topic Re: TOLANI FABRICS in Fashion

TOLANI FABRICS

Shanus — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:31:40 GMT

When TOLANI was first presented and touted as only available in "high end stores", wasn't the fabric a mix of silk and the price higher? I noticed the TSV yesterday was under $50 and Q is still making money on each one sold. The fabric on most online pieces is model.

Can someone explain?

Re: TOLANI FABRICS

ALRATIBA — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:35:21 GMT

@Shanus

My guess is that to make the items affordable ... they went to more affordable fabrics.

Personally - I don't think that those Tolani styles work with modal.

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clista — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:41:50 GMT

My guess her ridiculous style is not what most people buy. Allthose figured fabrics are ridiculous.

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Shanus — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:44:55 GMT

@ALRATIBA @clista I'm not one for big florals, but figured to lower the price, they made a TSV in less expensive fabric. Hope women realized that when ordering.

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D Kay — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:59:38 GMT

I have heard a couple of the show hosts say that the line sold in stores is silk but the line sold on qvc will be done in modal which is less expensive and easier to care for.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:11:27 GMT

@Shanus

I don't lke florals at all ... but her abstract and patchwork aren't bad.

What really, really, really bothers me is when someone designs a loose, flowy garment and uses a fabric that when worn and anyone facing you sees the wrong side of the fabric whenever you move.

Fly-away fronts and wide sleeves, hi-lo skirts - you see the faded wrong side with every movement. Makes the clothes look shoddy. (SG is a prime example.)

In the late 1950s we (friends from school / neighborhood) were in high school when one summer our mothers sent us to classes to learn how to choose the correct fabrcs, measure, cut, sew, and alter patterns. It's not rocket science!

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Shanus — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:16:48 GMT

@ALRATIBA wrote:
@Shanus

I don't lke florals at all ... but her abstract and patchwork aren't bad.

What really, really, really bothers me is when someone designs a loose, flowy garment and uses a fabric that when worn and anyone facing you sees the wrong side of the fabric whenever you move.

Fly-away fronts and wide sleeves, hi-lo skirts - you see the faded wrong side with every movement. Makes the clothes look shoddy. (SG is a prime example.)

In the late 1950s we (friends from school / neighborhood) were in high school when one summer our mothers sent us to classes to learn how to choose the correct fabrcs, measure, cut, sew, and alter patterns. It's not rocket science!

@ALRATIBA I understand. Hate it for scarves, too. Tie it and the "wrong" side is different, faded.

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Shanus — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:20:12 GMT

@D Kay wrote:
I have heard a couple of the show hosts say that the line sold in stores is silk but the line sold on qvc will be done in modal which is less expensive and easier to care for.

@D Kay I like all natural fabrics when possible. Silk, linen and cotton do require more care, but worth it to me. I personally don't like the feel of poly, rayon, model, tencel & others.

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jpie — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:27:37 GMT

@clista wrote:
My guess her ridiculous style is not what most people buy. Allthose figured fabrics are ridiculous.

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They certainly aren't for me. It's just too much all at once. If it were a solid color with her signature print around the border it would be better. I also don't think the backside hung properly on anyone, regardless of their size.

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Shanus — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:37:32 GMT

@jpie wrote:
@clista wrote:
My guess her ridiculous style is not what most people buy. Allthose figured fabrics are ridiculous.
____

They certainly aren't for me. It's just too much all at once. If it were a solid color with her signature print around the border it would be better. I also don't think the backside hung properly on anyone, regardless of their size.

@jpie Oh, there were matching flowing pants, too. Now, that's a lot going on. The fabric of the top did cling to whatever pants models were wearing.

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jpie — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:54:53 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@jpie wrote:
@clista wrote:
My guess her ridiculous style is not what most people buy. Allthose figured fabrics are ridiculous.
____

They certainly aren't for me. It's just too much all at once. If it were a solid color with her signature print around the border it would be better. I also don't think the backside hung properly on anyone, regardless of their size.

@jpie Oh, there were matching flowing pants, too. Now, that's a lot going on. The fabric of the top did cling to whatever pants models were wearing.

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😂 I saw that poor little petite model wearing the matching set. She was a cutie, but it looked like a clown show. Just too much for her tiny body!

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ECBG — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:58:20 GMT

@Shanus @jpie @ALRATIBA @D Kay @clista

Looking at this thread, I went over to see the TOLANI designs.

All I can say is WOW! The prints and combinations are a train wreck! I've seen some spring collections that were terrible, and this collection seems to fall right into the stack!

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jpie — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 16:09:37 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus @jpie @ALRATIBA @D Kay @clista

Looking at this thread, I went over to see the TOLANI designs.

All I can say is WOW! The prints and combinations are a train wreck! I've seen some spring collections that were terrible, and this collection seems to fall right into the stack!

___

Hi! I look at all of your posts of what you wear daily, along with all of the other ladies. I must say, you always look so put together. Your style is classic and tailored. This particular Tolani fashion is not for ladies like us! I do like some of the blouses she has, but I haven't bought them.

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ECBG — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 16:43:34 GMT

@jpie wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus @jpie @ALRATIBA @D Kay @clista

Looking at this thread, I went over to see the TOLANI designs.

All I can say is WOW! The prints and combinations are a train wreck! I've seen some spring collections that were terrible, and this collection seems to fall right into the stack!
___

Hi! I look at all of your posts of what you wear daily, along with all of the other ladies. I must say, you always look so put together. Your style is classic and tailored. This particular Tolani fashion is not for ladies like us! I do like some of the blouses she has, but I haven't bought them.

@jpie Thank you for the lovely compliment. I'm a professional stylist after retiring from teaching. My top areas were Clothing construction, Tailoring, Design, and Interior Design.

I'm a winter and stick to the jewel tones and brights mainly.

Love your hair!

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Kachina624 — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:40:32 GMT

I don't remember any mention of silk. They've always touted the Modal. I think QVC has not sold any fabric containing silk for years. I love some of the Tolani designs but not the florals. The only on of yesterday's TSV that I liked was the blue tie dye but I have no use for a garment like that.

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jpie — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:40:36 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@jpie wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus @jpie @ALRATIBA @D Kay @clista

Looking at this thread, I went over to see the TOLANI designs.

All I can say is WOW! The prints and combinations are a train wreck! I've seen some spring collections that were terrible, and this collection seems to fall right into the stack!
___

Hi! I look at all of your posts of what you wear daily, along with all of the other ladies. I must say, you always look so put together. Your style is classic and tailored. This particular Tolani fashion is not for ladies like us! I do like some of the blouses she has, but I haven't bought them.
@jpie Thank you for the lovely compliment. I'm a professional stylist after retiring from teaching. My top areas were Clothing construction, Tailoring, Design, and Interior Design.
I'm a winter and stick to the jewel tones and brights mainly.

Love your hair!

________

Well, thank you! That picture is about three years old, but that was the best at-home blow out before a date, and then he ghosted me! I thought, rather than waste a great selfie photo op, and get super angry, I'd make the best of the situation! I gave him about four days to explain why he did this. He never got back to me. I blocked him from every possible form of communication! My hair is much longer now thanks to Wen and recently Tweek'd.

I too am a retired teacher. Secondary science, 32 years! Unlike you, I did not take on a job. I salute you for doing this, but I enjoy my schedule-free life I suppose.

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ECBG — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:19:01 GMT

@jpie wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@jpie wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus @jpie @ALRATIBA @D Kay @clista

Looking at this thread, I went over to see the TOLANI designs.

All I can say is WOW! The prints and combinations are a train wreck! I've seen some spring collections that were terrible, and this collection seems to fall right into the stack!
___

Hi! I look at all of your posts of what you wear daily, along with all of the other ladies. I must say, you always look so put together. Your style is classic and tailored. This particular Tolani fashion is not for ladies like us! I do like some of the blouses she has, but I haven't bought them.
@jpie Thank you for the lovely compliment. I'm a professional stylist after retiring from teaching. My top areas were Clothing construction, Tailoring, Design, and Interior Design.
I'm a winter and stick to the jewel tones and brights mainly.

Love your hair!
________

Well, thank you! That picture is about three years old, but that was the best at-home blow out before a date, and then he ghosted me! I thought, rather than waste a great selfie photo op, and get super angry, I'd make the best of the situation! I gave him about four days to explain why he did this. He never got back to me. I blocked him from every possible form of communication! My hair is much longer now thanks to Wen and recently Tweek'd.

I too am a retired teacher. Secondary science, 32 years! Unlike you, I did not take on a job. I salute you for doing this, but I enjoy my schedule-free life I suppose.

@jpie Good to hear everything is running smothly now!

When you answer, if you will do @ there woll be a drop down. You can chose the person you wish to flag, otherwise, we may not run over your reply unless we happen to come back to the thread.

Re: TOLANI FABRICS

Andreatoo — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 01:29:11 GMT

@jpie wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@jpie wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus @jpie @ALRATIBA @D Kay @clista

Looking at this thread, I went over to see the TOLANI designs.

All I can say is WOW! The prints and combinations are a train wreck! I've seen some spring collections that were terrible, and this collection seems to fall right into the stack!
___

Hi! I look at all of your posts of what you wear daily, along with all of the other ladies. I must say, you always look so put together. Your style is classic and tailored. This particular Tolani fashion is not for ladies like us! I do like some of the blouses she has, but I haven't bought them.
@jpie Thank you for the lovely compliment. I'm a professional stylist after retiring from teaching. My top areas were Clothing construction, Tailoring, Design, and Interior Design.
I'm a winter and stick to the jewel tones and brights mainly.

Love your hair!
________

Well, thank you! That picture is about three years old, but that was the best at-home blow out before a date, and then he ghosted me! I thought, rather than waste a great selfie photo op, and get super angry, I'd make the best of the situation! I gave him about four days to explain why he did this. He never got back to me. I blocked him from every possible form of communication! My hair is much longer now thanks to Wen and recently Tweek'd.

I too am a retired teacher. Secondary science, 32 years! Unlike you, I did not take on a job. I salute you for doing this, but I enjoy my schedule-free life I suppose.

@jpie

I can attribute my hair growth to wen also! (And switching from a brush to a comb) And I too alternate between wen and tweakd

@Shanus Tolani at QVC has never been made of silk. They've said from the beginning that her usual line in department stores, that is very spendy, is silk but for the Q she's doing the line in Modal.

What bothers me is they continuously talk about exclusivity i.e. limited edition, capsule collections, and that she's never bringing anything back ('Once they're gone they're gone!') but yet they replenish the pieces every time?!

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Shanus — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:35:29 GMT

@Andreatoo Annoying, right? They always say that about many lines and styles that show up again in a few months. Barefoot Dreams is also famous for that....never coming back, get yours now, only order of the year....but doesn't sell well and it's back $10 off. That's how I purchased my last long cardigan (very long since petites were sold out) but all colors/sizes in reg. still available.

***BTW, enjoy your "outfits of the day".

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lulu1 — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 17:13:27 GMT

I'm the odd poster who actually owns a few pieces from Tolani. I purchased the TSV in both the black and red combinations. The modal is light and cool in the summer. I've worn my tops as bathing suit cover-ups. This is how I will use the TSVs I purchased.

Obviously we all have different taste. I would never purposely call something ugly or a train wreck. I almost always receive compliments on my choice of wardrobe. In my world, I am known as a fashion maven.