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Do size 2 and 4 not wear bathing suits?

botticelli — Fri, 05 May 2017 20:14:23 GMT

Really QVC, do you think smaller figure women don't wear bathing suits. In fact, those sizes are harder to find as most start at 6. Disappointed considering you usually are so proud about your full range of sizes

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makena — Fri, 05 May 2017 20:18:22 GMT

I think smaller sizes are harder to find. Maybe the industry thinks smaller bodies can wear anything and don't need special attention. Maybe try petite suits; although I am small but don't wear petites.

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chrystaltree — Fri, 05 May 2017 20:37:31 GMT

That's true. If they are selling XXS and XS in clothing, why ignore those customers when it comes to a swim suit?

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ItsME — Fri, 05 May 2017 21:05:22 GMT

Apparently we're not supposed to swim???

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dex — Fri, 05 May 2017 21:17:50 GMT

@botticelli I guess small people are being left out...stand tall small people and let your voices be heard.I take an an xxs in q sizing so I think the 6 is probably considered small....anyway apparently all of the sixes are sold out so that should send a message.

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colliegirls — Fri, 05 May 2017 22:58:14 GMT

The Q's swimsuit styles are more for the mature or plus size women.

Most 2s and 4s do not wear the more coverage styles shown on QVC. IMHO!!

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CAMOGIRL — Fri, 05 May 2017 23:48:01 GMT

(Well now - you never know ... 😉).

But anyhow, I don't get my swimsuits from the Q, and I don't wear a 2 or 4 either.

IF I did, I would soooo buy something sexy!! Anywhere from a string bikini to a barely there one piece. I would sooooo be in swimsuit shopping heaven! 🏖

Happy swimsuit shopping ladies ... Everyone deserves a refreshing swim!!

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Desertdi — Sat, 06 May 2017 04:16:46 GMT

Target & Walmart have tons of swim attire in their "junior" departments

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 06 May 2017 16:26:46 GMT

It's a misconception that just because you wear a small size, you want something sexy. There are are many, many women, especially mature ones, who don't want a sexy bathing suit or who, although small, still don't want their matureness (skin that doesn't look like young anymore) on display.

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dex — Sat, 06 May 2017 20:46:33 GMT

@suzyQ3 I am in the thin and old group and I agree.I don't even think it is appropriate at my age to wear bikini suits.I like modest...cover me as much as you can,leave everything to the imagination and then all is good suits.I think Q is the only place that sells to my specs.

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Trix — Wed, 10 May 2017 06:00:34 GMT

@dex and @suzyQ3, I completely agree with your posts. Just because a woman has a body that could wear a skimpy bikini like the ones featured in the SI swuimsuit issue, doesn't mean that's what she wants to wear on the beach. Some of us like to keep our lower cheeks private.

@Desertdi, With all due respect, the junior swimsuits at Target and Walmart are not my style. The key word being "junior." As a woman in her mid-60s any fashion being marketed to juniors won't have the mature sophistication I require. That said, FYI, Target has swimwear selections in small sizes that are considered Missy. I have purchased two piece suits from their Mossimo collection before.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 10 May 2017 12:59:16 GMT

I guess we're not supposed to...

Like another poster said, I'm in the old and thin group and I don't want a string bikini or any other type of bikini available from the junior department.

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CHIP62 — Thu, 11 May 2017 02:53:29 GMT

I sooo totally agree with you. I am a solid XS or size 38IT 32 Germany. It is almost impossible to find clothes for thin people in this country. No wonder that when there is a true XS or even XXS (this is my size for Logo) they sell in seconds. QVC awake up!!!

And yes we swim, play tennis...do not live sedentary lives and most importantly we exist.

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Mayfayre — Sat, 13 May 2017 12:53:17 GMT

@CHIP62 wrote:
I sooo totally agree with you. I am a solid XS or size 38IT 32 Germany. It is almost impossible to find clothes for thin people in this country. No wonder that when there is a true XS or even XXS (this is my size for Logo) they sell in seconds. QVC awake up!!!
And yes we swim, play tennis...do not live sedentary lives and most importantly we exist.

The same problem occurs at the other end of the size spectrum, where I reside. Bathing suit and shoe manufacturers are the ones who are the most egregious in their sizing restrictions.

The Q should mandate that their suppliers offer a set range of sizes uniformly. The Q should have enough buying clout for that.