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Pretty George simonton top but...

151949 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:37:06 GMT

I think his capelet tops are so pretty and this one today especially so in the aquamarine color. BUT - they are asking $46.50 plus $6.50 S&H so it costs $52.72 for a polyester top that probably cost them $5 to manufacture. Sorry QVC. I will never want a polyester top that badly. It is A200830. I guess I'll keep an eye out to see if it goes on clearance when the fall stuff comes out. I could not wear it this time of year anyway - i can't stand to wear polyester in the hot humid summer.

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brii — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:59:18 GMT

I think almost everything is polyester, isn't it?

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wildcat fan — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:07:58 GMT

I've been tempted by a few of GS's pieces, but the price tag always keeps me from purchasing.

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depglass — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:09:49 GMT

You just have to keep telling yourself ""But its designer!"" to justify the price. Same goes for all QVC tops now days.

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tansy — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:11:09 GMT

It's a pretty top, HH, but it seems like everyone's using polyester right now. With those loose sleeves I'm not sure I'd worry about being too hot in it.

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151949 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:17:40 GMT

On 6/17/2014 tansy said: It's a pretty top, HH, but it seems like everyone's using polyester right now. With those loose sleeves I'm not sure I'd worry about being too hot in it.

The point is that polyester is cheap cheap cheap and yet they are charging an arm and a leg for it.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:19:31 GMT

Did anyone ask ?

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tansy — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:19:59 GMT

On 6/17/2014 happy housewife said:
On 6/17/2014 tansy said: It's a pretty top, HH, but it seems like everyone's using polyester right now. With those loose sleeves I'm not sure I'd worry about being too hot in it.

The point is that polyester is cheap cheap cheap and yet they are charging an arm and a leg for it.

I know but right now polyester is in a lot of stores and it's pricey. I turned down several Chico's tops because of it.

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151949 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:20:29 GMT

There was a skirt on clearance in the early AM today but it was cut very skimpy by the click here size so I passed on that too. It came in a very pretty plum color though.

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151949 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:22:27 GMT

I oove his designs but I think whoever sets the QVC prices anymore is smoking loco weed.

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lulu2 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:25:42 GMT

Not all polyester is created equal. When I travel I pack some polyester items.

While natural fibers may breathe, they also wrinkle, stretch out particularly in the seat or knees, many must be dry cleaned and those that can be washed, tend to shrink a bit.

Polyester does not wrinkle, can be rinsed in the sink, dries quickly and holds it shape.

Polyester does not always mean cheap.

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brii — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:27:09 GMT

Bob Mackie's things are almost all polyester too.

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151949 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:43:45 GMT

On 6/17/2014 brii said:
Bob Mackie's things are almost all polyester too.

And your point is??????

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Preds — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:52:18 GMT

On 6/17/2014 happy housewife said:
On 6/17/2014 brii said:
Bob Mackie's things are almost all polyester too.

And your point is??????

I think her point is .... You want a name on your poly then you pay for it. Go to a Target or Wally or anywhere else and you are going to pay for a poly because people don't want to iron and send stuff out to be dry cleaned. Whole different breed now. No need to be grumpy about it.

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brii — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:03:42 GMT

On 6/17/2014 happy housewife said:
On 6/17/2014 brii said:
Bob Mackie's things are almost all polyester too.

And your point is??????

Most designers are using poly now.

Sheesh...

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Kachina624 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:04:33 GMT

What material would you like for them to use? The choices are not limitless. They could use silk but the price point would be well over $100. That's why Bob Mackie gave up making items out of silk. The miracle of polyester is that they can make it to imitate just about any other fabric. Nylon could be used but it's hotter than poly.

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151949 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:10:51 GMT

On 6/17/2014 kachina624 said: What material would you like for them to use? The choices are not limitless. They could use silk but the price point would be well over $100. That's why Bob Mackie gave up making items out of silk. The miracle of polyester is that they can make it to imitate just about any other fabric. Nylon could be used but it's hotter than poly.

i don't really care what fabric they use - i just want it to be appropriately priced. Sheesh. Typical of this BB - totally do not read or comprehend the OP then run off with snark about something that is totally off the point. $52 is not APPROPRIATE price for a polyester blouse.

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brii — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:12:48 GMT

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maryebrown_1 — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:21:24 GMT

On 6/17/2014 happy housewife said:
On 6/17/2014 kachina624 said: What material would you like for them to use? The choices are not limitless. They could use silk but the price point would be well over $100. That's why Bob Mackie gave up making items out of silk. The miracle of polyester is that they can make it to imitate just about any other fabric. Nylon could be used but it's hotter than poly.

i don't really care what fabric they use - i just want it to be appropriately priced. Sheesh. Typical of this BB - totally do not read or comprehend the OP then run off with snark about something that is totally off the point. $52 is not APPROPRIATE price for a polyester blouse.

Well, take it up with QVC about their pricing...and while your at it, the topic might be better suited for the Fashion Forums. Perhaps you can find some like-minded posters there!

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lolakimono — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 23:27:37 GMT