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Basso TSV Review

Mistreatedbycs — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 22:57:50 GMT

Well it took me longer to open the box than to get it packed up to go back.

What a disappointment for me. I had high expectations and the way it was packed was very nice.

It's very lightweight and I think that's the problem. There are faux throws that have more weight than this coat. I don't mean heavy weight but more like body of the material. On the hanger it looked poor to me. The seams on the front are not sewn nice, looks like it's buckling and uneven. The lining felt to me that it was "not one with the coat" if that makes sense, seems a little slippery slidy in areas and more like an after thought for the coat, didn't seem to match, I felt uncomfortable.

I viewed my coat as poor quality. It didn't feel substantial, didn't feel warm and i have no idea how to fool around with that collar, it opens on the tip somehow but I knew I wasn't going to keep it so I didn't take the time to figure it out.

I think that's it for DB coats for me, the last 2 have been duds for me and I'm not going to experiment with any more.

If you like your coat, go for it but I didn't believe it was worth the money and sure didn't look good on me.

Oh and if anyone has a bit of a tummy the pockets are positioned on either side of one's tummy (if you have one) and they stick out.

Re: Basso TSV Review

jaxs mom — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:18:54 GMT

Thanks for the review. Sorry it wasn't up to your expectations. I didn't order it myself.

Re: Basso TSV Review

Goldengate8361 — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:05:20 GMT

I ordered two of them (ivory and brown), but I plan to return both. I thought the quality was fine, but I didn't like the colors in person. The brown (I.e. Chocolate) was especially disappointing. In person, it was a drab cool brown, not really a chocolate brown. I thought it looked fake and cheap. The ivory one was pretty, but it's a little more dressy in my opinion and it's just not worth the expense to me. This was my first experience with Dennis basso and, despite me negative reviews, I'd love to find another faux fur from him that I like. I thought the quality of the construction of the coats was quite good.

Re: Basso TSV Review

fthunt — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:18:53 GMT

I bought one of DB coats a couple of years ago and although it had a lot 'fluff' it had no warmth at all. Probably fine for NYC where you jump in and out of cabs....but not for packing groceries in a parking lot in the winter with wind sweeping across the land. I gave it to a church for auction $$$ against their mortgage. LOL

Re: Basso TSV Review

ccassaday — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:24:39 GMT

Thanks for the review. I wanted ivory so bad but it was on waitlist and it hadn't changed to in process yet so I called and they switched me to the chocolate. Being disabled and not really going out much I don't need anything heavy. In the winter I basically only go out to appointments or to go get my hair cut at my aunts. How did you think the sizing was. I ordered the XXS. After seeing the XS on Jane I am pretty sure I would be the XXS. I am pretty tiny. I hope the arms arent to tight and don't fit real snug. Because then it will be hard to get on. I am bummed though about not getting the ivory.

Re: Basso TSV Review

sweetee2 — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:48:46 GMT

WOW, that's bad news. I have 3 of his coats so I ordered the ivory. I hope it works out. I've wanted ivory for a long time.

Re: Basso TSV Review

Shanus — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:57:05 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs Firstly, love your nickname...no explanation needed. Secondly, sorry you're disappointed w/ your coat. I had ordered a DB throw a few years ago and was very disappointed w/ that as well. When I saw the TSV on the models, my 1st thought was that it looked like the furry toilet seat cover at my Grandma's house. No order from me.

Re: Basso TSV Review

CalMom — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:01:08 GMT

Well, I ordered this TSV and it is the first piece of clothing or shoe that has to do with sizing. I always am afraid that things won't fit.

Someone described the fur as a bathrobe. That is what it does look like. I only wanted something not too heavy to wear at night when it is cold in Southern California.

I am amazed at how some women saying this coat runs small. Others say the coat runs large. Some women seem happy.

One woman called this dressy. I honestly don't know what to expect.

I heard it comes with a hanger and a garmet bag. What is the garment bag made of? Vinyl? Hope it is at least material.

It is coming on Thursday so I guess I will see. I ordered in Brown size Large (which I was able to switch to).

I do like buying from a store or from Macy's where there are free returns and not this nonsense.

Live and Learn.

Re: Basso TSV Review

libbyannE — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:02:34 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
Well it took me longer to open the box than to get it packed up to go back.

What a disappointment for me. I had high expectations and the way it was packed was very nice.

It's very lightweight and I think that's the problem. There are faux throws that have more weight than this coat. I don't mean heavy weight but more like body of the material. On the hanger it looked poor to me. The seams on the front are not sewn nice, looks like it's buckling and uneven. The lining felt to me that it was "not one with the coat" if that makes sense, seems a little slippery slidy in areas and more like an after thought for the coat, didn't seem to match, I felt uncomfortable.

I viewed my coat as poor quality. It didn't feel substantial, didn't feel warm and i have no idea how to fool around with that collar, it opens on the tip somehow but I knew I wasn't going to keep it so I didn't take the time to figure it out.

I think that's it for DB coats for me, the last 2 have been duds for me and I'm not going to experiment with any more.

If you like your coat, go for it but I didn't believe it was worth the money and sure didn't look good on me.

Oh and if anyone has a bit of a tummy the pockets are positioned on either side of one's tummy (if you have one) and they stick out.

It looked cheap in QVC presale pix.

Re: Basso TSV Review

culebra — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:29:47 GMT

I used to like Dennis Basso Coats. I have not ordered one in a long time as the last two times they were so flimsy and the faux fur was not good. I live in Chicago. If I order a faux fur coat I need it to be substantive. He has cheaped is faux fur line considerably. No more Dennis Basso for me!

Re: Basso TSV Review

Jk9 — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:06:15 GMT

I thought the tsv looked ripply and flimsy so I did not consider ordering. I have a couple of Basso coats that are over ten years old thatstill look great and are beautiful and warm. One is faux fur on one side and reverses to faux shearling with a hood. I get compliments on this one every time I wear it. Sorry to hear the quality has changed. I just don't think the coats look as good now and it seems there are sizing issues as well.

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Nataliesgramma — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 10:19:31 GMT

I bought 2 of his coats last year and really like them. I didn't like the collar in this one...just looked odd to me.....

Re: Basso TSV Review

Sweet_Serenity — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:29:16 GMT

@Nataliesgramma wrote:
I bought 2 of his coats last year and really like them. I didn't like the collar in this one...just looked odd to me.....

Wasn't interested from the first time seeing email. On point! Design of the coat itself. Reminded me! Gloria Swanson in Sunset Blvd! Walking down the stairs. Purchased two coats this season love both! Each have 5Stars. Last one scored! Clearance- Motto style leopard faux fur! Chose grey combo, Holiday parties fun.

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culebra — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 00:23:48 GMT

@Jk9 I also own the coat you mentioned in your posting. That coat was sensational. It was a TSV many years ago and has worn well. I live in Chicago. It still is my go to coat for casual warmth when it is very cold.

Re: Basso TSV Review

LIndaMJ — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:48:20 GMT

Over the years I've bought a few Basso coats/jackets and have loved them all. I ordered my usual size in the TSV and it is too small; especially in the chest. Back it goes.

Re: Basso TSV Review

CalMom — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 05:08:46 GMT

@LIndaMJ wrote:
Over the years I've bought a few Basso coats/jackets and have loved them all. I ordered my usual size in the TSV and it is too small; especially in the chest. Back it goes.

This is the first time I purchased a Dennis Basso Coat or any clothing from QVC. QVC sizing is very, very generous. I was debating whether I should buy the xlarge or large. I got the large and it is more than big enough. Much bigger in the front than the shoulder and arms. I am also a 36 C/D. QVC sizing is very generous in order to make the purchaser think that they are a smaller size than they actually are. I am 5'9".

This is not a plush coat. It is a casual lightweight coat. If you take the hood off (and that bizarre collar) and turn up the natural collar, you can see the material and the zipper for the hood. I purchased the coat in the Chocolate Color as that was the only collar that looked halfway normal. The other collars were gaudy!!!

Cheap Vinyl Dust Bag that will rip. Real Furs have cloth dust bags.

Cheap, Thin Hanger that is found in department store racks. Real Furs have a wide, thick, sturdy hangers.

I don't know how the hosts, models and Dennis can have a straight face while hocking this type of coat. If I ever saw him at the airport, I would shake my head and drag the coat on the ground as I walked by him.

I don't know how any woman can call this coat luxurious. I can't believe some women will keep this coat in their closet and wear it only on special occassions. It is an overpriced, everday thin coat for dog walking, shopping, casual dinner and movies. A great coat to wear on an airplane and you don't have to worry about it. This is not for very cold winter weather.

I can't imagine what it looks like out of the washer. I would not suggest it. And yes, that lepard collar (that doesn't match at the seam) should only be dry cleaned.

I hope you read this Dennis Basso!