Comments on: Review Revue: Things I Bought and What I Think http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/ Fashion, Lifestyle, and Humor for the Plus Sized Woman. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:26:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Erika http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/comment-page-1/#comment-183265 Erika Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:46:00 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/#comment-183265 I wanted to like Igigi, but I have found their sizing to be be way off, at least for me. The stuff tends to run big and long, which is not as much of a problem as the overall aesthetic. The clothes are too overdone, which is a bummer considering how few designers there are who are focused on modern, sophisticated clothing for plus-sized women. I like clothes that are simple and clean-lined without being frumpy, and Igigi's outfits often have too much going on: Lace! Rhinestones! Sashes! I wanted to like Igigi, but I have found their sizing to be be way off, at least for me. The stuff tends to run big and long, which is not as much of a problem as the overall aesthetic. The clothes are too overdone, which is a bummer considering how few designers there are who are focused on modern, sophisticated clothing for plus-sized women. I like clothes that are simple and clean-lined without being frumpy, and Igigi’s outfits often have too much going on: Lace! Rhinestones! Sashes!

]]> By: Igigi Maxi Dress Wishes : Splendicity - Fashion Advice - Beauty Tips - Style How To’s http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/comment-page-1/#comment-178393 Igigi Maxi Dress Wishes : Splendicity - Fashion Advice - Beauty Tips - Style How To’s Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:06:57 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/#comment-178393 [...] have to inspect Igigi again after I read this not-so-flattering bit in Manolo for the Big Girl. I will keep you updated once the package arrives safely. Image: [...] [...] have to inspect Igigi again after I read this not-so-flattering bit in Manolo for the Big Girl. I will keep you updated once the package arrives safely. Image: [...]

]]> By: Mim http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/comment-page-1/#comment-175497 Mim Mon, 18 May 2009 05:44:23 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/#comment-175497 I definitely agree with the above comment re: knit. I have a lot of tummy and back fat, and get really self-conscious about rolls. but even thinner people get them, and i'm working on being more accepting of my body. so i'm keeping the stuff I ordered. it's nice. and i'll wear a cami under the too-low dresses. i got 5 items from the sale of the century for under 80$ inc shipping--a faux-wrap dress with knotted belt, a 'scarf' shirt with two scarves, a velvet wrap dress, a skirt with pleather trim, and a good-quality jacket. even though i run anywhere from a 14 to an 18+ in other lines, i took a gamble and ordered everything in a 12. had never ordered from igigi because of the price, but at 75% off sale price plus a 25$ coupon, it was a good value. jacket: http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/649 velvet dress: http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/565 skirt and shirt (same pic) http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/665 bicolor dress with belt: http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/698 shirt: http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/712 so, they're all pretty good quality and do fit me, although the shirt's a bit clingy, and the bicolor dress is thinnish and shows my love handles. i'm 5'3 and can see that they're all obviously cut for taller people, but weirdly still okay on me. i prefer longer sleeves/hemlines anyways, and the waists are about right (bit of extra material in the shoulders, but that always seems to happen, and the stiffer jacket shows it more but because of the wide dramatic collar it's ok) I was expecting the dresses to be too cleavage-y, and they are, but I've got lavering tanks for exactly that purpose. overall, pretty satisfied. wish the skirt that matched the jacket was still availible. unless there's another sale, and maybe even then, i won't order again, because of the clinginess, low necklines, and how there are no petite sizes so it's all a gamble. But if those things improved and prices leveled off, maybe.... even though i know i couldn't wear most of the clothes, i do like the sassy, sexy tone of the site. I definitely agree with the above comment re: knit. I have a lot of tummy and back fat, and get really self-conscious about rolls. but even thinner people get them, and i’m working on being more accepting of my body. so i’m keeping the stuff I ordered. it’s nice. and i’ll wear a cami under the too-low dresses.

i got 5 items from the sale of the century for under 80$ inc shipping–a faux-wrap dress with knotted belt, a ‘scarf’ shirt with two scarves, a velvet wrap dress, a skirt with pleather trim, and a good-quality jacket. even though i run anywhere from a 14 to an 18+ in other lines, i took a gamble and ordered everything in a 12. had never ordered from igigi because of the price, but at 75% off sale price plus a 25$ coupon, it was a good value.

jacket: http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/649

velvet dress:
http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/565

skirt and shirt (same pic)
http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/665

bicolor dress with belt:
http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/698

shirt:
http://www.igigi.com/shop/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/712

so, they’re all pretty good quality and do fit me, although the shirt’s a bit clingy, and the bicolor dress is thinnish and shows my love handles. i’m 5’3 and can see that they’re all obviously cut for taller people, but weirdly still okay on me. i prefer longer sleeves/hemlines anyways, and the waists are about right (bit of extra material in the shoulders, but that always seems to happen, and the stiffer jacket shows it more but because of the wide dramatic collar it’s ok)
I was expecting the dresses to be too cleavage-y, and they are, but I’ve got lavering tanks for exactly that purpose.

overall, pretty satisfied. wish the skirt that matched the jacket was still availible. unless there’s another sale, and maybe even then, i won’t order again, because of the clinginess, low necklines, and how there are no petite sizes so it’s all a gamble. But if those things improved and prices leveled off, maybe…. even though i know i couldn’t wear most of the clothes, i do like the sassy, sexy tone of the site.

]]> By: CanadianChick http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/comment-page-1/#comment-175201 CanadianChick Fri, 15 May 2009 18:50:10 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/#comment-175201 I do wish that iGigi would step away from the jersey and other knits a bit more often. I frequently love their styles, and think the construction is pretty good (not excellent, but good). But... Too. Much. Knit. I don't WANT clingy fabric. Really, I don't. I don't want to show all my lumpy-squishies. I'm happy with the two things I've bought from them, but don't plan on buying much else if they don't branch into other fabrics more often and where appropriate. I do wish that iGigi would step away from the jersey and other knits a bit more often.

I frequently love their styles, and think the construction is pretty good (not excellent, but good). But…

Too.

Much.

Knit.

I don’t WANT clingy fabric. Really, I don’t. I don’t want to show all my lumpy-squishies.

I’m happy with the two things I’ve bought from them, but don’t plan on buying much else if they don’t branch into other fabrics more often and where appropriate.

]]> By: Sharn http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/comment-page-1/#comment-175194 Sharn Fri, 15 May 2009 15:52:45 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/#comment-175194 I bought something from the SALE OF THE CENTURY and was pretty unimpressed. I normally wear a 16/18, but I'd heard Igigi's stuff runs big, so I took a chance with a 14. It was just a teeny bit too big. The neckline was so wide and so low that it threatened to reveal my bra if I moved even a twitch. Definitely not superfantastic. It was also made for a much taller woman-- the "elbow-length" sleeves came almost to my wrists, and it'd have to be about 6 inches shorter for its "above-the-knee" skirt come come anywhere near my knee. I'm 5'2", so I'm used to this, but it's still irritating. Plus size clothing designers have got to understand that not everyone who wears a double-digit size is 6 feet tall! Between the sale code and the $25 customer appreciation gift certificate, it only cost me $32, so I'm only mildly annoyed, but if I'd paid the full original price of $150+? I'd be super pissed. I bought something from the SALE OF THE CENTURY and was pretty unimpressed. I normally wear a 16/18, but I’d heard Igigi’s stuff runs big, so I took a chance with a 14. It was just a teeny bit too big. The neckline was so wide and so low that it threatened to reveal my bra if I moved even a twitch. Definitely not superfantastic. It was also made for a much taller woman– the “elbow-length” sleeves came almost to my wrists, and it’d have to be about 6 inches shorter for its “above-the-knee” skirt come come anywhere near my knee. I’m 5’2″, so I’m used to this, but it’s still irritating. Plus size clothing designers have got to understand that not everyone who wears a double-digit size is 6 feet tall!

Between the sale code and the $25 customer appreciation gift certificate, it only cost me $32, so I’m only mildly annoyed, but if I’d paid the full original price of $150+? I’d be super pissed.

]]> By: Sharn http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/comment-page-1/#comment-175193 Sharn Fri, 15 May 2009 15:50:57 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/#comment-175193 I bought something from the SALE OF THE CENTURY and was pretty unimpressed. I normally wear a 16/18, but I'd heard Igigi's stuff runs big, so I took a chance with a 14. It was just a teeny bit too big. The neckline was so wide and so low that it threatened to reveal my bra if I moved even a twitch. It was also made for a much taller woman-- the "elbow-length" sleeves came almost to my wrists, and it'd have to be about 6 inches shorter for its "above-the-knee" skirt come come anywhere near my knee. I'm 5'2", so I'm used to this, but it's still irritating. Plus size clothing designers have got to understand that not everyone who wears a double-digit size is 6 feet tall! Between the sale code and the $25 customer appreciation gift certificate, it only cost me $32, so I'm only mildly annoyed, but if I'd paid the full original price of $150+? I'd be super pissed. I bought something from the SALE OF THE CENTURY and was pretty unimpressed. I normally wear a 16/18, but I’d heard Igigi’s stuff runs big, so I took a chance with a 14. It was just a teeny bit too big. The neckline was so wide and so low that it threatened to reveal my bra if I moved even a twitch. It was also made for a much taller woman– the “elbow-length” sleeves came almost to my wrists, and it’d have to be about 6 inches shorter for its “above-the-knee” skirt come come anywhere near my knee. I’m 5’2″, so I’m used to this, but it’s still irritating. Plus size clothing designers have got to understand that not everyone who wears a double-digit size is 6 feet tall!

Between the sale code and the $25 customer appreciation gift certificate, it only cost me $32, so I’m only mildly annoyed, but if I’d paid the full original price of $150+? I’d be super pissed.

]]> By: Style Spy http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/comment-page-1/#comment-175187 Style Spy Fri, 15 May 2009 13:54:38 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/#comment-175187 All I know is, if you don't text me <i>the moment</i> it looks like the lily pond fight is going to break out so that I can come watch, I'm going to be pretty cheesed. Sorry the green dress isn't better, because that color has got to be fantastic on you. All I know is, if you don’t text me the moment it looks like the lily pond fight is going to break out so that I can come watch, I’m going to be pretty cheesed.

Sorry the green dress isn’t better, because that color has got to be fantastic on you.

]]> By: Mrs. Hendricks http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/comment-page-1/#comment-174982 Mrs. Hendricks Thu, 14 May 2009 13:36:17 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/#comment-174982 What a bummer! I've had some good luck with Igigi, and own the trench dress. Normally I would never wear something double-breasted and so long, but somehow it works on me and I love it. I wear it as a dress and as a light coat. They do take their sweet time, though, crediting anything you've sent back; forty days is about right, and that's ridiculous. I seem to do better there than at Kiyonna for some reason. I would still order from them, but given your experiences, I think they may have lost you, no? What a bummer! I’ve had some good luck with Igigi, and own the trench dress. Normally I would never wear something double-breasted and so long, but somehow it works on me and I love it. I wear it as a dress and as a light coat. They do take their sweet time, though, crediting anything you’ve sent back; forty days is about right, and that’s ridiculous. I seem to do better there than at Kiyonna for some reason. I would still order from them, but given your experiences, I think they may have lost you, no?

]]> By: Kimks http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/comment-page-1/#comment-174883 Kimks Thu, 14 May 2009 03:17:33 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/#comment-174883 OH My- The Videa was hilarious-- It also reminded me of the time I sang this song at the top of my lungs in my grandmothers gazebo- we used it as stage when we were kids- while her Ladies CHurch Group met in their sun room. I know fully appreciate why they were looking at my Mom with such disaproving glances- the song takes on whole other meaning 20 plus years later.... Did I mention my dad was a minister?? LMAO OH My- The Videa was hilarious– It also reminded me of the time I sang this song at the top of my lungs in my grandmothers gazebo- we used it as stage when we were kids- while her Ladies CHurch Group met in their sun room. I know fully appreciate why they were looking at my Mom with such disaproving glances- the song takes on whole other meaning 20 plus years later….
Did I mention my dad was a minister??
LMAO

]]> By: Princess of the Universe http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/comment-page-1/#comment-174880 Princess of the Universe Thu, 14 May 2009 03:05:13 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2009/05/13/review-revue-things-i-bought-and-what-i-think/#comment-174880 That's too bad that you had such a disappointing experience. I keep considering ordering from Igigi, but so far nothing has really grabbed me enough to take the same kind of risk... That’s too bad that you had such a disappointing experience. I keep considering ordering from Igigi, but so far nothing has really grabbed me enough to take the same kind of risk…

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