Singing The Praises of HSN (Yes...The Home Shopping Network!)

I've said more times than I can probably count that some of the home shopping channels are great places to find quality pieces. That being said, I know there are exceptions to this rule: sometimes workmanship can be a bit shoddy but that's the risk that you take when shopping on-line or via telephone, right? I've been a customer of the Home Shopping Network long enough to know which of their lines meet my standards and the ones that I should quickly pass on.

Recently, I purchased the dress pictured above. As a plus-sized woman, it's sometimes challenging to find dresses made from superior textiles; especially since Diane von Furstenberg hasn't quiiiitttteee gotten around to the size 14+ market.

Since I hadn't shopped this line (Citrine) before, I must admit that I was a tad nervous: Would it be cheap looking ('cause I don't do cheap-looking at.all.)? Would it be long enough (I'm 5'11" remember)? Would the print make me look semi-truck wide (beep, beep, beeeeeeeeeep)? Well...No. Yes. And No. It is perfect. Though I've never worn a DVF original and I'm no Erica B(love her!) , I've felt the higher end fabric and this is very similar if not the same.

I was most excited about the price point. Originally $100, I purchased the a-line dress for $50 plus shipping.

This one is a keeper: black suede knee boots (if I can find some...I've been shopping for these a while now---still no luck & I'm NOT paying full price) are all I need.

Have any amongst us ever shopped for clothing on a shopping channel? Know anyone who does or has?