Fashion

[bewise]

When her show is on,it seems the only thing he sells are blouses.I hardly see anything else.Just wondering!

[Annabellethecat66]

I noticed that too.  I wear a lot of blouses under jackets so I look for her shows.

But you are definitely right about there being mostly blouses.

I don't even see many of her jewelry shows either.  She used to have some nice jewelry.

It's not my style but I enjoyed seeing them and appreciate the fact that there are people who have various styles.

I have no idea why they have mostly blouses.

[LindaSal]

ITA.  I had bought a couple of her lounge dresses that came with a light jacket years ago. 

I love them and wear them often , especially these days.  I haven't seen anything like it in quite sometime.  I am not really a blouse person, my hair is short and collared shirts really bug me, so for me they are a no.  And I own enough pants for an army.  I believe I saw pants recently.

[pdlinda]

@Annabellethecat66  My theory is that after Joan's tragic passing (still can't believe what happened to her), Melissa lost interest in the retail/TV business but out of deference to David Dangle and loyal staff at the Company, she agreed to keep the line going but at a much reduced level of production and design.

[Still Raining]

Have not seen any QVC lately, but it did seem to lose steam after her passing.  She used to have some cute, unique items.

[fthunt]

@pdlinda Totally agree with you.  Personally I don't think DD has a whole lots of talent - making repeat and repeat of what once sold = is his life.

His age - loyalty to Joan - Melissa has stuck with him.

[RetRN]

I sure miss her caftans. Loved wearing them around the house.

[pdlinda]

@fthunt  Yes, I totally agree and, possibly, when DD decides to "hang it up" and retire the brand will follow.

I remember so vividly when Joan was alive and scurrying around at 80 (with kitten healed shoes) showing a massive variety of items (many of which I bought and still have, including jewelry) and me saying to myself:  "When will she ever slow down????)  I guess I got my answer! She was like the Ever Ready bunny"...endless energy!!

[millieshops]

I like David-  probably better than I did Joan.  During several of her appearances before her tragic death, I thought he quietly stepped in several times a show and rescued her.  I was concerned for her health even then.

As for why they sell what they sell -  I'd be quessing, but I do know that overall I did not have good luck with much of Joan's jewelry.  And there are literally thousands of pieces on ebay - only a few anywhere near what they sold for.  

The other guess I have comes from what the owner of a great consignment shop told me once.  She said women buy more tops by far than they do anything else.  Joan was still alive when I heard that, but I know for me it's still true.I've never counted, but I'd say I have at least 3 tops for every bottom I own, and probably more. 

[SurferWife]

Joan's ponte knit pants are my absolute favorite.  I'd love to have them in a pedal pusher.  I have a few of her blouses, too & love everyone of them.  I've never been disappointed with her line.  Now I'm in the mood to peruse her line for some new stuff!