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NEED TO SHOW TRUE PLUS SIZE MODEL.....PLEASE

softballmomof2 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:47:09 GMT

I truly enjoy my QVC clothes but would LOVE to see more TRUE Plus Size Models (2X & 3X Ladies)! . Show me a model that has "heavier" arms; lets see the lady that has some "rolls" in the tummy area! I ask this because I am a lady of that statue! I want to see what the clothes look like on a model that some of these issues. Only because some cap sleeves are not as appealing on us ladies that have some issues with having "heavier" arms. Or the cute dress that a size 4 or 8 model may not be as cute on us larger size ladies.

The "plus" size models you do have are still in my eyes are not "plus" size in my eyes. A size 12 or 14 or even and 18 model is not a TRUE plus size for us larger ladies that wear 2 & 3 X's.

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Anonymous — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:03:56 GMT

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blackhole99 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:20:41 GMT

I don't believe the Q ever had the 2 and 3 plus ladies represented and I doubt they ever will. They show some medium sized petite models once in a while and I don't think that goes over too well. There is a reason the models are tall and thin to show the clothes on TV.

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circles — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:05:27 GMT

I would love to see some true 3x models, too....but you can bet that will never be..clothes don't look as nice on us heavy people...I have been asking for this size model for a very long time...and it has never happened...

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CareBears — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:15:03 GMT

There used to be a plus sized model that wore a 1x her name was Pat, she was on probably toward the beginning of QVC and when they had the fashion channel, I am between an XL-1X and I always watched to see if it fit her and looked nice on her as we had the same body type, it was so nice to be able to resonate with another person to physically see what it might look like on me.

Also, if you notice the plus sizes are usually the first to sell out, and I know the Lunchtime Specials and the PrimeTime Specials seem to more limited in the plus sizes also, so obviously there is a market so why not accomodate us ladies?

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bonnielu — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:15:27 GMT

I would love to see model that are as short as I am which is 5 feet with a bit of weight on them, like me. I guess what I am saying they are selling a dream... nice tall thin gals.. mostly young and lovely hoping we will buy into it and feel we will look as good. This goes for the wrinkle and make up products that show young models with limited problems and assume we will see ourselves.

It is all part of the game... and I am wondering what is the average age and or size of their customers.

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bonnielu — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:22:42 GMT

Another quick comment..... Being short, IF I EAT IT I WEAR IT..... lol When I see these models I get inspired in a way and think MAYBE I can look like that if I buy THAT.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 20:59:29 GMT

You will never see a true 2X or 3X model on QVC. They are in the business of selling clothing, and a model of that size does not show off clothing to its best advantage. They have had models that swing between an XL and a 1X. I often wonder why they have XL as the measurements are often of insignificant difference from the 1X. On one occasion Monday, I saw a garment sold where the 1X was significantly smaller than the XL.

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Blackeyedsusan — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:30:27 GMT

I agree, I want to see what a garment will look like on someone short and heaver than the 5' 10" size XS models. If it doesn't look nice, I'm not going to spend the money. And clothing on larger size models can look great, so long as the cut and fit are made for those proportions.

I have returned more items ( and got scolded for it too) that I hoped would look good when tried on, but no. Being under 5' 3" makes a big difference in the look of a garment when worn as opposed to seeing it on a model.

Guess the Q will never learn or pay attention to us. Their loss.....

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lvthaq — Mon, 21 May 2018 18:57:37 GMT

I'm so glad to see Ronnie and Taylor added to the line up!!!! They represent alot of the customers who shop ( being that the plus sizes always sell out ). I am more towards Taylor, but my sister is more like Ronnie. I want to see them in PM Style. I wanna see them in Laurie Felt jeans, Peace, Love World, and Issac Mizhari. I mean you make sure you say a product is available in xxs - 3x, but you only show xxs, xs models. No shade, but don't you get tired of hearing xxs, xs!!!! If you think about it, they don't feature plus size models in some brands because it doesn;t fit!!!!! I digress, So thank you Q for bringing in real plus size models.

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FuzzyFace — Tue, 22 May 2018 14:03:37 GMT

@blackhole99 wrote:
I don't believe the Q ever had the 2 and 3 plus ladies represented and I doubt they ever will. They show some medium sized petite models once in a while and I don't think that goes over too well. There is a reason the models are tall and thin to show the clothes on TV.

Exactly, and especially the part about tall and thin. What I have also noticed is that sometimes it's obvious that a model--no matter what her size--is modeling a garment that isn't the right size; either too big, too small, too short, etc. Do they just throw something on the model and hope it will fit? Or do they not have the correct size for the model to wear? In any case, it's jarring to see.

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Cumbercookie13 — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:49:09 GMT

@FuzzyFace wrote:
@blackhole99 wrote:
I don't believe the Q ever had the 2 and 3 plus ladies represented and I doubt they ever will. They show some medium sized petite models once in a while and I don't think that goes over too well. There is a reason the models are tall and thin to show the clothes on TV.

Exactly, and especially the part about tall and thin. What I have also noticed is that sometimes it's obvious that a model--no matter what her size--is modeling a garment that isn't the right size; either too big, too small, too short, etc. Do they just throw something on the model and hope it will fit? Or do they not have the correct size for the model to wear? In any case, it's jarring to see.

@FuzzyFace I know HSN sometimes will have a size smaller than what the models wear. They'll have a model who is a small or a large and they put her into an extra small or medium because that's all they had available to show on air. And you can tell when something is too small, especially if it's a line that is cut more fitted. On QVC, certain models always seem to wear something that's too small for them. I'll notice tops that are straining at the bust, and pants that are too snug. This usually seems to be the case with Jackie, especially during LOGO shows where they put layer upon layer on her. With me being a 3X, I tend not to layer LOGO because once you get three or four tops on, not only is it hotter than all get out, it's more constricting.

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Luvitorleaveit1 — Tue, 22 May 2018 20:26:52 GMT

I saw some new plus size models a few days ago, but they were on very early in the morning. I usually see them on off peak hours now if QVC would put them on during regular viewing hours that would be nice.

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CalminHeart — Wed, 23 May 2018 11:24:14 GMT

I'm disappointed in those who say heavy people can't show off clothes as well as thin models. Body shaming is a horrible thing to do. People come in all shapes, sizes and heights and each one is beautiful. We need to be positive with each other.

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summerwind — Wed, 23 May 2018 15:40:47 GMT

Would also be nice if they indicated whether or not the model had Spanx on underneath.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 23 May 2018 23:23:40 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
I'm disappointed in those who say heavy people can't show off clothes as well as thin models. Body shaming is a horrible thing to do. People come in all shapes, sizes and heights and each one is beautiful. We need to be positive with each other.

@CalminHeart. We need to be realistic with each other.

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CalminHeart — Thu, 24 May 2018 10:53:49 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@CalminHeart wrote:
I'm disappointed in those who say heavy people can't show off clothes as well as thin models. Body shaming is a horrible thing to do. People come in all shapes, sizes and heights and each one is beautiful. We need to be positive with each other.
@CalminHeart. We need to be realistic with each other.

Realistic or body shaming? Just because society expects everyone to wear a size 5 doesn't make it ok. If one has ever been heavy, they call it what it is, body shaming. It's easy to criticize when one is not heavy or hasn't been heavy.

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Cumbercookie13 — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:22:08 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
@CalminHeart wrote:
I'm disappointed in those who say heavy people can't show off clothes as well as thin models. Body shaming is a horrible thing to do. People come in all shapes, sizes and heights and each one is beautiful. We need to be positive with each other.
@CalminHeart. We need to be realistic with each other.

Realistic or body shaming? Just because society expects everyone to wear a size 5 doesn't make it ok. If one has ever been heavy, they call it what it is, body shaming. It's easy to criticize when one is not heavy or hasn't been heavy.

@CalminHeart It is body shaming. And it needs to stop.

@Kachina624 As a size 3X I can tell you many of us larger women can and do wear clothes very well. Take a look at some plus-size fashion blogs and you'll see that you don't need to be a single digit size to look nice.

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mcducky — Fri, 25 May 2018 03:17:51 GMT

It would be nice to have models that are average height and average weight also. Showing tall thin models is not really helpful. "She's 5"10"" and wears an XXsmall." Seems like most are XXsmall or Xsmall. They look nice but that is not the norm.

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LilacTree — Sat, 26 May 2018 00:32:42 GMT

@softballmomof2 wrote:
I truly enjoy my QVC clothes but would LOVE to see more TRUE Plus Size Models (2X & 3X Ladies)! . Show me a model that has "heavier" arms; lets see the lady that has some "rolls" in the tummy area! I ask this because I am a lady of that statue! I want to see what the clothes look like on a model that some of these issues. Only because some cap sleeves are not as appealing on us ladies that have some issues with having "heavier" arms. Or the cute dress that a size 4 or 8 model may not be as cute on us larger size ladies.

The "plus" size models you do have are still in my eyes are not "plus" size in my eyes. A size 12 or 14 or even and 18 model is not a TRUE plus size for us larger ladies that wear 2 & 3 X's.

@softballmomof2

Oh come on. They have several 1X models now and even 2X, although they might not publicize that. The Q has gone overboard trying to please plus side ladies, and many shows have more plus sized models than regular sized models. In fact I just posted about that in Suggestion Box.

We smaller folks like to see models our size too, you know.

I like professional models. I don't care what size they are, but know how to pose, show off the fashions, not just stand there with one hand on one's hip.