topic Re: More basics, less weird patterns in Susan Graver

More basics, less weird patterns

Effie54 — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 14:03:17 GMT

I'm a definite fan of Susan Graver tops, tunics and sweaters. However, she makes so many loud, "mamma" type patterns, they are hard to wear. PLEASE Susan, make more basic tops - without all the huge flowers, animal prints and strange patterns. Also, more split and key necks, less bateau (hard on the bra strap area).

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

Kachina624 — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 16:09:30 GMT

@Effie54. I'm not at all sure what a loud mamma pattern is but many of us enjoy beautiful prints. SG has plenty of plain tops but her prints are outstanding.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

blackhole99 — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 21:57:57 GMT

I agree her prints are over the top for me too and too long in every way for someone 5ft 3. If she can make solid pants in a petite size, why can't she make tops with smaller prints and in more solids for the petite women.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

Effie54 — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:24:30 GMT

@blackhole99 wrote:
I agree her prints are over the top for me too and too long in every way for someone 5ft 3. If she can make solid pants in a petite size, why can't she make tops with smaller prints and in more solids for the petite women.

Exactly. All you have to do is search Susan Graver's "floral" tops...the prints are huge and they look like something my mother would wear. Very infrequently does Susan ever make a soft print, or small floral pattern. Big flowers do nothing on a womans body.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

Baylie — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 12:48:02 GMT

I am 68 and many of her prints are too "old lady" for me! I also wish she would choose one thing- a bold print, or asymetrical hem, or cold shoulder or bell sleeve etc.-she puts too many of these together! I like her more simple tunics and sweaters but these days they are hard to find.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

okaywitheasypay — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 14:10:26 GMT

The huge flowered prints with EVERY color possible and cold shoulders (it is fall here I am seeking warm shoulders) certainly saves me money and lusting for the high price (IMO) tops .

I have found an abstract print on LTS from her previous collections that I am awaiting. I have always in the past liked her placement prints that have strategically placed patterns to enhance figures. I have not noticed any of those lately. What I have seen are huge flowers everywhere. Of course I have seen them in all lines , so I guess they are fashionable now.

I do like her 'liquid knit' this time of year as it is warm and easy to slide ones coat on and off.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

toria — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 21:41:32 GMT

Many of us like prints. There has to be a balance. I like prints for a variety of reasons but they don't show the spots when food is dropped on them so when you travel its easier to do spot cleaning without leaving a big ring. I like prints anyway. I do have a lot of Graver solids too.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

lacy — Sun, 26 May 2019 22:57:43 GMT

Amen for more basic patterns and tops. Too many loud patterns that she claims are "high end", but look really awful. I want the basic everyday tops you can wear with anything. It's been a while since I have found anything I like from Susan Graver's line of fashion.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

AuntG — Sun, 26 May 2019 23:03:10 GMT

What constitutes weird? I like geometric more than flowers, but there is a market for all. It's paying over $60 for a top that bothers me.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

skatting44 — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:54:55 GMT

I bought 4 of her sheer floral tops that had the matching liquid knit top . Yes, I thought they were pricey . I would have liked them more at a lower price point and the hemline being shorter . I di like the floral tops that I did buy as they reminded me of the 1970's Retro is always in .

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

lacy — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 12:31:16 GMT

Again, another "meh" season of lack-luster designs and styles. I bypassed my typical summer spending at QVC due to a season of dull fashion choices hoping things would get better for the fall. But it looks like more disappointment.

So, I guess I'll go back to some of the local retail stores.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

toria — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:49:03 GMT

I like many of Susan's prints. I don't think they are weird. I also like solids and she makes plenty of them too. Problem is I'm always spattering or dropping food or salad dressing on my tops and I prefer to wear prints because I can dab out my mess without causing a huge spot when I am out to eat.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

toria — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 15:50:37 GMT

I also prefer tops that are at least thirty inches long. I think the designers should offer petites. Because if the tops are shorter they don't look good on us taller people.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

skatting44 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:12:35 GMT

Would like a variety of solids and some prints. I wanted to buy the animal print top of hers with bell sleeves except for the fact it was another tunic ! The animal print came in some nice colors grey and natural witha liquid knit tank. It was originally $60 dollars marked down to $40 some which is still on the higher end . Maybe her tops would fall within a sweet spot price for most if they were 26 - 30 inches in length .

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

Blingqueen023 — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:33:16 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Effie54. I'm not at all sure what a loud mamma pattern is but many of us enjoy beautiful prints. SG has plenty of plain tops but her prints are outstanding.

@Kachina624 Thank you for saying this! I agree. I get nothing but compliments on my printed tops from Susan. I like to know what a mamma pattern is too. I guess these women think they will stay young forever. 'if they do, they're living a huge fantasy.

Re: More basics, less weird patterns

Suzyq1 — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 20:42:10 GMT

Exactly....the costs of these "designer" tops are getting a little ridiculous. I can go to a brick and morter store and find tops just as nice for less....YOU just have to GET UP and go! I like prints as well as solids, but some of S.G. prints are just too busy and old ladyish...and I'm 59 yrs. old.