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The one time...

Snowhite714 — Tue, 07 May 2019 01:54:56 GMT

...that I need to see an item modeled by a plus size model and you've (QVC) failed me. It would have been nice to see Item #A351446 Joan Rivers Buffalo Check Midi Skirt modeled by one of your lovely plus size models. Love the skirt but concerned about how it would look on a 3X frame. I really don't want to order and then have to return.

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Equuleus — Tue, 07 May 2019 02:47:32 GMT

There's probably a reason for that.

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IdahoGram — Tue, 07 May 2019 02:52:53 GMT

It was modeled by the plus size model Chondra (spelling). She was wearing the blue check. I believe they said she was in a 1X.

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achyrelle — Tue, 07 May 2019 04:01:18 GMT

Yes, Misandra was wearing the blue check and wears a 16-18

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Snowhite714 — Tue, 07 May 2019 04:08:51 GMT

@achyrelle wrote:
Yes, Misandra was wearing the blue check and wears a 16-18

@achyrelle @IdahoGram Any thoughts on how that print looks on a larger woman? Thank you.

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loriqvc — Tue, 07 May 2019 05:25:32 GMT

I love a good Buffalo check, but I feel this skirt looks like a tablecloth on Jen and all of the models; the combination of the size of the checks, the fullness from the pleats, and the mid-calf length is simply not flattering.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 07 May 2019 05:39:57 GMT

A gathered skirt is very unflattering on a person with ample hips, not to mention what those checks would do.

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Imaoldhippie — Tue, 07 May 2019 11:01:44 GMT

I think its a cute skirt. If you like it and you feel comfortable in it go for it. Life is too short to worry about what others think.

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Foxxee — Tue, 07 May 2019 11:27:01 GMT

Missed the 1X model, but Jacqui looked so nice in the khaki, but it was a subdued color. I think she wears L - XL, 14-16, same as Carolyn Gracie.

I wear size small and afraid the skirt and pattern would add pounds, so I didn't buy it even though I think it's cute.

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fancy pantsy — Tue, 07 May 2019 11:27:07 GMT

i agree if it's something that you love, and if you are comfortable doing so that you should wear it and disregard the opinions of others.

i am 70 and most ladies my age say that they never wear sleeveless tops because they don't like displaying the upper arm. while i wear a lot of elbow sleeve tops, i love the way a sleeveless top looks on me too, and so i wear them anyway, and my upper arms look like those of a 70 year old lady.

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CalminHeart — Thu, 09 May 2019 10:03:27 GMT

While I love buffalo check, I'd never wear it for anything other than pajamas. I wear an XL or 16 petite bottom and it'd make me look huge.

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Catch71 — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:00:03 GMT

Everytime I buy something in a buffallo check I end up returning it. I wear a small but find those big checks consume me.

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Cumbercookie13 — Thu, 09 May 2019 14:29:36 GMT

The skirt was pretty and I wear a 3X, but that particular print on me would look like I'm wearing a restaurant tablecloth. But I'd still like to see someone my size model it anyway.

I suspect QVC and the other shopping channels don't use 3X models even though the designers say they use a 3X fit model testing the clothes before they make it to air, is because we'd get a negative reaction from viewers seeing a bigger plus-size model. We already have one certain poster on the board who feels larger plus sizes look hideous no matter what they wear and doesn't like watching them, so I don't think the channels are going to risk it, as I've heard using models above a 1X make sales go down.

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achyrelle — Fri, 10 May 2019 03:39:42 GMT

I thought she looked beautiful. The pattern and the shape on her was nice. The skirt does flair out, so it does make the bottom wider. But I thought it was a flattering sillouette.

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Snowhite714 — Sat, 11 May 2019 18:00:13 GMT

@Cumbercookie13 wrote:
The skirt was pretty and I wear a 3X, but that particular print on me would look like I'm wearing a restaurant tablecloth. But I'd still like to see someone my size model it anyway.

I suspect QVC and the other shopping channels don't use 3X models even though the designers say they use a 3X fit model testing the clothes before they make it to air, is because we'd get a negative reaction from viewers seeing a bigger plus-size model. We already have one certain poster on the board who feels larger plus sizes look hideous no matter what they wear and doesn't like watching them, so I don't think the channels are going to risk it, as I've heard using models above a 1X make sales go down.

@Cumbercookie13 Thanks for the feedback. As for the rest of your post it's all very sad.