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measurements

luvsshopping — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:49:34 GMT

I wish QVC would give normal measurements. waist, hip and length. Just looked at a pair of denim & co. pants - the measurements were so confusing, I passed.. Too expensive to keep sending items back!

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:56:41 GMT

@luvsshopping What exactly do you mean by normal? I have no trouble with the sizing of my D&C pants.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:03:07 GMT

I agree. They give measurements for places I didn't know I had. Bust/waist/hips/length and maybe 1 or 2 others are all that are needed. IMO, they're "overkilling" us with measurements because there were complaints about there not being any. But what they show is just too much, IMO!!!

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Kachina624 — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:53:29 GMT

The DO give the basic measurements like chest, waist, hips, length plus others for those who need them. All you have to do is learn to read them. You do that by studying them and applying common sense.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:02:47 GMT

@Kachina624 I know they give the basic measurements buried among a dozen others which does make it difficult and confusing, IMO!! I do know how to read them and have common sense. Should not be necessary to "study" measurements!!!

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Caffeina — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:02:57 GMT

HSN uses plain English, and leaves out the unnecessary ~~fabrication~~ manufacturing jargon.

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eddyandme — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:11:31 GMT

I can relate, @luvsshopping. I often look at all those meaningless (to me) measurements and think OMG , and either guess or pass.....

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shaggygirl — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:35:13 GMT

On that HSN chart, Sweep? What's that?

Nevermind, I googled it.

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tototwo — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:51:16 GMT

@Kachina624 -- you're very lucky. You've stated on here many times that you get the right size every time you order. I'm not that lucky, I guess. For example, when I order a pair of jeans that has a stated 28-inch inseam, I expect to receive a pair of jeans with a 28-inch inseam. But noooo.... I've received anything from 27 inches to 29 1/2. I don't trust QVC measurements for that reason. The measurements on the website (or as announced during an on-air presentation) aren't always correct.

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eddyandme — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:05:59 GMT

Another great thing about HSN, @Caffeina , if you plug in your measurements they are stored and a size to order for that particular item will be recommended. It takes away the guesswork!

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Anonymous032819 — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:08:47 GMT

@tototwo wrote:
@Kachina624 -- you're very lucky. You've stated on here many times that you get the right size every time you order. I'm not that lucky, I guess. For example, when I order a pair of jeans that has a stated 28-inch inseam, I expect to receive a pair of jeans with a 28-inch inseam. But noooo.... I've received anything from 27 inches to 29 1/2. I don't trust QVC measurements for that reason. The measurements on the website (or as announced during an on-air presentation) aren't always correct.

Even if you were to buy your clothes from a brick and mortar store, you will find variance in measurements. That's because when they say "28 inch inseam", that is an average. They don't measure each and every single piece of clothing. That would add to cost, and time of getting the item to you. They will take a certain number of each item, measure, and get an average. They allow for a bit of "wiggle room", because humans don't cut the fabric, machines do, and machines aren't perfect when it comes to cutting.

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luvsshopping — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:13:03 GMT

Kaydee50 - that's exactly what I mean, that's all I need. Pant measurements are usually ok put when they start with measurements on tops - starting with the middle of the back measurement etc, they loose me.

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luvsshopping — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:17:05 GMT

Kachina why would you need more than that? That's all you need, anymore than that gets confusing. I'm not making the item just purchasing.

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tototwo — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:22:10 GMT

@Anonymous032819 -- Yes, a store sales clerk explained the machine cutting process to me once - and why the jeans at the bottom of the pile of denim are always going to be bigger than the jeans on the top of the pile. Which is why I prefer to try on jeans/slacks at a store and not shop online. There has been way too much "wiggle room" in some of the clothing I've received from QVC.

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Still Raining — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:03:28 GMT

Description XXXS XXS XS S M L XL

Front Body Length from HPS	25.25	25.5	25.75	26	26.375	26.875	27.625
Chest Circumference, 1" Below Armhole	32.25	34.25	36.25	38.25	40.75	43.75	47.75
Across Back Shoulder Seam-Seam	13	13.5	14	14.5	15	15.5	16.25
Across Front 5" From HPS	11.5	12	12.5	13	13.5	14	14.75
Across Back 5.5" From HPS	12.5	13	13.5	14	14.5	15	15.75
Waist Circumference	32	34	36	38	40.5	43.75	47.75
Front Waist Placement from HPS	14.25	14.5	14.75	15	15.375	15.875	16.625
Sleeve Length from CB	24.5	25	25.5	26	26.5	27	27.625
Armhole Height Straight	6.75	7	7.25	7.5	7.875	8.375	9
Muscle Circumference 1" Below Armhole	11.5	12	12.5	13	13.75	14.6875	15.9375
3/4 Sleeve Opening Circumference	7.875	8.25	8.625	9	9.5	10	10.6875
Front Neck Drop from Imaginary Line at HPS To Edge	2.625	2.75	2.875	3	3.125	3.25	3.375
Back Neck Drop from HPS to top of twist To Edge	1.625	1.75	1.875	2	2.125	2.25	2.375
Neck Width Edge-Edge	8.25	8.5	8.75	9	9.25	9.5	9.75
Bottom Open Circumference	37	39	41	43	45.5	48.5	52.5
Shoulder Seam Forward	0.375	0.375	0.375	0.375	0.375	0.375	0.375

Here are the specs for A390501, just an example since I like one of the colors.

This has been discussed before, and yes, take a stab at a hip measurement 8-9 inches below the waist.

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Spurt — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:16:00 GMT

@luvsshopping

Even if you measure yourself and go to the garment sizing chart....that is IF it's even there.....sometimes the info is inaccurate....Ive been burned several times on this....!!!!