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to ask you to explain to me the big deal about victorias secret

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lovelyconverse123 · 09/11/2015 15:40

(apparently) hugely anticipated shows & the aspirations of so many females to win (what is perceived to be in some circles) the ultimate crown of being an angel ????

PUKE at the hollowness of it all.

OP posts:
passmethewineplease · 09/11/2015 15:41

YANBU I don't get it either. Hmm

juicynectarines · 09/11/2015 15:42

Neither do I. The underwear for sale isn't even very size - very cheaply made. Even if I had an unlimited budget I wouldn't buy their stuff Hmm

juicynectarines · 09/11/2015 15:42

Sorry typo - very NICE not very size Blush

wasonthelist · 09/11/2015 15:44

Everyone in the US thinks I know all about VS cos I am a Brit, but last I knew it was very small time here compared with there.

NinaSimoneful · 09/11/2015 15:47

Beats the crap out of me. I don't even 'get' fashion when it's clothes, nevermind undies.

squoosh · 09/11/2015 15:51

No idea. They're just cheapo knickers.

It's all so........ Miss World 1976. Bleurgh.

honeyroar · 09/11/2015 15:51

It's cheap nasty underwear. I've never seen anything I'd want. But it's a company with a great PR dept who have created this huge angels on their catwalk shows event with " the most beautiful" women modelling it. A lot of fuss over nothing. But it's always a big, busy shop in the USA so it obviously works!

BolshierAryaStark · 09/11/2015 15:53

Don't like the underwear at all-would quite like a pair of the angel wings though Blush

cabbageleaf · 09/11/2015 15:56

Good question! I think it's fascinating how they've built up a reputation for producing covetable underwear, their marketing strategy is fabulous. Perfect example of what advertising can achieve for the perception of a mediocre product. I suppose the gorgeous models in underwear played a major part in creating their success!

wtfisgoingonhere · 09/11/2015 16:00

I didn't "get it" until I bought some of their knickers . . . I'm converted, and absolutely love them

Don't get the big deal about the modelling side though, and they don't do bras to fit me either Sad

Epilepsyhelp · 09/11/2015 16:04

As a desperate last ditch attempt to save my wedding dress after losing weight I bought a bra from them that was sent from America; flipping amazing.

Don't get the Angel stuff though, not exactly aspirational stuff wandering down a catwalk in your pants.

troubleatmillcock · 09/11/2015 16:04

Just skinny teens in their undies.

Unless you're a size 0 and 14 years old you can forget VS.

Seriouslyffs · 09/11/2015 16:06

They do a big range. DDs wear skanky pants from there and I get nice biggish cotton ones. Their bras are great and padded thick- so no scratchiness.

TriJo · 09/11/2015 16:09

They don't make my size in bras, therefore I won't give them a penny for anything else. It's that simple really.

iwantbrewstersmillions · 09/11/2015 16:13

Don't care about the Angels but their bras are amazing.

Only ones I wear.

I also have one of their bras that adds two cup sizes which is quite funny as they look fake but used to fun for my clubbing days ;)

Lostcat2 · 09/11/2015 16:17

Completely agree op.

To be honest my prettiest smd cheapest undies come from
Primark.

Find VC very overpriced.

MrsTerryPratchett · 09/11/2015 16:17

You can't date whatshisname from Maroon 5 unless you've been one. Although I wouldn't touch him with someone else's barge-pole.

cth1982 · 09/11/2015 16:26

their big cotton knickers are fantastic and the odd bra is good but never buy full price!

AdoraBell · 09/11/2015 16:30

Wasonthelist years ago I bought some underwear from them while on holiday. The assistant told me they sell loads because they say they are a British company, but they aren't really. That might explain why people assume you know all about the company.

I think she felt it was safe to tell me as it was in a tourist area, so I wasn't going to be telling anyone who would matter.

OfaFrenchmind2 · 09/11/2015 16:33

I love the bras: good size system for a good price, and very comfortable.
I like to see the show, it's just very pretty, and the jewellery fantasy bras are beautiful to look at, nothing more to it.

Enjolrass · 09/11/2015 16:38

I actually love VS.

I am neither a teenager or a size 0.

Their pants are comfy and wash really well and their sports bras are the comfiest I have ever worn.

I wear sports bras all day so have tried most brands.

I do not get the excitement over the shows nor I have ever watched one.

I usually stock up at an outlet if we are in the US, much cheaper.

InMySpareTime · 09/11/2015 17:11

They still use the outdated "add inches to the band" method of bra sizing, so their bras (as fitted by them) don't even slightly fit. They don't even fit the models!
DD and I usually comment on the ill-fitting bras in the posters, the way you can see light under the band through the cleavage on them because the band is far too big and the cups are far too small. If you want a bra that's two cup sizes bigger, your best bet is to get fitted at the likes of Bravissimo or John Lewis.

TheLuckDragon · 09/11/2015 17:15

I don't get the fuss with the models but their bras are amazing and the only ones I will wear. They are the only bras that make my boobs touch!

RJnomaaaaaargh · 09/11/2015 17:16

Where do you buy them in the UK? My dad would love some but postage was about £50

RJnomaaaaaargh · 09/11/2015 17:17

My ddd Blush my mum would not be amused if my dad started wearing them

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