topic Re: Shawn Clothes Sizing in Q Talk

Shawn Clothes Sizing

minimalistWF — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 02:10:09 GMT

I really love Shawn's shows, but find that the items she is presenting don't look so great on her because she is wearing too small of a size. Maybe she gained some covid weight, really haven't we all, but just wish she would choose a more flattering fit. Loving her with Courtney tonight!

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skatting44 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 02:22:21 GMT

I Don't go by her sizing tips . That XS does not fit her on some styles she presents .

Seems most of the other Hosts who wear sizes larger than XS are outfitted with sizes that fit them .

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NEvans2 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 02:49:41 GMT

Wanted to get my opinion in before this post goes away. I've said this before and I'll say it again, it's not about size, it's about fit. I sold clothes for 20 years. There are some women who are so size obsessed they will squeeze themselves into a smaller size no matter how it looks. The size tags are not on the outside of the garment, they're on the inside. No one needs to know.

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Wsmom — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 02:55:18 GMT

@NEvans2 wrote:
Wanted to get my opinion in before this post goes away. I've said this before and I'll say it again, it's not about size, it's about fit. I sold clothes for 20 years. There are some women who are so size obsessed they will squeeze themselves into a smaller size no matter how it looks. The size tags are not on the outside of the garment, they're on the inside. No one needs to know.

This! I have a good friend who refuses to size up when she gains weight. As a result she looks heavy. If she wore the size that fit her she would look great.

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minimalistWF — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 03:12:00 GMT

@NEvans2 Exactly! Just wear the size that is the best fit instead of worrying about a number or letter size.

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mspatmac — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 03:31:39 GMT

It's not just Shawn, unfortunately it is other hosts and models too. HSN models are even worse. They cram those poor ladies in jeans and jeggings that have to be 2 sizes to small. It's a turn off. Does not present the clothing in it's best light. Some hosts, like Leah and Jayne always look put together. One last complaint, if the hosts are wearing clothing being presenting, why do they have to try to look cutsie by doing a 1/2 tuck, tie a shirt etc.

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Nonametoday — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 03:38:26 GMT

@minimalistWF wrote:

I really love Shawn's shows, but find that the items she is presenting don't look so great on her because she is wearing too small of a size. Maybe she gained some covid weight, really haven't we all, but just wish she would choose a more flattering fit. Loving her with Courtney tonight!

@minimalistWF

She has always worn clothing too small for her, since I have been watching, c. 2010

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RealtyGal2 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 05:23:11 GMT

@mspatmac wrote:
It's not just Shawn, unfortunately it is other hosts and models too. HSN models are even worse. They cram those poor ladies in jeans and jeggings that have to be 2 sizes to small. It's a turn off. Does not present the clothing in it's best light. Some hosts, like Leah and Jayne always look put together. One last complaint, if the hosts are wearing clothing being presenting, why do they have to try to look cutsie by doing a 1/2 tuck, tie a shirt etc.

I totally agree. When they do a half tuck or tie a shirt It makes it hard to see what the item actually looks like on the body. We can figure out how to style the item. We don't need the hosts and models to show us how.

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on the bay — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 09:12:36 GMT

@mspatmac wrote:
It's not just Shawn, unfortunately it is other hosts and models too. HSN models are even worse. They cram those poor ladies in jeans and jeggings that have to be 2 sizes to small. It's a turn off. Does not present the clothing in it's best light. Some hosts, like Leah and Jayne always look put together. One last complaint, if the hosts are wearing clothing being presenting, why do they have to try to look cutsie by doing a 1/2 tuck, tie a shirt etc.

@mspatmac,

I so agree.

And I love your dog

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:23:55 GMT

For me, that's why it's hard to shop by mail for clothing! Sizing is very inconsistent. I will wear one size in one brand and another size in another brand. I am not going to cram myself into a size that totally does not fit me just to say --- Oh, I wear a size __! Ridiculous! Clothing that is ill fitting --- no matter the reason --- does not flatter a person. Nobody needs to know your size by you!!!

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Pook — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 10:47:54 GMT

I find the exact opposite. So many women wear one or two sizes too big and to me they would look better in a smaller size - BUT - that is my opinion and everyone should wear what they like and are comfortable in. I am not comfortable in clothes that hang on me and want a perfect snug fit with no excess material.

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shaggygirl — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:32:07 GMT

I find it odd that 2 hosts that are consistently in sizes too small, one who carries bonus weight in her abdomen and one who carries bonus weight in her upper thighs are totally unaware that they need to size up. How can they not see it when they are always checking themselves out in the monitor? Particularly the one who is always trying to pose like a model and saying "look how skinny this makes me look?" Huh? On the rare occasion they are in the correct size they look so much more comfortable and like they lost 20 lbs.

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KKJ — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:22:21 GMT

@mspatmac wrote:
It's not just Shawn, unfortunately it is other hosts and models too. HSN models are even worse. They cram those poor ladies in jeans and jeggings that have to be 2 sizes to small. It's a turn off. Does not present the clothing in it's best light. Some hosts, like Leah and Jayne always look put together. One last complaint, if the hosts are wearing clothing being presenting, why do they have to try to look cutsie by doing a 1/2 tuck, tie a shirt etc.

That's because it's important to them that everyone thinks they wear an XXS.

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FranandZoe — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:28:18 GMT

Even when they're showing clothes on the rack or in their hand on a hanger the size is always XS. Why?

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febe1 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:33:41 GMT

How about how the reps and hosts say everything makes you look thinner, long and lean, etc. A V-neck makes you look long and lean, a seam going in makes you look thin, wear this print to look long and lean. Come on, you can trick the eye, but sell the clothes w/o trying to make everybody think all that is needed is your clothes to look tall, thin, lean, skinny. If you've gained ten pounds over Covid, that V-neck isn't fooling anyone.

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Scorpio1971 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:57:15 GMT

When I was young my mother was a stitcher for the ILGWU sewing higher end women's clothes. She always told me if you pick up 2-3 of the same garments, same size, none of them will fit the same. Reason is because it depends on how close the garment cutter cut the material to the pattern and how close the stitcher sewed the seams together.

If a cutter cut the pattern very close and then the stitcher took in too much when sewing, then those garments could be smaller by as much as 1-2 inches overall than the same garment cut by another cutter that cut more generously and a stitcher that sewed more generous along seams. Many times I have tried on same garment of the same color in stores and every one fit differently. I would go into fitting rooms with 2-3 of the SAME item, SAME color, marked the SAME size, and one could have sleeves cut too short, another would button too tight and another could fit just right.

Sizing is not a universal thing. Every company and every garment has it's own sizing proportions. Just because you wear a size 2 or a 14 or a 22 does not mean you wear a 2, 14, or 22 in every garment from that manufacturer or any other manufacturer. You wear the size that fits you correctly.

If someone wears a blouse, shirt or jacket tight to flatter their bust line they are not wearing the proper size if it is all stretched out and tight at their hips.

And when it comes to the models or hosts wearing blouses, jackets, sweaters...a proper fit allows you to CLOSE EVERY BUTTON, SNAP OR ZIPPER 'COMPLETELY' without it gaping, pulling, or the garment looking like you were poured into it. The garment does not fit properly at sleeve openings, shoulder placement and across the back if it does not fit properly in the front and you CANNOT CLOSE IT. If it is too tight in front to completely close then it is too tight across the back, shoulders and the sleeve openings & placement. Every garment looks better if you do NOT look like you were poured into it, unless it is an undergarment. Not one model is able to properly close their garments for a correct fit.

Outlines of body cracks are not a flattering look on anyone of any age, size, or figure.

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CAMOGIRL — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:35:45 GMT

Why don't women just wear the size that actually fits them the best?

Why are women so obsessed with that size tag?

You are an extra small or you are not, you are a 1x or you are not...

The size is irrelevant.

A good fit goes a long way in how one looks!

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Scorpio1971 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:50:16 GMT

@CAMOGIRL wrote:
Why don't women just wear the size that actually fits them the best?
Why are women so obsessed with that size tag?

You are an extra small or you are not, you are a 1x or you are not...

The size is irrelevant.
A good fit goes a long way in how one looks!

@CAMOGIRL

Exactly! You are the size that FITS you CORRECTLY!

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Calcgirl — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:50:57 GMT

If you are lean and toned, you can wear clothes closer to the body because it only shows off your lean figure. Not the case if like myself, you have bulges, and are carrying extra pounds. For example. Amy Strand is lean and could wear tight jeans and look great, however there are a couple of plus size models they use who look horrible squeezed into pants that show every lump and bump. It is a real turn off. Since these two models always wear the clothes at least two sizes too small I assume they like to look like sausages,

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depglass — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:59:59 GMT

I wear a 1X from QVC. I often notice that the XL measurements are just about the same and occasionally take a chance on XL if 1X is sold out. But I like the mental ease of the 1X. One would think these hosts would be happy in an XS or even an S. What do they wear from a retail store? Its been years since I've bought clothing from HSN. Those statuesque plus models crammed into clothing they can barely breath in, much less sit down in, are a real sales killer.