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Is Denim & Co a Hit or Miss?

StateofMichigan — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 13:51:26 GMT

I used to be a huge Denim & Co fan. Everyday I would go to new arrivals and filter to the new Denim and Co. For the past year all my D&Co has been returned for either poor quality or sizing. Trust me, I look at all the name brands and check the sizing chart since they are all different.

I know a lot of women love Denim and Co but honestly by the reviews of this line I also see a lot of disapointment.

What happened to the good old days when the host would say to size up or size down?

Return are so expensive I have resorted to saving all my returns for the month and putting them in a large post office flat rate box for chaper returns. Trust me $17 is a lot cheaper than 6.95 for each item returned. And don't get me started on the exchange program QVC has, by the time QVC processes the return the item has sold out. They need to check into Amazons exchange program.

And why do I read so many reviews where women say they have either washed or worn the item and can't return it. YES YOU CAN!!!

Quite honestly I think Denim and Co needs a new designer. I know a lot of women love Gary but I feel he is out of touch with what women really what in fashion and material.

I am so tired of synthetic materals, where is the cotton for summer? Think about it. How many Denim and Co items from the past year do you really love??? I just went thru my orders for 2019 and I returned all Denim and Co that I ordered. I kept 2 Du Jour Tops. All my money went to Belle by Kim Gravel and her lovely slub cotton tops.

What are your feelings about Denim and Co?

Re: Is Denim & Co a Hit or Miss?

songbird — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 13:57:49 GMT

@StateofMichigan

I thought you couldn't return different items in one box to QVC?

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Sis Phillips — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:00:54 GMT

I love Denim and Co and Iam surprised QVC allowed you to put all of your hateful message on,

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:02:58 GMT

@songbird

You can as long as all of the items in the box have the same return warehouse address.

For example jewelry returns go to a different return warehouse than apparel, etc.

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Nitefall — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:07:20 GMT

MichiganLover I agree with everyting you said times TWO! I tried the return policy once, never again it;s a joke, and yes you are completely 1000% right they need to look at Amazon's return policy, IMHO the best in the industry.

And ABSOLUTELY you can return something if it's been washed, I've been a Q customer since 1996. With the shipping charges I really have changed my shopping habits with the Q, at least HSN still returns ALL your original shipping charges but I don't expect that will last forever and when they stop that they will have lost me as a customer as well!

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CAMOGIRL — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:10:57 GMT

D&C has definitely gone downhill.

Used to buy a piece here and there, now nothing for quite sometime.

One can find better basics elsewhere for less money and better quality.

I do not know how a basic line can go downhill anyhow

I guess cheaper labor, cheaper materials, boring designers - whatever...

Re: Is Denim & Co a Hit or Miss?

KingstonsMom — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:11:25 GMT

@Sis Phillips wrote:
I love Denim and Co and Iam surprised QVC allowed you to put all of your hateful message on,

@Sis Phillips

Why???

If that's her opinion of declining quality with a brand why shouldn't she be able to say so, posts are opinions, that's how forums work.

I find nothing "hateful" in her post.

I've shopped here for 25+ years, bought a ton of D&C in the past, but I personally agree with her assessment, as to the current quality, fit and style compared to the past.

Re: Is Denim & Co a Hit or Miss?

QVCkitty1 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:13:48 GMT

@StateofMichigan , I could have written your post. I don’t even check the new D&C merch. anymore, I won’t even go into all of my reasons so I don’t risk being “ hateful” for having an opinion. 🤦‍♀️

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Dusty1 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:15:33 GMT

@StateofMichiganI wear a lot of basics. I don't do many prints or trendy clothes.

I have worn D&C for years & years & I do love the quality of the clothing. The basic fit is perfect for me. I am short & fat, so an XL D&C top that is about 29" long with longer short sleeves (3/4 & long sleeves work, too) is great.

I love that they do fashionable basics with different necklines & trims (I have a v neck with crochet insets at the shoulders that I love & would love to have more colors, although I wear mostly black.).

I love their jeans. very comfortable & wear great. No baggy knees. No droopy bottoms.

The price of D&C seems to have doubled, which keeps me from ordering like I used to. I have to consider something for quite a while before clicking on buy, where I never hesitated before. And, then we all know the price to try it on is, at least, $10 so I have to be pretty certain of the item before I buy.

So, I do wear mostly D&C clothes in my life because it works for me. Yes, I wish they were less expensive.

I love the quality. I love the convenience. The prices are a bit higher than I consider "fair", but when I get my own shopping channel I will get to set the "fair" price myself!

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StateofMichigan — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:17:48 GMT

Nope, you can return as many items as you want in one box, I just put the return slip inside one of the bags, example if 2 tee shirts came in one bag and I am returning with a lot of other things I just put the return slip in the bag of one of the tees.

I have been doing this for a couple of years when the quality of items became poor and my returns became higher.

I have never had a problem with returns in one box and it's a LOT chaper

Re: Is Denim & Co a Hit or Miss?

StateofMichigan — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:18:57 GMT

Why is my opinion hateful?

It's just how I feel. Have a good day.

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kaydee50 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:29:59 GMT

I'm not sure if the quality or styles have gone downhill. But the prices have sure gone up and I can find the same items at Macy's or elsewhere for half the price of D&C so that drastically limits what I order from QVC.

I don't feel that any of the Q's and now HSN which has unfortunately become more like the Q, brands warrant the prices that are being charged.

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cherry — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:42:59 GMT

I only have 1 item ,a leather jacket. I just love it. They carried petite ,so ,I didn't have to get the sleeves shortened. The quality is beautiful ,and the price was great. I got it on clearance

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seaBreeze — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:43:50 GMT

My D&C pull-on jeans in light denim--washed only delicate, Woolite--after five or so washings appear "severely faded" in spots as if SOMEONE SPILLED BLEACH on them-!

My dark denim are fine and washed same amt. of times, must HAVE BEEN THE DYE used on the light pr. In the past, D&C fabric was actually superior (also including in that is Sport Saavy which I still wear). Too late to return the jeans--but no longer wear--sadly. No more D&C.

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StateofMichigan — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:49:47 GMT

I would have called customer service. Sounds like you are a long time customer and jeans shouldn't fade after a few washings.

Anytime I have contacted CS they have been very helpful. I had a pair of Clarks, which I no longer buy due to quality, and a strap broke after 4 months, I returned for a full refund after calling CS.

***I swear the quality of Clarks at QVC are sub par.

I have Clarks near my home that has different styles and they are much better quality.

Also, do you know that Earth Brands also has a sub par line?

YES! it's true.

"Earth Origins" are the cheaper shoe and I will no longer purchase.

I just purchase Earth.

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Laneysmom — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:01:45 GMT

It's is NOT too late to return the light wash jeans. On several occasions including recently, I have called to arrange return of a defective clothing item and had no problem getting approval. It's important to call first and politely explain the defect.....customer service has always given me 10 days to return the item. I mark the return tag clearly as defective, explain why, and ask for all S&H to be credited. Not an issue. Good luck!!!

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Effie54 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:21:23 GMT

I've been saying the same thing for a while now. I know everyone loves Gary, but I don't care for the matronly designs. That design teams seems very out of touch to more modern styling that us gals are looking for. The tops are rubbery (too much spandex), and the material is now thin, with ho-hum styling. I don't care for pull on elastic waist pants, or floral tops. I've switched to Issac's items and love them; hip, chic and elegant.

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Effie54 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:22:22 GMT

@Sis Phillips wrote:
I love Denim and Co and Iam surprised QVC allowed you to put all of your hateful message on,

Her message isn't hateful - its stating her opinion

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:22:51 GMT

The only D&Co item I like is the Original Waist Pants (A53351).

The vast majority of D&Co items don't appeal to me at all. I just don't wear those kinds of clothes.

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Mj12 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:24:13 GMT

@Sis Phillips wrote:
I love Denim and Co and Iam surprised QVC allowed you to put all of your hateful message on,

There is not 1 hateful line in the OP's post. She is reviewing the line - the materials, the sizing, overall quality from her perspective.