topic Re: Models: hands in pants' pockets in Q Talk

Models: hands in pants' pockets

ALRATIBA — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:17:00 GMT

I was looking at some pants QVC was selling earlier today.

The model kept her hands in the pockets and I couldn't see if the pockets were bulging, or gaped when she moved.

Why do the models always walk around with their hands in the pockets - or their arms over the side seams. I can't get a good look at the garment's construction.

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walkingal — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:27:42 GMT

@ALRATIBA Agree. Hosts with hands in their pockets too.

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D Kay — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:40:42 GMT

I agree with that along with models and hosts always pushing the sleeve up on every top, sweater and even outer wear jackets. I don't think many people walk around with the jacket/coat sleeves pushed up in cold weather. You can't see what the garment looks like "as is".

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kaydee50 — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:07:45 GMT

And when they model outerwear unbuttoned or unzipped. I want to see the item when it's closed.

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Xivambala — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:15:40 GMT

It's good to see someone who feels as I do. It's not natural to stand or walk around with your hands in your pockets all the time. It just looks silly to me.

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Mindy D — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:20:36 GMT

Since so many customers kept asking for pockets, Q is giving themm some. The problem is that if the models leave their hands in the pockets the viewers can't tell what the pants look like on. It's driving me crazy. I want to see what I am buying. The models don't need to leave their hands inside the pockets for so long. I have a similar issue with the modeling of shoes. Models do these motions with the shoes and I can't really see whet the shoes look like on them. The same thing with stylists covering tops with jackets so the top for sale is not fully visible. There's also the squishing upward of sleeves. I want to see the sleeves. I also want to see the full back of garments and for more that a brief period. The biggest issue is how far away the camera is from the items on screen. I should be able to clearly see what I'm getting. A shot taken frim many feet away with a very brief close up of a portion of a garment does not give me a clear idea of what the item really looks like. LET US SEE WHAT WE ARE BUYING.

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santorini — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 23:48:44 GMT

I agree. I also wish they would show the outfits on the models from behind. I need to know how the item fits the rear and legs. The models always turn for a split second, all the while seeming to look at themselves in the monitor, and rapidly turn back around without even showing the full back.

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hyacinth003 — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:13:06 GMT

@D Kay wrote:
I agree with that along with models and hosts always pushing the sleeve up on every top, sweater and even outer wear jackets. I don't think many people walk around with the jacket/coat sleeves pushed up in cold weather. You can't see what the garment looks like "as is".

@D Kay

THANK YOU for saying this. If an item has long sleeves, it is designed that way for a reason. I want to see it LONG SLEEVED. I just never push sleeves up on my clothes. If someone does - fine. But the garment IS long sleeved and should be shown as such.

Hyacinth

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hyacinth003 — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:14:10 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
And when they model outerwear unbuttoned or unzipped. I want to see the item when it's closed.

@kaydee50

YES! Show it buttoned and unbuttoned. You can tell on some models that unbuttoned means too small.

Hyacinth

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fancy pantsy — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:59:22 GMT

i agree with what has been mentioned so far, and i would like to add one more suggestion:

the models should be required to wear their hair "up" and off the shoulders. i am always straining to see exactly what the neckline looks like. i really look dreadful in too wide of a neckline and sometimes i just can't tell.

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Shanus — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:02:25 GMT

I love having pockets in pants or sometimes kangaroo pockets in sweatshirt type tops and definitely blazers/jackets. No pockets can mean no purchase for me.

When models put their hands in pockets, they're maybe showing that pockets do exist, but agree no need to keep them there. I need long sleeves for my ape arms. I'll decide if I push them up or not. Models do need to show actual sleeve length. That's no time to be self-stylers.

A sign of hands in pockets could also be making up for a bad fit...maybe bulging pockets because pants are too tight. Pushing up sleeves could be a sign they're too long or too short.

The size charts are not to be trusted. After too many returns, no clothes from Q unless a brand I've worn and know the size that fits.

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Lella — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:19:01 GMT

I agree with all you gals. Another thing that drives me nuts is that half tuck. To me it throws the the line of the garment out of whack. I'd rather see a side tuck. That front tuck also looks like the top got stuck after a trip to the ladies room.

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tototwo — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:24:53 GMT

I agree with @hyacinth003 on her comments. Plus, I want to see hands in pants pockets and not in pockets. Both! I won't buy a pair of pants that doesn't have pockets, but definitely want to know if the pockets flare out when a model walks, or lay flat on the hip, etc.

And, I agree about models' long hair covering collars. But what I absolutely hate is when there's a huuuge scarf on a blouse or sweater. I'm very fussy about necklines, and I want to see the neckline. Please. Don't hide a neckline with a scarf or hair!

My complaints are not for QVC alone. I see these same errors in catalogs and HSN.

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ROMARY — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:54:02 GMT

SHANUS:

Yes, it seems to be a definite 'cover up'.

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bewise — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:33:07 GMT

Totally agree about the models hands in the pockets.It looks stupid.The hosts should mention the item has pockets.Another thing with the zippers not up.Mant times the item is far too small,please put the right size on them.I know they all want the smallest size on!

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GinaV24 — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:22:07 GMT

@kaydee50 absolutely agree with you on wanting to see the outerwear closed up AND I want to know if they are wearing their regular size.

So many times the presentation shows a jacket open and I can't get a true understanding of the fit. Well actually if it's obvious that it won't close that does tell me something.

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GB51 — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 03:15:00 GMT

WHY are especially the female hosts this year (2024) standing with their hand in their pocket? It's very obvious and looks unnatural. And please stop standing what ,looks to be pigeon toed ... it happens on hsn too. Hosts... think about that ... just stand normal.