Suggestion Box

[Roscoe the Rascal]

What I do is check garment measurements always and read reviews if any.  Most will give you a size idea.  

I look to see what the item looks like on the models and hosts.  Sometimes you can tell by looking if it fits well or not.  Also body types.  When a host or vendor says I am on the busty side - I think you don't look that busty.  Oh well.

I normally don't just speed buy anything unless I already familiar with the brand.  I do more checking than ever before.  I'm not a fan of returns.

I guess I don't mind some of the stories.  What bugs me more is comments like hurry up and going fast, last  order of the year, I'm getting 2 of these.  Those sort of comments are more annoying to me.  Don't forget to check out.  

[Pook]

I base my size for purchasing on what ratings or host presentations say.  No matter what size if they say size up down or true to size then that is all I need!!  Not everyone looks the same in the size I wear.  I workout heavily daily but weigh a lot more than anyone my size.  I have broad shoulders but someone smaller with slight shoulders and bone frame that does not workout can look way heavier than me but wear a smaller size.  Others that weigh way less than I do often wear a larger size than me!   In pictures I look smaller than most of my friends who all weigh way less than me.  A female newscaster locally looked pudgy on tv but looked very slim in person when I saw her!  Depends on frame, height, short or long torso.  

[simplyfriends]

QVC sizing is one of the reasons I seldom purchase.  I hate returning and have never exchanged anything. I'm 5'7" 14O#.  I can sometimes wear XS, S or a M with QVC. I try to follow the size guide and look at reviews. Height doesn't matter it's about proportions and weight.

[QVCkitty1]

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@rms1954 wrote:

I don't really care what size they wear or say they wear.  Women have done that since the beginning of time.  They've lied about their age, their hair color, surgeries (facial and body) and I could go on.  I don't see why people get so involved in all that.   My only concern is me.

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@rms1954 , I would totally agree with you, except the hosts are wearing the clothing to sell , so when they squeeze into a smaller size they are misrepresenting the item. JMO

[IMW]

Insecurities which many of us have magnified tremendously due to tv's focus on appearance.

[IMW]

When JC was on with Susan Graver she put on xxs.

'They clung like a legging form fitting.

JC and Graver had just spent the last 10 minutes talking about the pants having a looser fit.

'Graver just looked didn't say a word.

[bolotara]

Fyi - I go through the 'garment sizing' chart  for every garment that I buy. It is just not consistent with 'normal sizing' . I  say this because I have returned a bunch of items lately and it has cost me a pretty penny  shipping back! We are buying clothes/shoes that are being represented on TV,and the least the hosts can do is be consistent( and considerate) about whether the garment /shoes are tighter/looser than 'normal' sizing .People's reviews - especially those that talk about sizing,should be noted. IMHO.

[Zhills]

I find the chart to be very accurate. 

Some garments are "fitted,"  Some are "semi-fitted."  Some are "loose fitted."  Thus the discrepancy!

Not all garments fit the same! 

[MsJr]

And pants lengths.

[KaySD]

It's a difficult issue. Hard enough to get the right size when you can try them on, let alone online, right? That said, QVC has more reliable sizing than most sellers, and they have those wonderfully complete sizing grids for almost everything. That makes it as easy as possible to get the right size. Most online sellers just say things like "mid-rise" or "mid-hip length," which tells me absolutely nothing. Your mid rise might be up to my bra line, and my mid-hip might droop nearly to your knees.

Here's what's more difficult IMO: knowing what cuts and styles look best on different body types. I feel more presenters used to be more informative that, for example, this skirt would look best on taller women, or that length of top is ideal for people with longer arms, or things like that. Now, many of the presenters seem to be saying that every garment would be perfect for every person--which is obviously not true. Might be good for sales, I don't know, but not very helpful.