topic Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model in Fashion

D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

LogoFan — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 19:51:10 GMT

This request is not exclusive to D & Co but covers all lines of clothing. Although I'm very happy for all of the models that lost weight and are now a size large; it does not help me as an x-large to see how clothing fits.

Most presentations are with the "xxs" and "xs" models including the petite height model which is appreciated. This does not show me how an item will look on me. Even the petite length on a size "xs" model does not show me how I would look. I am 5' 3" but the tops are all much longer in x-large than the "xs" on the petite height model so it just is not accurate view for me.

I do not expect you to provide both a plus petite height model and a plus model, but at least plus size 1X would help me to see how some items would look on my larger proportions.

Thanks for hearing me.

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

catprincess — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:04:05 GMT

I agree most of the models are 5'10"" or over amd all seem to wear XXS or XS. The petite model is cute but again XXS or XS! The couple of plus size models-Pam (redhead). And another blonde lady look well over 6ft. and I don't think that is a realistic picture of todays plus size woman-how about 5'5"" or 5'6""! And sometimes they stuff them into a size that is too small no matter what size they are.

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

jadakish — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 02:57:02 GMT

ITA. I was just thinking this the other day when watching. They never have a 1x-3x size model. They think if a model is wearing large than that is good enough. Large is not plus size. They need to have models that represent the fuller figure customer.

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NYwoman — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 03:12:30 GMT

There are large size models----Rene, Maria, the attractive red head (forget her name), and others, and you see Angel and Carolyn ("size large" ) wearing plus sizes.

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Mindy D — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:37:33 GMT

Real plus size models in differing heights. Please stop placing larger sized models behind the smaller sized models onscreen. It's a slap in the face. You will have less returns if you show much more detail of garments and jewelry with the camera. Have the models turn around to show the back of the garments. Carry more shorter length pants.

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

kelsey17 — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 10:43:57 GMT

On 1/17/2014 jadakish said:
ITA. I was just thinking this the other day when watching. They never have a 1x-3x size model. They think if a model is wearing large than that is good enough. Large is not plus size. They need to have models that represent the fuller figure customer.

I agree....i hardly ever see a true plus size model in any of the shows.....the only one i see these days is Rebecca (?) not sure of name...the red headed model 1X participate in the IM shows and the S. Graver shows (rarely)...............otherwise i don't see her in any of the shows....and i thought the other day when i switched on QVC i would LOVE to see a true 1X or 2X model in the layers of LOGO presentations. The reasons they don't put these models into most of the different designer clothes is because they want to show the clothing on thinner taller models to make everyone think these styles would look as good on them. And what bothers me is they ofter REFER to the LARGE as the Plus Size model.................which it is far from. Also the petite models are also on TALLER end of the petite sizing and always a small-petite size.................................and most times the tops on the petite models is overwhelming at best.......................

I know you can't please every body type.....but display the proper variations to help the customer judge what may or may not fit/look well on them...

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

HiLo — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 14:48:28 GMT

On 1/17/2014 NYwoman said:
There are large size models----Rene, Maria, the attractive red head (forget her name), and others, and you see Angel and Carolyn ("size large" ) wearing plus sizes.

I think most are referring to actual plus sizes and large doesn't come into that category.

Rebecca is the only 1X model I ever see and that is just occasionally..... to me she looks like even she has lost weight recently. While I think Maria has picked up a few pounds I don't think she is yet a 1X; her jackets don't close at whatever her new size is. Angel is not currently a model and besides she is not on regularly.

It is said that most mature women in America are not an extra small or even a small and certainly 5ft 9" and up is not average for most women who watch. So many plus size women like to order here because there are more styles to choose from. If I were a small size I'd much rather buy from a store so I could try the item on.because the stores in my area have so much to offer in the smaller sizes.even though roughly half the women in my area are at least a size large. Most of the teens are not that small either.

QVC would also save money by having one plus sized woman on every show as they would receive less returns.

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

ellaphant — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:46:17 GMT

On 1/18/2014 HiLo said:
On 1/17/2014 NYwoman said:
There are large size models----Rene, Maria, the attractive red head (forget her name), and others, and you see Angel and Carolyn ("size large" ) wearing plus sizes.

I think most are referring to actual plus sizes and large doesn't come into that category.

Rebecca is the only 1X model I ever see and that is just occasionally..... to me she looks like even she has lost weight recently. While I think Maria has picked up a few pounds I don't think she is yet a 1X; her jackets don't close at whatever her new size is. Angel is not currently a model and besides she is not on regularly.

It is said that most mature women in America are not an extra small or even a small and certainly 5ft 9" and up is not average for most women who watch. So many plus size women like to order here because there are more styles to choose from. If I were a small size I'd much rather buy from a store so I could try the item on.because the stores in my area have so much to offer in the smaller sizes.even though roughly half the women in my area are at least a size large. Most of the teens are not that small either.

QVC would also save money by having one plus sized woman on every show as they would receive less returns.

I am a petite..rarely does Q offer a petite model either.

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

LogoFan — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 00:57:19 GMT

Glad to see interest in this request. As some indicate, the only real size 1x plus size models are Rebecca and also Jessie. However, they are rarely in the shows and they are both very tall girls. Their height still makes it difficult to judge how lines like, for instance Lori Goldstein, because the really long tops don't look too long on a model that is almost 6' tall.

Hope someone notices our requests. Thanks.

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

Graciela 77 — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:44:29 GMT

Why when you have Carolyn who has no problem shaking everything in front of the camera?

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

LogoFan — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:51:18 GMT

Grace K, really don't understand your comment. Carolyn is not a plus size, but size large. Also, she is not petite height. So her modeling items does not help me.

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depglass — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 23:12:27 GMT

HSN has some very attractive statuesque plus models. I guess short plus women don't exist in the modeling world.

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Raider Fan — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:12:20 GMT

Rebecca, Jessie, and Pam. Carolyn is a L, size 14, and 5'8", Iris is a L, 5'10". Losing weight?...Suzanne, Brenda, Iris, Pam, Rebecca. Gaining weight? Maria (dark hair). Don't forget Jaque who is a L, 5'10". Also there is Carrie who remains heavier than she used to be. Monica and Kate look the same. Everyone looks more than 10 lbs. heavier on TV. You don't have to tell me I lately have been spending way too much time watching Q fashion shows but right now I can't do much else. Fingers crossed I'll be more active soon. :-)

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Desi — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 00:28:42 GMT

I agree. Except that I barely clear 5 ft. So, if a petite model is 5' 3" or 5' 4" and a small size, she isn't representing me (also I am either extra large or larger). Clothes swim on me that are fine if you are at the taller end of petite.

It would also help, and be more realistic, to show pants with flats. Most of us don't spend our days teetering on 5 inch stilettos. Yes, they make even a frumpy outfit look great but I can't wear heels, so whatever I purchase has to work in flats and Birki's (yes, I am that girl)!

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

Graciela 77 — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:00:54 GMT

Sorry Kat. I didn't catch the reference about the petite ( height). However, I am one of those posters who does not believe that Carolyn nor Leah are a size large. I know that's what they say.

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

Katcat1 — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:32:33 GMT

Computer problem with letter preceding "B". We need Hispnic models, Koren, Chinese, Jpnese, Koren nd the list goes on. Sometimes it is impossible to hve everything you wnt.

Re: D & Co We Need a Plus Size Model

Trix — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:59:11 GMT

I want to see a light and dark skinned black model on makeup shows too, but it's not going to happen so I've given up. In other words the models will continue to be tall and typically size XS and Large. I was surprised when Meredith (the short model) was added to D&C shows.