours!

Actually I watch so little QVC on tv that I don't know any of the model names (much less their sizes) like a lot of people here do. So when I do watch something, it's good that they give that info.

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DJs mom — Fri, 17 May 2019 13:48:03 GMT

When selling pants I wish they would tell the model's inseam. Height means nothing as 2 people can be the same height but 1 can wear a regular and the other may need a tall or petite. Also, the majority of the models pants are too short anyway.

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Grouchomarx — Fri, 17 May 2019 14:10:33 GMT

I do find it useful to know the models sizes. However when they don’t cover a wide range of body sizes and heights it can have limited usefulness.

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:24:49 GMT

I just wish they could show the height and size next to each model on the screen... so the hosts could quit asking them this over and over again..... what a waste of time to have to ask each model and then wait for the UNMICROPHONED model to say something back we can not hear anyway..... geeeezzzzzz!!!!!!

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Diva on The Q — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:30:00 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
I just wish they could show the height and size next to each model on the screen... so the hosts could quit asking them this over and over again..... what a waste of time to have to ask each model and then wait for the UNMICROPHONED model to say something back we can not hear anyway..... geeeezzzzzz!!!!!!

@SeaMaiden: You've hit the nail on the head! I feel the same way. Once the host asked the model their size (the first time) it would be more efficient (and less redundant) to post the size info on the screen. Otherwise, it can get annoying.

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wagirl — Fri, 17 May 2019 15:34:27 GMT

Absolutly not !!! there is no model that they have that even comes close to my body type----Most are tall and tiny--I am not---I just need the measurments. I think most of them wear a size too small anyway. Thats why I don't buy clothes online--need to go try stuff on first.

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santorini — Fri, 17 May 2019 16:09:19 GMT

I find it very helpful. What would be even more helpful would be if they said something like "Susie is normally a size Medium but in this particular blouse, a Large worked better for her" or "Kate wears an Extra Large but found that a Medium fit her better because the style is a little oversized."

I do agree with the inseam issue that someone else mentioned. Two people can be 5'8" but if one has a really long trunk and short legs, and the other has a very short waist and long legs, the Tall pants will certainly look different on the two models.

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topcat10 — Fri, 17 May 2019 17:14:43 GMT

I think the majority of folks find it helpful....I personally do not - I already know my size and know what will look good on me because lord knows, we all have different figures, so knowing a model's outfit size doesn't help me any....but some need that info.

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RespectLife — Fri, 17 May 2019 19:31:21 GMT

@lizzief

If the hosts didn't repeat the models sizing info...these boards would literally explode.

Having spent a long time reading the threads, it is a constant complaint post if that info doesn't get stated.

It must help some people.

Honestly, not me. As others mentioned, there is no 5'3" model shaped like a tree trunk, with a VERY short torso and VERY long legs who wears a small. LOL I match no one.

While their are some petite models my height, our body types are totally different and I never wear petites.

So, no, it doesn't help me but it is requested over and over that the info. be given.