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?
December 2, 2008
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That is a cute dress! I've never bought clothing from either shopping network. But I have bought shoes from QVC. That was an excellent find!
ReplyDeleteI purchase my makeup, Bare Escentuals from QVC but never clothes. That dress is cute!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is FAB-U-LOUS...
ReplyDeleteFabulous dress. I'm not usually much on prints, but that's too fab. I bought almost all my maternity clothes from QVC. Those Denim & Co. stretch boot cut jeans carried me all the way through my pregnancy, and looked fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI bought several regular sweaters and tops that made wonderful maternity clothes because they have lots of big shirts.
I don't shop QVC much anymore because their S&H has gotten out of control, but I'm right there when they have a Philosophy TSV.