topic Re: Susan Graver in Community Chat

Susan Graver

theresa — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:02:13 GMT

I've been a QVC shopper for many years and my late Mom wore many of Susan's fashions. I must say she continues to thrive and admire her enthusiasm and dedication.

She looks fabulous and she has to be at least 70 or close to it by now.

Her clothes are fabulous and she is one of the top vendors - congratulations to her!

I know a lot of people think otherwise and complain but when credit needs to be given I admire her.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:05:17 GMT

Nicely said and I totally agree with you. I think she's in her 70s and I admire her ageless spirit and her enthusiasm. I think she truly enjoys her work. I have been a QVC shopper since the mid 80s. I was a size 24-26 back then (I'm a 14-16 now), stores only sold frumpy fat lady clothes in my size. I was a professional and I was able to always look polished and professional with Susan Graver clothes.

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charsha — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:27:05 GMT

I also am a long time fan of Susan Graver and own many of her clothes, especially the liquid knit pants. I also love her Milano Knit pants, but do not see them offered any longer, luckily they wear well and look as if I just purchased them. I haven't tried the ponte knit yet, that may be a substitute for the Milano. With the prices creeping up, I find I only order on free shipping days, and can even grab a few 'as-is' items if my size is available.

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piperbay — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:32:13 GMT

I look forward to her shows and do love her enthusiasm. I hope she continues on the Q for a long time. Love her clothes and jackets.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:49:12 GMT

I like Susan for her work ethic and consistently happy demeanor. My lifestyle is very casual so I no longer need a lot of liquid knit, but I find many of her beautiful prints irrestible and seem to pick up at least one every season. I love a pretty print.

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Grand Happy — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:53:49 GMT

She is a great example of a beautiful, strong, independent, kind loving woman who has worked hard and continues to do so. I her is top quality and last forever.
It saddens me when I read all the negative comments about her and Kim Gravel. Two of the BEST vendors on QVC!!!!

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River Song — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:57:22 GMT

I remember seeing her sportswear line in department stores. She's been designing clothes for a long time. I first purchased her clothing on QVC to wear to work. It was woven silky polyester, no stretch or spandex in the fabric. Can't remember what she called the line for the life of me. Pants, tank top and soft jacket was my work attire. This was way before she introduced liquid knit.

Anyway, her line has really improved from her early Q days with improved fit and better fabrics. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of her designs that don't appeal to me or I have no need for with my present lifestyle. She is prolific and there is something for everybody in her line. She's always positive and enthusiastic and you can tell that she loves what she does. Honestly, I don't know where she gets the energy to design as much as she does, even with a team behind her, at her age. It's impressive.

BTW, her swimsuits are really nice, great fit, flattering designs. She also excels at blazers and jackets.

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FranandZoe — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:22:57 GMT

I love her clothes - most of them. I think she's very attractive and so talented. I love her enthusiasm too. I have tons of her liquid knits. I liked the ponte blazers but the ponte pants are too heavy and stiff imo. I just ordered a pique knit blazer that I really like so ordered the pants to match. I have several of her LK faux wrap dresses with 3/4 sleeves that I love. And several outerwear jackets. I hope she's around forever.

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Pecky — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:26:00 GMT

She is 67. She is a great business woman.

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theresa — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:40:38 GMT

The internet states she turned 71 in December. Regardless her age, she looks fabulous and is a very intelligent woman.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:37:33 GMT

@River Song wrote:
I remember seeing her sportswear line in department stores. She's been designing clothes for a long time. I first purchased her clothing on QVC to wear to work. It was woven silky polyester, no stretch or spandex in the fabric. Can't remember what she called the line for the life of me. Pants, tank top and soft jacket was my work attire. This was way before she introduced liquid knit.

Anyway, her line has really improved from her early Q days with improved fit and better fabrics. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of her designs that don't appeal to me or I have no need for with my present lifestyle. She is prolific and there is something for everybody in her line. She's always positive and enthusiastic and you can tell that she loves what she does. Honestly, I don't know where she gets the energy to design as much as she does, even with a team behind her, at her age. It's impressive.

BTW, her swimsuits are really nice, great fit, flattering designs. She also excels at blazers and jackets.

@River Song. I believe her original fabric was Peachskin. It raveled badly ans seams pulled out.

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tansy — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:58:19 GMT

Personally I do not like the fit of her pants but I have had good luck with several tops and jackets. She is enthusiastic for sure but I like her personality.

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:52:16 GMT

I have a LOT of Susan Graver. Love her pants as they fit me perfectly, especially the smart ponte. I also love her dresses and have way more than I need, often buying them in multiple colors. Her outerwear jackets are fabulous too. Yes, she repeats the same selling points over and over and over again. But I don’t mind. She also is one of the few vendors who shows and explains the quality of her items. Kim Gravel does not do that and I find her clothing to be cheaply made.

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RetRN — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:25:11 GMT

I hate how she always acts so surprised when they give the price. "I can't believe that." " I can't imagine how they did that." "Oh I didn't even realize that." There is no need for her to comment, her clothes are never underpriced.

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mspemberley — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:10:38 GMT

Susan defies time! She's simply amazing at any age .

and yes, I buy and wear her clothes.

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febe1 — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:37:23 GMT

I agree that Susan deserves credit for the hard work, effort, and taking pride in what she offers.

I'm not a print wearer or a LK lover, so I haven't bought a lot. I have about a ten year old "Cashmoozie" set that I love, wear at least once a winter, and will never throw away. It looks like a Barefoot Dreams set and haven't seen her make another since.

Susan looks like she works hard to look nice in her fashions.

Re: Susan Graver

River Song — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:08:37 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@River Song. I believe her original fabric was Peachskin. It raveled badly ans seams pulled out.

@Kachina624 ,

Yes, it was peach skin. Thank you. I googled it and found an item number for the elastic waist pants, A39944, 100% woven polyester, silky-satin finish. Interestingly, made in Hong Kong. That stuff wore like iron for me, never had it unravel. Lots of big shirts, too, but that was the style in the 90's. She also did a Totables line that was a crinkle poly fabric but I don't remember buying any of that.

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beach-mom — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:27:29 GMT

I really like Susan's fashions. I rely on liquid knit for soft suiting, and I have a wardrobe full of her liquid knit jackets. I've even ordered jacket sets just to get the jackets, which I wear with black dresses or pants.

Her summer dresses work for me too. I dress a little more casually in the summer and I wear dresses with those favorite coordinating jackets.

I like the detail she gives us too, especially when she is paired with a host who respects her designs and lets her talk!

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Puppy Lips — Thu, 01 May 2025 02:48:08 GMT

I like that Susan is moving the line forward, new fashions and fabrics. She does not rely on bringing back the same things over and over. That keeps it interesting for herself and her team. I am sure she can well afford to retire. But I hope she sticks around for a few more years as I love buying her clothes. Maybe someone will gradually take over the line for her.

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seedpie — Thu, 01 May 2025 03:33:49 GMT

The fabric was called peach skin