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Wow! I can't believe the comments about VS clothing and the quality! I've spent quite a large amount of money over the last 6-7 years and I can count on one hand the number of times I've had to return goods due to bad quality! I don't purchase their lingerie online (only in stores and not much anyway) but the bulk of my purchases is their clothing....I buy pants, tops and dresses and I have yet to be disappointed. A couple of times I didn't like the way it looked on me, once I remember being disappointed on the quality but 99% of the time I am rather extremely pleased!

I just started blogging about beauty products (www.hotblogsforwomen.com)  but have extended to include VS and I just recently posted one of my latest purchases. The Dolman-Sleeve Dress...you can check it out on my site and against their picture.

Once you nail your size you should be fine! I just purchased over a dozen swimsuits and they look fabulous (I'll test the quality after all the sun and salt water)........I'll post my review on them after my vacay!

Sorry you ladies haven't enjoyed your VS experience :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Nuccia

 
Yes. I do not trust anything VS sells that is not in stores. I made several purchses on their website when they had good sales, but every time I always felt the clothing was not worth the cost, even with the sale price.

 
Ouch! That is soooo sad! I bit the bait couple of days ago. I already have those body stuff and havent used them so I PASSED. But bought several clothing items from them. I should have used my brain to convince me that those photos are photoshopped. I'll have to yet know when my box arrives.

 
We have a Hanes/Bali outlet where I like to buy my undies. I've never bought any clothing from Walmart that lasted more than a couple washings --and we don't even have a dryer to help kill clothing.

Kelly

 
A friend of mine and I are going to as many Victoria's Secrets it takes either tomorow or saturday to get some justice i mean honestly..

they are over priced

their merchandise quality isn't that good

they deliver false marketing ploys

their mailing list isn't exactly clean

the models in the windows could be almost considered soft porn but we have grown so use to it all now we couldn't even consider such a thing

im so sick and tired of this chain, they have had so many lawsuits on them in the past and they all never carry out!! i want something done

anyone? everyone? please join with us, raise your voice, do not be afraid to speak up for what is right and what is truly wrong!

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most of their items are overpriced when not on sale. I mean, 12 bucks for some plain cotton undies? even during the semi-annual sales, a lot of the bras aren't worth it--you're just sucked into the "omg only $25 for this basic cotton bra? it used to be $50!" lol. that being said, all my bras are from VS; they are decent quality, and they always carry my size. 

 
The quality of their merchandise has been progressively going WAY DOWNHILL for years now.  Their bras used to last me years, but I finally stopped buying them after the latest bras I bought (last year) almost immediately wore out, and are now more ridiculously stretched out than bras I bought 7 years ago!  That was the final straw.  This latest bra is also glued--yes, GLUED--at the seams rather than sewn at the top and sides of the cups. One of the side panels ripped, the fabric is so thin.  I am talking about the "Very Sexy" bras.  This was the only bra style I have bought for the past decade. 

I guess they figure they will make more money if you have to replace your bras every 6 months than every few years. Well, they have lost a long-time customer in me. 

Their stuff is just absolute crap, crap, crap now.  I used to be a big fan.  I got most of my clothes, and all of my lingerie from them. But recently, I have even returned some of their clothes as soon as I opened the package from the mail, b/c the material and stitching were visibly very cheap.  Everything they have now has decreased in quality.  I even loved their VSX sport line.  Now it's all poorer quality, too. Thin material that quickly loses its elasticity. I have been looking for better quality bras now, and I am willing to pay a premium if they are worth it.  I already switched to Aerie for their panties.  Their quality is excellent.  Their panties hold up very well, and they have really cute styles.  Their bras, not so much.

Victoria's Secret is only surviving on its supermodel marketing at this point.  I hope people wake up like I did, and realize they're being duped.  High prices, low quality. Don't be taken for a fool.

 
Hello, Ladies!  I was looking high and low for reviews on VS clothing and found this thread VERY helpful, so thank you guys!  I just wanted to put my two cents in regarding the quality of VS dresses.  First of all, I'm a 6-8 in dress size and their sizes are ALL OVER the place, seriously!  I bought mainly mediums and the new stretchy lace dress is two sizes too small (bought a M, which is an 8-10, I believe?) and it looked cheap and gave me bulges; the cotton long sweater dress fit really nicely, very slimming, but is too hot for the South; the henley dress is great!  So far, they are pretty cheaply made but if you get a darker color, like the navy or black in the sweater dresses, you can usually get away with a cheaper-made dress.  My only fear is that the sweater material around my butt and knees is going to bag with repeated sitting and walking--OPINIONS ON THIS?

I bought the shirt dresses, one in the colorblock ivory/black and another in the blue "snake"; super cheaply made but the material is a no-wrinkle something (poly?) and looks smooth and nice.  Again, these are dark solids and busy prints so you can't see the stitching that's a little tacky.  I wear these all to work as a physician and can achieve a dressy, professional look with tights, colored jeans, pants, heels, and jewelry.

The other dress I HATED AND it ran TOO small was the cashmere v-neck sweater dress with pleats (bought it in purpley pink--also awful unless you're a platinum blond or have jet black hair); it was way too hot and fit like a furry thick sack.  

Please let me know your experiences with this stuff, too.  I sent all $500 of it back through the store in the mall and have fingers crossed regarding getting my money back after reading some of your posts!  Ah!

Love, B

 
Hello, Ladies!  I was looking high and low for reviews on VS clothing and found this thread VERY helpful, so thank you guys!  I just wanted to put my two cents in regarding the quality of VS dresses.  First of all, I'm a 6-8 in dress size and their sizes are ALL OVER the place, seriously!  I bought mainly mediums and the new stretchy lace dress is two sizes too small (bought a M, which is an 8-10, I believe?) and it looked cheap and gave me bulges; the cotton long sweater dress fit really nicely, very slimming, but is too hot for the South; the henley dress is great!  So far, they are pretty cheaply made but if you get a darker color, like the navy or black in the sweater dresses, you can usually get away with a cheaper-made dress.  My only fear is that the sweater material around my butt and knees is going to bag with repeated sitting and walking--OPINIONS ON THIS?

I bought the shirt dresses, one in the colorblock ivory/black and another in the blue "snake"; super cheaply made but the material is a no-wrinkle something (poly?) and looks smooth and nice.  Again, these are dark solids and busy prints so you can't see the stitching that's a little tacky.  I wear these all to work as a physician and can achieve a dressy, professional look with tights, colored jeans, pants, heels, and jewelry.

The other dress I HATED AND it ran TOO small was the cashmere v-neck sweater dress with pleats (bought it in purpley pink--also awful unless you're a platinum blond or have jet black hair); it was way too hot and fit like a furry thick sack.  

Please let me know your experiences with this stuff, too.  I sent all $500 of it back through the store in the mall and have fingers crossed regarding getting my money back after reading some of your posts!  Ah!

Love, B

 
BREAST IMPLANTS BEWARE THE VS SHOWTIME SPORTS BRA!

Holy crap these are heavily padded!  I've had size C+ breast implants since June 2012 and they've just now dropped and are doing well in push-up bras.  HOWEVER, the VS push-ups, while a friend of the B+ natural crowd, these are hellish on the implanted.  The cups are rock hard, again, good for the naturally gifted, but that firmness up against your implants' firmness is like rock on rock--OUCH!  I bought the black/gold and light blue/gold ones and was so excited--they are super sexy with a bralet-like bodice, plunging neckline, and very sexy upper and lower back straps (a very sexy T-strap effect near the back of your neck to peak out of tanks and tees), but the cups were too far apart for my unmoldable bosom, rock padding, and looseness of the back straps (not sure why), were just too much to handle and I sent them back.  So, I recommend only non-VS push-ups with soft cups for the implanted.  

I DO and DID love the bombshell push-up for my former A breasts.  I didn't have enough breast tissue to fill out the cleavage in it but it looked heavenly and natural under a T or high-necked dress.

Love, B

 
I just got back from a VS store. It's always been this bad, especially with their limited collections. I tried on their lounge wear for 50 bucks per pant from the Supermodel collection, and you could see right through the material. These pants fit me perfectly and they were NOT tight. You know how dark it is their dressing rooms for me to see my underwear pattern right through the lounge pants. How's that going to keep you warm!? 

I'm not surprised by their lack of reviewing system on the VS website. They have the audacity to charge 100 dollars for their Velour Zip Hoodie with the obnicious PINK logo on them. The faux fur felt great but I know Old Navy has some great fleece lined hoodies for like 40 dollars. 

Finally, I had to learn the story when I saw a mom shopping for her 11 year old daughter. Yuck. 

 
Yeah, I've tried their clothes and agree that the quality is very, very poor. I love their bras and panties though! It's all I've worn for years now. The bras are so comfortable and last FOREVER. I love taking advantage of their semi-annual sales.

 
The only things I like from VS are the Body By Victoria push up bras and their panties. Any other bra I bought from them were  uncomfortable and I always had trouble with the straps coming undone. IMO, their stuff is overpriced crap!!

 
I have also found that the quality of Victoria's Secret clothing is "less than", and we all know that the prices are "more than". I dont mind paying for "QUALITY", but Victoria's Secret is a far cry from quality!!! I wont be shopping there anymore!! I work to dam hard for my money, to spend it on garbage!

 
I'm surprise to hear that the bra's fit some so well. I have 6 VS bras. Will never buy another. Terrible fit.

 
I wrote to their cs explaining how disappointed I was by their black siren jeans because they faded and ripped within six months. I compared them to my Aeropostale ones which were much cheaper. Their cs said I could return them and get credit back on my angel card. I suggest you try that too if your clothes haven't been worn for over a year.

their cardigans are terrible, had to return two after just two months of light use.

good thing is, they credit back my angel card.

 
Wow. I loved reading all of your guys' opinions. I own several things from VS clothing lines, some hoodies, a ton of underwear and bras, some pants and shirts, etc. I've never had a problem with any of them. I would say that it sounds like a one-off, or maybe you had a bad batch or something, but if it is happening to all of you, how strange. I wonder if maybe I just got lucky with the ones I purchased?

 
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Wow. I loved reading all of your guys' opinions. I own several things from VS clothing lines, some hoodies, a ton of underwear and bras, some pants and shirts, etc. I've never had a problem with any of them. I would say that it sounds like a one-off, or maybe you had a bad batch or something, but if it is happening to all of you, how strange. I wonder if maybe I just got lucky with the ones I purchased?
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I'm the same way! I've only bought things in store (3 bras, a bunch of undies, 2 pairs of sweatpants, a hoodie and a tee shirt) and I've never had a problem with any of it. One of my sweatpants did end up falling apart, but that was after wearing them at least 3 days a week for about a year and then I wore them every other day for about 6 months (I was pregnant and no other pants fit)  so obviously they were going to get holey and stained and eventually die. I wonder if maybe the in store stuff is better?

 
I ordered some tops a few years ago that felt just like rice paper! What cracks me up is they sometimes have some way oooooold ads in their catalogs from the 80's and 90's just like Speigel does! lol I guess some of those sexy-LY cut designed patterns never go out of style. I remember Frederick's of Hollywood being their rival in the 80's. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

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