topic Re: 3x and 4x models in Suggestion Box

3x and 4x models

TNTdynamite — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:03:24 GMT

As a size 3-4x shopper, I would like to see more plus size models this size and petite height!

Re: 3x and 4x models

rms1954 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Are there models that size? I would think there are specialty catalogues for that.

Re: 3x and 4x models

mom2four0418 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:10:08 GMT

@rms1954 wrote:
Are there models that size? I would think there are specialty catalogues for that.

QVC carries those sizes in some of the fashions.

Re: 3x and 4x models

NickNack — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:41:54 GMT

@TNTdynamite wrote:
As a size 3-4x shopper, I would like to see more plus size models this size and petite height!

@TNTdynamite I don't think there are many models that size. Catalogs, etc., don't want models that large. I've seen plus sized models interviewed in magazines discussing that.

Re: 3x and 4x models

Kachina624 — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:51:23 GMT

QVC stuffs it's models into clothing that's too tight, even for medium size. On a plus size 3. or 4X model, it would be downright scary.

Re: 3x and 4x models

songbird — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:55:09 GMT

I'm not sure there are any. Clothing that are in ads say Plus Size, but you will see size16 & 18 and that is not plus size. QVC 's new batch of models are the heaviest they've ever shown, but sill no where close to plus size. Tess Holiday is a true plus size and currently weigh 306 lbs. But she is not taken seriously. They show her more for shock value. They would rather show Ashely Graham who was a 16. She has since lost weight and is now a size 12 or 14. So I don't honestly think so. So far people talk about it, when it comes down to having models that size, they either call up Tess Holiday or chicken out. Tess by the way is unusual in that her face is very thin.

Re: 3x and 4x models

GenXmuse — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:04:47 GMT

If QVC sells that size that would be great if they had a model for it. Is there a huge difference between a 2x model and a 3x model if you want to get a general idea of how it fits?

Re: 3x and 4x models

Carmie — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 19:17:39 GMT

I am sure there are many petite plus size ladies out there. QVC sells those sizes and I think it is appropriate for them to secure a model who wears a petite plus size.

Christopher and Banks sells petite plus clothing and they often have models who are that size in their fashion shows. They even recruit their regular customers of every size to model for them.

QVC has tall models who look fabulous in almost everything, but how many women are actually that tall? It would be nice if all sizes and categories are represented from time to time.

Re: 3x and 4x models

suziebee1 — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:09:00 GMT

I believe I have seen D&C offering up to 6X. Might just be a few items or might be the entire line - I am not sure.

Re: 3x and 4x models

Cumbercookie13 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:18:17 GMT

I'm a 3x and it would be nice to see a model that size but it won't happen. Sales go down when models above a 1X are shown, in print, online, or on TV. Clothes can be made for us but apparently we aren't supposed to be seen wearing it.

Your best bet is to go on YouTube or Instagram and search for plus size influencers. There are quite a few who are 2X and up, and make videos modeling what clothes will look on larger bodies, and some go in length about what works and what doesn't. I've found some of those ladies to be very helpful, even if they don't share my style, or I don't shop where they do.

Re: 3x and 4x models

depglass — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 00:00:34 GMT

OK, people, let's have no discrimination of 3X and 4X women. If QVC sells the size, they should show it modeled. As a 1X-2X, who feels downright average now days, we should be accepting of all. There is one larger model on Evine, but I'm not sure what size she is.

Re: 3x and 4x models

Daysdee — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 02:07:17 GMT

I don't think they have a true petite-size model--in height. A lot of petite buyers are closer to 5' than to 5' 4". Also, not enough petite clothing available.

Re: 3x and 4x models

chrystaltree — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 02:14:11 GMT

That's not going to happen but I've noticed that QVC does have real plus size nodels now. A couple look like they are a 2X. Not too long ago, the plus size models were size L or XL.

Re: 3x and 4x models

chrystaltree — Sat, 14 Sep 2019 02:19:27 GMT

@GenXmuse wrote:
If QVC sells that size that would be great if they had a model for it. Is there a huge difference between a 2x model and a 3x model if you want to get a general idea of how it fits?

No, there isn't a big difference at all. I've been shopping with QVC since I was a 3X and there were no plus size models way back in those days. I didn't have to see a carbon copy of my size to envision how something would look on me. I knew my figure so I could judge what would work for me and what wouldn't. Now I am a L, sometimes XL and I do the same thing. There are models my size now but they tend to be tall and I'm not.

Re: 3x and 4x models

DasMEM2 — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 17:32:59 GMT

I am happy to see the plus size models represented on QVC. However, it would be nice to see them in apparel that accommodates their size. When I see them wear pants that look like they have been squeezed into a size too small/tight just to display the item, it's kind of a disservice to them and the designer. Is the stylist working on her own or with the models scheduled to work that show. I used to see the model Stacy, who is very tall with long limbs, model a lot of Logo items that did not do her justice or the item. I understand that QVC is in the business of sales, but at what cost. I am a small, sometimes petite, but I would not ask my plus size friends to consider some of these styles/sizes because they really will not work for them. I think QVC can do better with plus size representation. Just my opinion.