topic Re: Why no swim separates? in Fashion

Why no swim separates?

DMHSLIB — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:12:23 GMT

Just looking at today's swimsuit show, and am disappointed yet again. Such cute suits- but sets only! QVC has such a huge audience- why do they not offer more swim separates for those of us with less than average shapes? If you are large on the bottom and have small breasts, you are totally out of luck here! Much smaller companies, like Lands End, can do it- and I generally end up going there for a good fit. So why can QVC get on this?

Another pet peeve- amny of us wear rashguard tops these days, but they are not to be found on this site. It's not like they are a rare item elsewhere, so why are they not here?

So many swimsuit designers on QVC- all offering the same type of suit- cute, but not for the large numbers of us with different size tops and bottoms, not to mention heights- the tops are not usually good for short people in that the straps don't adjust much.

Re: Why no swim separates?

Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:23:39 GMT

@DMHSLIB wrote:
Just looking at today's swimsuit show, and am disappointed yet again. Such cute suits- but sets only! QVC has such a huge audience- why do they not offer more swim separates for those of us with less than average shapes? If you are large on the bottom and have small breasts, you are totally out of luck here! Much smaller companies, like Lands End, can do it- and I generally end up going there for a good fit. So why can QVC get on this?
Another pet peeve- amny of us wear rashguard tops these days, but they are not to be found on this site. It's not like they are a rare item elsewhere, so why are they not here?
So many swimsuit designers on QVC- all offering the same type of suit- cute, but not for the large numbers of us with different size tops and bottoms, not to mention heights- the tops are not usually good for short people in that the straps don't adjust much.

@DMHSLIB

Maybe they didn't sell very well last year?

What is a rashguard top? I've never heard of this.

Re: Why no swim separates?

MarthaStewardess — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:04:37 GMT

I agree with OP. QVC often talks about what a huge audience they have. Why not offer more variety in sizes? I'm tall, and didn't see any long torso swimsuits. In most clothes they offer petite, regular and plus sizes, but rarely anything for talls. Funny thing is, the odd times that they do, they seem to sell quickly.

Re: Why no swim separates?

jackthebear — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:09:49 GMT

Probably too hard to keep inventory, Q likes to sell sets of things, like sets of tanks, bras etc

Hard to predict how many sizes of tops vs bottoms they would need, too complex for this medium. Their swimsuit season is very short as well.

My guess on this

Re: Why no swim separates?

jackthebear — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:11:08 GMT

Old Navy had rashguards last year, I got one half price

Re: Why no swim separates?

Lipstickdiva — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:23:23 GMT

Honestly I didn't realize QVC even sold that many swimsuits. I see very few shows on air. Everything I've ever seen them sell were all slimming suits of some kind. They just aren't my choice to go to for swimwear.

Re: Why no swim separates?

BARBIE100 — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:32:25 GMT

I would love to see more bottoms to go with the tops. Board shorts, briefs, swim shorts etc.

Re: Why no swim separates?

Mz iMac — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 20:58:30 GMT

FWIW......

Kohl's offline department stores has a huge selection of separates when it comes to bathing suits.

Re: Why no swim separates?

ROMARY — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:22:07 GMT

I'm thinking that it might be better to find swimwear separates at regular stores. I'm very long, and I need more coverage. Would love to see true brief panty, or maybe a short boy-short in the swimsuits. For swimming.

Re: Why no swim separates?

FranandZoe — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:34:28 GMT

The best swimsuits are at Lands End - try landsend.com. They have so many separates for all shapes and sizes.

Re: Why no swim separates?

insomniac2 — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:01:39 GMT

The term "rashguard" is new to me.

Re: Why no swim separates?

bells4me — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:29:39 GMT

If you are over 40 and don't look like Christy Brinkley you shouldn't be in a swimsuit or at least wear a one piece.

Re: Why no swim separates?

sandy53 — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 01:26:15 GMT

I recommend swimoutlet.com for swimsuits of all kinds, including separates.

Re: Why no swim separates?

Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 04:17:12 GMT

@insomniac2 wrote:
The term "rashguard" is new to me.

Ditto .... anyone know what this means?

Re: Why no swim separates?

Nataliesgramma — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 09:54:56 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@insomniac2 wrote:
The term "rashguard" is new to me.

Ditto .... anyone know what this means?

It's like a swim shirt that protects against sunburn or abrasions. I imagine people wear them for water skiing...snorkeling....

Re: Why no swim separates?

ID2 — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:48:59 GMT

I googled the word "rashguard" and instantly found the meaning, HTH

Re: Why no swim separates?

I am still oxox — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 11:24:12 GMT

Why do some people not think be before they post Whoa I am 61 and spend my weekend at the town pool, what should I be wearing, a burlap sack. Just an FYI I see all shapes and sizes and most dress appropriate for the situation.

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@bells4me wrote:
If you are over 40 and don't look like Christy Brinkley you shouldn't be in a swimsuit or at least wear a one piece.

Re: Why no swim separates?

FranandZoe — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:27:03 GMT

Not wear a swimsuit if you're over 40?! That's ridiculous. Christie Brinkley is 62 - there are tens of thousands of 40 year olds and more who look better than she. I'm 64 and look just fine in a swimsuit. I wouldn't wear a bikini but I do wear tankinis. What am I supposed to wear to the pool or beach?

Re: Why no swim separates?

Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 14:54:18 GMT

@bells4me wrote:
If you are over 40 and don't look like Christy Brinkley you shouldn't be in a swimsuit or at least wear a one piece.

@bells4me

Oh good grief ..... that's ridiculous!

Where do people come up with this stuff?