Comments on: Tuesday’s TPS Report: Deco Dress

By: Delta Sierra

Delta Sierra — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:09:33 +0000

WCL, thanks for sharing this. I’ve always wondered about going in somewhere for a fitting, but I’ve noticed that VS seems to have a high staff turnover, never see the same people there twice, so how good can their training and experience be? So I’ll head to Nordies and try to find a Sandy.

I’ll try to buy something from her, too, since they get a commission. A friend works for them, did you know that their commissions are held back for a while, in case you return the whatever, and if you do they lose the commission? Seems harsh. I suppose they have to do it, since you could have your friends come in and buy-and-return wads of stuff from you just to bump up your commission, but still.

p.s. I once got into an exchange of e-mails with a fitter from one of the quality bra manufacturers, can’t remember which one, I was trying to sign up for a fitting event at a local store, the fitting-appointment fell through, no one’s fault, but I’d complained about my bras always riding up, drove me nuts. She said, try a tighter band. Now the advice seems like ‘well, duh’, but it had never occurred to me. So I tried it, and wow, SO much better. Went up a cup size, too, to handle the re-distribution of my, um, assets.

By: Mel^2

Mel^2 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:44:19 +0000

I don’t have that many problems either and I always put my bras in the wash/dryer. I tend to get decent bras at places like Marshalls/TJ Maxx or from the sale racks at department stores. The only time I have a problem with the folds is if somehow they end up inside out in the wash. The wires sometimes get misshapen, but usually I keep bras a year or two before I have to toss them.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:40:31 +0000

I run all my bras through the washer/dryer cycle too. Who has time to handwash? Also, I do laundry every week (a whites load and a colors load) so it doesnt seem realistic (or green) to run a separate ‘delicates’ load just for a few bras (7, because I wash every wear). I get cheap bras from Target/VS sales/even Walgreens (one of the best bras I got! but couldnt find it again), and buy new ones every year or so.
Yes, sometimes there’s a little folding visible through my t-shirt (non-underwired bras that get some folds in the padding material) but if that happens I throw on a cami on top of the bra. I have some camis from Express/Gap etc that are a lycra cotton blend and generally smooth things out.
I am small busted, not sure if that’s why I dont have a huge problem with bras getting misshapen as others here have noted. (Tidy – how about you and I average out our assets? :) I’d love to have a little more curvature up top!

By: newassociate

newassociate — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:44:30 +0000

second on nordstrom sizing. our bodies change with time, so it’s important to get a bra fitting every few years. a properly fitted bra can really work wonders in comfort and appearance.

though i worked at victoria’s, i do not endorse their products or staff. none of my lingerie is from vs. while there are of course great employees at vs, as with any store, nordstrom’s has a consistently well trained staff. i find the calvin klein line fits my small, high bust and narrow shoulders best.

By: em

em — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:13:46 +0000

Yes! I just started it a week or so ago and it’s awesome! I still am working on actually planning my to do list and “pomodoros” at the beginning of the day, and getting everything started, but once I do, it’s amazing for staying focused, breaking tasks down, and feeling organized and accomplished. Kudos to C for linking to it.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:27:53 +0000

Totally off topic, but I’m trying the Pomodoro Technique today. Has anyone else tried this?

By: R

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:09:51 +0000

See, that’s not true. I was the first to second the annoyance at vanity sizing, and I’m not small. I’m plus size. And still completely annoyed by vanity sizing. I don’t care what the tag says. I just want to know what size I am in a particular brand. I don’t need it to be all over the place to make me feel better about the number. What makes me feel better is looking good in my clothes.

So, it’s not at all just the smaller girls who are annoyed at vanity sizing. As someone who is heavier, I just don’t understand the offense being taken here at all.

By: Clerky

Clerky — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:06:56 +0000

WestCoastLaw — good idea on the Nordstrom fitting. The people at VS have been inconsistent with my fittings (one said 34B, another said 34C), so maybe I need to try someplace else. Thanks all.

By: PurrpleGrrl

PurrpleGrrl — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:54:59 +0000

I totally understand the sentiment re: people who can’t find clothes small enough, but as a very short and petite person who has to wear suits, I can tell you, I have ended up in tears in the mall because NOTHING WILL FIT ME, and I just can’t afford, (while still in law school especially) to get things made to fit. Even alterations can almost double the price of suits in my range. Yet, if I wear clothes that don’t fit me, I look like a kid playing dress-up in Mommy’s clothes, which is not so professional.

So, sorry, if it sounds like “woe is me,” but it’s not fun. At all.

By: AN

AN — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:02:22 +0000

My $0.02 worth on sizing…generally I know my size in 2-3 brands (8 in Anne Klein/Ellen Tracy, 10-12 in DvF etc) and stick to those. My issue is that I’m busty so I need to watch for that. When in doubt (i.e. if the size 8 bust measurements are EXACTLY the same as mine, I order a 10 and then can get stuff taken it by my seamstress). I just ordered online from Nordstrom and cannot return it as I live outside the US, so I hope this works:)