Suggestion Box

[LTT1]

I would like question prompts when writing reviews.

Here are some helpful comments from reviews: "I am 5'9" and normally wear a 32" inseam" or "I am short (5'1") and this print did/did not work for me.

How about: "I have/have not washed this garment"

A few questions to refer to while I am writing a review would be so helpful so I don't forget to include information.

Maybe the Q could run a contest and the best list of questions gets a green check mark... Just thinking aloud❤️

What at suggestions would help you when referring to or writing reviews?

[Kachina624]

I write lots of reviews (top 100 reviewer) and I don't want or need any prompts.   I consider what I would want to know if I was considering the item and try to include that information.   Of course the most important thing before ever writing your first review is to study the standards so you will not be in a state of wonderment when your review isn't published. 

I also do not include my personal dimensions,  which are known only to God.   Since people are constructed differently,  it's useless to know their height and weight and really none of anyone's business. 

[Snicks1]

I've never written a review here and don't plan to start, so I can't help you, sorry.

[Tantallum]

I think some people are really good at writing reviews and others....not so much.  I wish the people who weren't good would get the prompts LOL but I guess we all think we provide good info

While someone's personal 'stats' may not be that helpful (for example I'm only 5'8" but I'm shortwaisted so I need a 34 inch inseam, which is unusual).  I DO appreciate when someone says things like the sizes are running small or shoes are running narrow or whatnot.  Especially for wearables!  It is a cr apshoot when you are buying clothes online I will take all the help someone wants to give!

[febe1]

Reviews are very important to me, and I just don't buy clothes or shoes or most anything w/o reading them. I really appreciate a well-written review. Many times it helps make my final decision to buy or not buy.

I think something that might help writers write the best reviews possible. That is, the Q could give generic questions to be answered. This will make the writer aware of the most important issues to write about. This would really help with shoes and the inconsistent sizing. Clothes, also.

Myself, I read all negative reviews first to see if they're my issues. Then I do the positives to see if they influence me.

It takes more than: "I loved it when I received it and wish I had two more." 

[LTT1]

@Kachina624

I know people don't like to include their measurements ... I don't include mine, either. However, I really think it helps to know.

[LTT1]

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@tantallum wrote:

I think some people are really good at writing reviews and others....not so much.  I wish the people who weren't good would get the prompts LOL but I guess we all think we provide good info

While someone's personal 'stats' may not be that helpful (for example I'm only 5'8" but I'm shortwaisted so I need a 34 inch inseam, which is unusual).  I DO appreciate when someone says things like the sizes are running small or shoes are running narrow or whatnot.  Especially for wearables!  It is a cr apshoot when you are buying clothes online I will take all the help someone wants to give!

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@Tantallum The information you mentioned would be very helpful to me.

Smeone stating "runs large" doesn't help me very much. SEVERAL reviews stating "this runs large" DOES help me tho. Thanks

[LTT1]

@febe1

ITA ... "I couldn't believe how beautiful this was when I received it -- I'm so excited!" Does NOT help me either.

[LTT1]

I rarely buy some lines, such as Linea. Either the reviews are not helpful, non-existent or do not apply.

Sadly, because the models are all tall, I have just learned to assume not to even look at this designer.

[rrpell]

@LTT1

I read reviews.  Sometimes the reviews make a difference on whether or not I purchase the item.  (The reviewer's stats are important as well.) The more information, the easier it is for me to decide.  I think your idea of prompts, with objective (instead of subjective) information is a good one.  I like the contest idea as well!