Re: Have models in more realistic sizes

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

There's a new model; 'Donna is her name'.......(song). ..... Anyway, she's a size Medium, and I appreciate seeing how an item in Medium fits a medium-sized model.

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).

linkhigh · ‎08-08-2016

I agree! QVC shows their clothing in size XXS on a very thin person, or in size XL on the smallest "plus size" model they can find. What about (dare I say it?) the MAJORITY of us who are somewhere in between? The average American woman wears misses size 14. QVC has chosen to completely ignore the average, in favor of catering to those who are on either end of the bell curve.

The DOVE brand made history when they started using real women in their advertising. I wish a national retailer of clothing would have the courage to do the same.

With all the emphasis on "diversity" these days, could we also have some diversity in the sizes of clothing models? I think the AVERAGE American woman would cheer! (Just my opinion, don't beat me over the head with a stick if you disagree....)

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@ALRATIBA wrote:
I don't think the size of the models is as important as their shape. Someone my size with a different shape tells me nothing about how something will fit me.

I'm no way as thin or as tall as Katia, but I have a similar shape and proportion - narrow hips / wider shoulders, etc.

I can tell how something will fit me - looking at her shoulder seams, sleeves, pockets placement, neckline gaps, etc.

@ALRATIBA

Amen, sister! Why is it so hard for people to understand that BODY SHAPE is more important than size? Take two women in a size 1X, one an apple shape and the other a pear shape .... and the outfit appearance will vary quite a bit.

dulwich · ‎01-18-2012

@Tinkrbl44 I so agree body shape is important. I do not think I have ever seen a pear shape model - any size - lots of vendors refer to muffin tops and apple shapes but never small busts and waists but larger hips. I am pear shape and usually no host or vendor - maybe Louis has - ever refer to my shape! Just my experience of shopping on Q.

mnmom · ‎03-10-2010

@dulwich wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 I so agree body shape is important. I do not think I have ever seen a pear shape model - any size - lots of vendors refer to muffin tops and apple shapes but never small busts and waists but larger hips. I am pear shape and usually no host or vendor - maybe Louis has - ever refer to my shape! Just my experience of shopping on Q.

Interesting. I am an apple, and I feel that QVC caters to the pear shape. They are constantly talking about how a top will cover the hips and butt. Not my issue! They even show the hip measurements on air, but never the waist measurements. I guess "curves" are ok for hips and butt ("real women" in QVC-speak) but not for the tummy.

Pat J-D is the host I count on for an idea of how a garment will fit. While she is smaller than me, she admits that her midsection is her challenge. If it works for Pat, I can usually assume it will work for me.