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Can't Believe ......

ShowMe — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:37:46 GMT

how expensive Susan Graver's clothing has gotten. Just got through checking out her "Items Recently Shown on Air". Not seeing a reason for how expensive she has gotten. What is the justification?

Checked out Issac's too.....his are more reasonably priced...except for the cashmere sweaters...which we all know are expensive no matter who the designer is. He did have some very pretty items today. Just bought one of his sweaters (not cashmere). Can hardly wait until I get it.

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millieshops — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:41:08 GMT

@ShowMeAfter buying several Michael Kors tops at Nordstrom and Macys a few years back and having to get rid of them because the poly pilled and the elastic gave up - I appreciate even more the quality of Susan's garments. I pay a bit more, but they do last and last. I buy her basics, so they're worth what I pay for them in the long run.

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GAQShopr53 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:46:55 GMT

@ShowMe Susan Graver is one of my favorite brands and I find that I am waiting more and more for the clearance prices on her items. I have even picked up some great deals when items were on lunchtime/primetime special. I know the cost of items will increase but some of the initial prices are just too much.

I only buy Issac's Pima Cotton and the prices have been pretty reasonable!

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libbyannE — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:50:50 GMT

I am not that fond of a lot of the q’s clothing, but I have a couple of chic and simple, long knit tops (Graver’s premier knit or something like that) that I adore and which were inexpensive at around $65 or $70. I haven’t bought any of the latest Mizrahi cashmere tops because I don’t like the faddish styles, but two-ply cashmere for those prices is inexpensive. My aunt sent me a two-ply cashmere duster by Mizrahi, which I returned because I didn’t like the flared sleeves and high-low hem, but the quality was great and the price was only, I think, $250 or something like that. That’s a deal.

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Big Joanie — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:53:25 GMT

i have found Susan Gravers pants to be fantastic ....

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JavaQueen — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:55:50 GMT

And I've recently found SG garments at $15 a piece in an outlet. Or even as low as $10. They obviously are remainders.

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blackhole99 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:02:18 GMT

Looks like IMO that everything the Q sells now days is much higher in price. Many of the shoes and boots they sell are cheaper online if they have your size and color.I will not spend 60 bucks for a top from SG or anyone else on the Q. Even Denim&Co. is getting expensive for what it is.

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ShowMe — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:46:53 GMT

@GAQShopr53 wrote:
@ShowMe Susan Graver is one of my favorite brands and I find that I am waiting more and more for the clearance prices on her items. I have even picked up some great deals when items were on lunchtime/primetime special. I know the cost of items will increase but some of the initial prices are just too much.

I only buy Issac's Pima Cotton and the prices have been pretty reasonable!

@GAQShopr53.....it has been ages since I have purchased any of Susan's items. Just about all I purchase from the Q is D&C.....because they are comfortable, do last for ever, and that is mostly how I dress now..... Since I have had to start all over with getting any kind of wardrobe together, thought I would go with the sweater I ordeed today that was by Issac....it's the mock turtle neck with Bishop's sleeves. Got it in the creamy blush. Have gone from some 2X's down to some M's, but got this one in L because I just don't feel good in tight fitting clothes. ,

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wvumountiefan — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:18:57 GMT

@blackhole99 wrote:
Looks like IMO that everything the Q sells now days is much higher in price. Many of the shoes and boots they sell are cheaper online if they have your size and color.I will not spend 60 bucks for a top from SG or anyone else on the Q. Even Denim&Co. is getting expensive for what it is.

I agree @blackhole99. I saw a Denim & Co. flannel for about $45?? I think it’s more than just SG.

At least Macy’s has discount codes and coupons. I have found a couple nice pieces recently at Target, which has some cute clothes.

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millieshops — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:23:01 GMT

@blackhole99When a $60 QVC top is better than an $80 top elsewhere - I'm buying QVC. I don't understand why I wouldn't do that just because it's from QVC?

Right now in my spring clothing wardrobe there hang 2 pairs of trousers - one cost about $120 - and I love them, but on the very next hanger is a pair of Graver tousers for which I paid just half as much - if the labels were gone, and you didn't already know which was which, I doubt you could tell me which I overpaid for.

I pretty much ignore the Forum distaste for Susan; instead I think of Louis who reminds his buyers that today's polyester isn't at all like the poly of the past. That's why he uses it although nothing I ever read in the Forums made me realize he does. Just haven't seen any of his poly I want to try.

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GAQShopr53 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:24:44 GMT

@GAQShopr53.....it has been ages since I have purchased any of Susan's items. Just about all I purchase from the Q us D&C.....because they are comfortable, do last for ever, and that is mostly how I dress now..... Since I have had to start all over with getting any kind of wardrobe together, thought I would go with the sweater I ordered today that was by Issac....it's the mock turtle neck with Bishop's sleeves. Got it in the creamy blush. Have gone from some 2X's down to some M's, but got this one in L because I just don't feel good in tight fitting clothes. ,

First I want to say Congratulations @ShowMe on going from 2X to M that is a HUGE Accomplishment!!! I purchased D & Co. jeans but have better luck with the fit of Susan's dress pants and tops. The pima cotton tees I have purchased form Issac are the best. When I retired I donated my entire wardrobe and had to start all over again so that's why I have a closet full of SG!

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ShowMe — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:25:06 GMT

@blackhole99 wrote:
Looks like IMO that everything the Q sells now days is much higher in price. Many of the shoes and boots they sell are cheaper online if they have your size and color.I will not spend 60 bucks for a top from SG or anyone else on the Q. Even Denim&Co. is getting expensive for what it is.

@blackhole99.....Yes, D&C is getting expensive too. But for casual wear they are fine with me. Have purchased several of their most popular pants recently, and it was buy 1, get the next at a lower price. Think I'm good now as far as pants go. But having to replace a whole wardrobe is very expensive.....from inside clothing to pants, tops, and jammies...... I have found Shop National very reasonable and very good quality for some pants and knit tops. All good enough for every day wearing.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:30:36 GMT

I'm going to have a closet in my house converted to a vault. I have many SG pieces and, at today's prices, they're worth a fortune. When I decide to get rid of them, I'll have them auctioned by Sotheby's.

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Jasmine19 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:30:34 GMT

I used to have loads of SG clothing. I don't care for her items anymore but I must agree that liquid knit is amazing stuff. I can find a top smushed in the bottom of a drawer and there are no wrinkles. The other day I found a white tee shirt that must be 10 years old. It was just as white as the day I got it.

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ShowMe — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:35:55 GMT

@GAQShopr53 wrote:
@GAQShopr53.....it has been ages since I have purchased any of Susan's items. Just about all I purchase from the Q us D&C.....because they are comfortable, do last for ever, and that is mostly how I dress now..... Since I have had to start all over with getting any kind of wardrobe together, thought I would go with the sweater I ordered today that was by Issac....it's the mock turtle neck with Bishop's sleeves. Got it in the creamy blush. Have gone from some 2X's down to some M's, but got this one in L because I just don't feel good in tight fitting clothes. ,

First I want to say Congratulations @ShowMe on going from 2X to M that is a HUGE Accomplishment!!! I purchased D & Co. jeans but have better luck with the fit of Susan's dress pants and tops. The pima cotton tees I have purchased form Issac are the best. When I retired I donated my entire wardrobe and had to start all over again so that's why I have a closet full of SG!

@GAQShopr53......thanks.....but it is nothing I would want anyone else to go through. Have been battling cancer now for going on 4 years. Have had many many OPDIVO treatments, and just recently completed a series of radiation treatments on the tumor on my back. Believe me it has been tough. But today I did get a good report from my oncologist from the PET scan I had last Thursday......Everything looks good now and and he doesn't want to see me for 3 months. The radiation is still killing the cancer on my back, and he doesn't think he wants me to go back on any other treatments for now. So, time will tell.

Anyhow, that is why I'm having to replace everything in my wardrobe. Have a very happy neighbor next door, and hopefully there will be some very happy customers at Good Will.

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GAQShopr53 — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:07:24 GMT

@GAQShopr53......thanks.....but it is nothing I would want anyone else to go through. Have been battling cancer now for going on 4 years. Have had many many OPDIVO treatments, and just recently completed a series of radiation treatments on the tumor on my back. Believe me it has been tough. But today I did get a good report from my oncologist from the PET scan I had last Thursday......Everything looks good now and and he doesn't want to see me for 3 months. The radiation is still killing the cancer on my back, and he doesn't think he wants me to go back on any other treatments for now. So, time will tell.

Anyhow, that is why I'm having to replace everything in my wardrobe. Have a very happy neighbor next door, and hopefully there will be some very happy customers at Good Will.

@ShowMe I did not know and sending nothing but positive and healthy vibes your way...Goodwill received a ton of clothing items the last time but for future items I am donating to local shelters!

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ShowMe — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 01:37:07 GMT

@GAQShopr53......Well here's hoping I never have to think of donating clothes for quite a while now. Don't think I'll ever gain much of that weight back. Am trying very hard to eat, but really don't have much appetite. I got pretty run down, and cooking just wasn't agreeing with me. Now it is improving, but not gaining any weight.....yet. Do know one thing, if I have to donate clothes again, will do the same thing you will be doing in the future.

I'm ready for bed now, as I am very tired. Got up at 6:15 this morning....without the alarm. Did doze off a little this afternoon, but not for very long. Want to eat a blueberry muffin, brush my teeth, then hit the hay.

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coffee drinker — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 01:53:37 GMT

Talk about expensive -- I was looking at some casual wear and Isaac has a cashmere hoodie for $199.98 and matching pants $229.98. Granted they were cashmere, but give me a break. For casual wear both are too rich for my blood.

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ShowMe — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:14:40 GMT

@coffee drinker......Mine too.