topic Re: Is this a mistake? in Fashion

Is this a mistake?

ALRATIBA — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:15:51 GMT

Just wondering if they meant to do this. It would look better w/o the front seam.

Who would pay $50+ (w/s&h) for this?

The seam is down the front and the pattern doesn't match.

No seam down the back.

Re: Is this a mistake?

sunshine45 — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:17:01 GMT

@ALRATIBA

what is the item number so we can go to the item page?

the photos are quite blurry.

Re: Is this a mistake?

SilleeMee — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:19:30 GMT

I think it would be nearly impossible to match something with this kind of pattern:

Re: Is this a mistake?

ALRATIBA — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:21:50 GMT

@sunshine45

oops! A588156 item number

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It was just on the D&Co show.

Re: Is this a mistake?

Mindy D — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:24:05 GMT

@ALRATIBA @The seam in front is intentional. I just watched Gary G describe the garment on air today. I'm not sure if the mismatched pattern at the front seam is intentional.

Re: Is this a mistake?

chrystaltree — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:27:27 GMT

Of course it's intentional.

Re: Is this a mistake?

ALRATIBA — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:29:19 GMT

@SilleeMee

Odd that a designer would choose (or create) a print like that for that shirt.

Also wondering ... if It's possible that the model has the shirt on backwards!

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@SilleeMee wrote:
I think it would be nearly impossible to match something with this kind of pattern:

Re: Is this a mistake?

Kachina624 — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:51:51 GMT

@ALRATIBA Was that from the early D&C show today? There was a front seam unmatching one there. It would've been almost impossible to match the wacky design but it looked awful.

Some designers seem to think a front seam is so slenderizing that it trumps all else. I disagree.

Re: Is this a mistake?

ALRATIBA — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:53:43 GMT

@Kachina624

I vaguely recall a while back ...Gary mentioning that he's proud to say that seams are always matched on D&Co clothes.

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@Kachina624 wrote:
@ALRATIBA Was that from the early D&C show today? There was a front seam unmatching one there. It would've been almost impossible to match the wacky design but it looked awful.

Some designers seem to think a front seam is so slenderizing that it trumps all else. I disagree.

Re: Is this a mistake?

ALRATIBA — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:50:46 GMT

@Mindy D

If it's a "design element" - it looked so awful that Gary would have explained the reason for the mis-match.

The fact that he didn't say anything - seems to indicate to me he was hoping no one would notice.

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@Mindy D wrote:
@ALRATIBA @The seam in front is intentional. I just watched Gary G describe the garment on air today. I'm not sure if the mismatched pattern at the front seam is intentional.

Re: Is this a mistake?

Carmie — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:01:47 GMT

D & C fashions often have mismatched seams....especially at the side of striped garments...it is a sign of cheap, cheap, cheap shoddy workmanship.

If you won't match the seams, you should use a fabric that does not need to have the pattern matched up....like a small print or solid.

I have complained about this before, recently with a TSV checked dress. Some people don't mind and they buy anyway. Not me.

I have said before that Kim Gravel matches her prints at the seams. Her items are usully more expensive, but better made.

Re: Is this a mistake?

SharkE — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:07:38 GMT

I'd pass

Re: Is this a mistake?

ALRATIBA — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:12:30 GMT

@Carmie

I completely agree with you.

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@Carmie wrote:
D & C fashions often have mismatched seams....especially at the side of striped garments...it is a sign of cheap, cheap, cheap shoddy workmanship.

If you won't match the seams, you should use a fabric that does not need to have the pattern matched up....like a small print or solid.

I have complained about this before, recently with a TSV checked dress. Some people don't mind and they buy anyway. Not me.

I have said before that Kim Gravel matches her prints at the seams. Her items are usully more expensive, but better made.

Re: Is this a mistake?

wilma — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:32:32 GMT

I don't like front center seams on tops. I know the vertical line is supposed to be elongating, but I just don't like seeing a seam there. Side seams & back seams look more polished and professionally sewn. JMO

Re: Is this a mistake?

Nightowlz — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:22:37 GMT

@Mindy D wrote:
@ALRATIBA @The seam in front is intentional. I just watched Gary G describe the garment on air today. I'm not sure if the mismatched pattern at the front seam is intentional.

@Mindy D @ALRATIBA

IMO the mismatched pattern says cheap. Would look better with seam in back.

Guess I replied to the wrong poster. My mind is some place else today.

Re: Is this a mistake?

kaydee50 — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 21:23:01 GMT

I wouldn't pay $50 for any item of clothing that I've seen on QVC. Everything, IMO, is way overpriced. As for this particular shirt, it does look lopsided but I'm sure that was intentional. And it's the ubiquitous poly/span. Enough already!

Re: Is this a mistake?

San Antonio Gal — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:42:58 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I think it would be nearly impossible to match something with this kind of pattern:

Agree @SilleeMee - there's no way to match the pattern of a busy print like this one.