topic Re: Plus Size models sizes are off in Fashion

Plus Size models sizes are off

Maia719 — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:08:42 GMT

Why do they never put the appropriate size on the plus size models? Their clothes are always too small and not flattering at all. They also make it hard to judge how the sizes may fit customers viewing the show.

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willomenia — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:40:00 GMT

because not even the hosts wear their correct size. it seems to be a q thing that giving the correct size to everyone is not doable.

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cjm61 — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:52:23 GMT

Perhaps the size the plus size model was wearing was the best size offered for her? I have seen where a larger model had on jean type pants, I forget the brand, and the pants looked skin tight on her legs but when she lifted her shirt to show the waist area you could see the waist was a little too big. So, a larger size would be too large in the waist.

Again, I believe the models measurements should be given whether they are a plus size or an xxs petite. For me personally, that is the most helpful along with checking out the actual garment measurements. The only time it helps what the model is wearing is when her height is given then I know how long an item is. I am short and if it goes to the models knees its an easy pass as I do not like dresses that long.

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Carmie — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:56:54 GMT

There is no way QVC could have every size of every garment they're showing on set. They order the sizes they think will work most of the time.

Models, plus size or not are all built differently and they are different sizes. QVC might have a size 1x to be modeled on set. What happens if a model is busty and would look better in 2x? Where are they going to get that size? Should they send the model home and request a smaller busted one?

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cjm61 — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:13:05 GMT

Well, @Carmie I don't think they should be sent home. However, they should know the models measurements ahead of the show and make sure they have the size that would best fit. If I was a vendor I would want the item to be presented in the best way possible. If a model does not look good in the size available, I believe it would be in the best interest of both QVC and the vendor that the model does not come out to show the garment.

I have visited the studio in the past, the items they will present are known well in advance. I'm just pointing out that if I was the owner of one of these businesses I definitely would want a model that looks "good" in my creations.

Re: Plus Size models sizes are off

nycalady — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:10:12 GMT

I think part of the issue is that different styles and/fabrics are cut differently & where they're made also affects the size. QVC has brainwashed viewers into this "regular QVC size"/thing so models & hosts wear things that may be their correct size in one garment but not another. Customer confidence would shrink even more if they kept changing sizes.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:43:12 GMT

I've often said to myself ....

"there's not enough money on earth to pay me enough to go on TV dressed in clothes like that"

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Nightowlz — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:58:50 GMT

I don't understand why so many people like to wear clothes that are too small. It's not a good look.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 23:07:36 GMT

I think you are just seeing what you want to see. Occasionally, the hosts and ALL the models would look better if they went up a size.

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NYCLatinaMe — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:35:36 GMT

Many of us have complained that clothes don't fit us as we expect. Maybe the same thing happens with the models. For me, if it fits the hips, it may be too big on the shoulders, etc.

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GayleK — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:45:26 GMT

I think all the hosts/models (plus size or not) always wear a size too small for them. They're always tugging on the garment to get it to fall where it should. Like it's a contest to see who can squeeze into the XXS.

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SoCal Bred — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:07:34 GMT

I have seen worse clothes fittings on the HSN plus size models, yikes!

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Estellee — Sun, 21 May 2023 12:54:09 GMT

For me, I think they should have more plus size models that don't have perfect curves.

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Luvsmyfam — Sun, 21 May 2023 13:06:42 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe I have that exact same problem.Actually,I problem could be in a sz small or medium in tops,but bottom half is more of a xtra lg.