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They became “tacky” a long time ago.  When I first started shopping at VS, they offered a different kind of sexy than Frederick’s of Hollywood.  Now the two stores have the same kind of thing going on except VS is more expensive and they don’t have my size.

it has always been tacky in my book. i got measured there, and all the bras i’ve bought there are extremely uncomfortable for me.too tight, too loose, wires digging. i only go there to buy lotion & their Heavenly perfume now, but even that is starting to smell different.

ever read the panties in the PINK section? inappropriate as heeeelllll

Going to Victoria’s Secret for a plain bra is like going to McDonald’s for a salad. It’s cheaper somewhere else and probably made better, stopped getting so hyped up over the label. The bras and panties are very adorable but way overpriced and since I don’t like bling, or bejewling, or vajazzles I stick with Target and their $12 plain soft bras. 

I went there to try to find an unpadded bra once. LOL. The sales girl looked at me like I was from another planet. 

Actually, I’m a much a bigger size than most girls. And every time I walk into Victoria’s Secret, I’m able to find a bra in my size and one in at least nude. I usually can’t find ones that are my size and pretty. But the last time I was there, I did.

The nude isn’t a perfect match to my own skin tone. And I’m pretty pale. But I didnt think there was an issue with matching skin tones to a bra.

Not as much for the frilly lingerie as much as PINK stamped on the ass of everyone and their mother.

Yeah they have gotten a little tacky.  I still think they have cute bras and undies.  I only shop their sales with coupons though haha.  So I never spend too much.  

I used to feel bad about not being able to find stuff in my size/price range there, but last time I went I was treated terribly. They sized me incorrectly (which I learned later they’re quite notorious for) and basically told me to get the fuck out because they didn’t have my size. (At that time they thought I was a 36DDD, which I knew was impossible). I’ve found better bras and gotten much, MUCH better treatment at Dillard’s and Lane Bryant. Dillard’s has a good selection of bras for busty girls that aren’t obnoxious looking, and when I got sized at Lane Bryant it was miles away from my treatment at VS. At both stores I felt like the salesladies actually gave a shit whether I found what I was looking for or not. The one at Dillard’s even hunted around to find a good bra for me on sale!

I’m hearing about a lot of people being really dissatisfied with VS, so I’m thinking it’s at the point where they’re banking on their name.

yep…

I usually just get some of my bras during sales at VS– I hardly care about the prints as long as they appear comfortable.

So far, my best bras are actually from JcPenny’s. Try there.   I’m also starting to like spandex-like pull over bras (no clips necessary, one size for all)…they’re like comfortable sports bra.

I have plenty of plain/ sensible bras and underwear from VS. There are also bolder patterns and styles as well.  If you go somewhere looking to be disappointed you’re not going to change your mind once you’re there. 
that being said, Underwear is underwear. Who cares as long as it’s comfortable. 

I always have a nude bra from Victoria’s Secret in my bra drawer.  Most of my bras are VS.  I wouldn’t say they are more tacky at all!  You should see some of the stuff I bought in the 90s there.  

I never have any trouble finding bras of normal colors at VS. I could see how they’re tacky though. Their Pink section has gotten a little ridiculous over the years. 

it is suppose to be tacky and make you feel naughty and go *teehee* when you carry the hot pink shopping bag around buy the plain colored comfy bras from walmart, target or other store.

When has VS been about anything but a name?

They have 2/$32 deals with their basic collection on the Pink line. You can get a combination of black, white, or nude and for $32 you can’t really beat the price. Probably one of the only times I’m glad my boobs aren’t big haha

I still enjoy shopping at Victoria’s Secret, but I have been doing it mostly online.

There are more sales, they sell clothes and you don’t have a sales associate following you around or a line to wait in!

I bought my dress for my college graduation from their website for $18 and it fit me perfectly!

I love VS… While my hubby was still living in Florida we went shopping there. I had never been professionally measured (small town Canadian gal, we dont have these stores where grew up) and the staff was amazing. My most comfy bras are from VS, though I only shop online (I have noticed the better selection seems to be online or in catalogs).  And to me, the are definitely worth the price.
I have some clothes from there as well, and i love them..
so no, I don’t think they have gotten tacky..

Wow, this is interesting. I happen to be wearing a nude. unpadded bra by VS in my very odd size (that I can’t find anywhere) right this minute.

Solution: shop online. I’m sure they vary their collection in the stores by what they think certain areas and demographics will like.

i have a VS store card.  since i usually don’t buy bras until one of mine breaks and i need a replacement NOW, i shop at VS because i can put it on the card and then pay it off on payday.  i also get tons of “$10 off” things from them that makes shopping there a lot cheaper.  

I noticed in spring that Victoria’s Secret normally add all kinds of brightly colored and printed undergarments but it doesn’t bother me.  If I don’t like them, I won’t buy them.  They’re just trying to make a couple more bucks by going with what is trendy.  If ikat prints were more popular, they’d probably sell bras with that print.  I do agree with the others, some of the things in their Pink line is crazy stupid with the sayings on the panties.  I don’t really find it that difficult to obtain bras/panties in black or nude whenever I go there.  I mostly shop at the store to find what styles and size suits me.  Once that is established, I just shop online.  Shopping online during the big sale(s) is especially helpful because you won’t have to pick through the bins for the your size and desired colors.

hm… I don’t think the fact that they don’t or didn’t currently carry NUDE BRAS should signify their “tackiness.” maybe they have become more tacky, who knows, but that’s a silly reason to go to the conclusion and say WOW VS IS SOOO TACKY NOW THEY DONT HAVE NUDE BRAS!!!1!!1!

It sounds like this Brooke Stein person is a high-maintenance bitch.  I like how all the comments under the HuffPost article are bitching about the same thing: “I went in and demanded a plain white boring un-padded bra and was horrified that it wasn’t there, OMG this store is so trashy.”  As though wanting to wear something besides basic boring underwear is tacky or slutty.  If you go to their website, almost every single bra is offered in white, black, and nude as well as the patterns and lace and shit.

When I want a basic or nude bra or some blah regular panties, I go to Target or Sears.  When I want something sexy or glittery or leopard-print, I go to VS.  Actually I very rarely go to the physical store because their selection leaves much to be desired.  If you’re going to shop VS, go online!  They have a way better selection of sizes, colors, etc.  I don’t think they’re any more tacky than any other place that sells lingerie in the same or lower price range.  However, I have always hated their Pink line simply because I think it’s stupid.  I don’t want everything I wear to have the word “Pink” plastered all over it.

VS is overpriced and overrated. You can find what you need if you just look in the right places, like outlet stores or department stores like TJ Maxx or Marshalls.

I think they have cuter stuff here in Asia, thus why the only VS stuff I’ve seen in Japan are their body sprays, which are ridiculously priced.

I have plenty of nude and white bras from VS! I do have plenty of colored or patterned ones as well but I don’t think they are becoming more tacky. You just need to know where to look. The plain stuff is in the back of the store, all of the super sexy, colorful, bejeweled stuff is at front. The back is where they have their simple bras and underwear.

it’s not just tacky, but the quality has really suffered. the prices have increased slightly, which is OKAY… just a few dollars. but when i last went underwear shopping i kept picking up underwear with uneven stitching, no stitching, dimpled/wrinkled stitches. just stuff that looked like the “irregular” items that end up at tj-maxx. i don’t really shop for bras, and have had no problems with underwear… but i would definitely say their stuff is being marketed to a younger group than it was 5 – 10 years ago… (a lot of boy-short cut underwear with metallic print saying “the party’s in here” or something to that extent)

i dont think they’re tacky i just think the people complaining don’t like them to begin with so dont know how to find things. lol.

last time i was in there i wasnt able to find anything i really wanted. but that can happen to any store since im choosy. the things ive bought ive been satisfied with. theres some very cute/flattering things for the people who know how to shop

they are a little tacky.

they have such good quality bras though – they last for years! and also, as for the overpriced – I only go there when they have their semi-annual sale, and everything becomes reasonably priced! haha seriously, bras for $15 and panties for $3? yes please!

Really? I’ve seen plenty of neutral color bras; the Angels and Incredible lines always have them in nude with little to no embellishment. Maybe it just depends on the store you’re in. But the lack of variety for “nude” bras isn’t a problem limited to VS, and I’ve found that even if it’s a few shades lighter than my skin tone it’s not going to show up.

I think they’re merchandise is low quality and cheap, and I’m not even a difficult size. They’re bras don’t fit well, they fall apart quickly, they are too stretchy, the bands are too thin, and they aren’t supportive enough. Aerie sucks too. I wish Calcique would make smaller sizes. They know what they’re doing.

@thepsychoticraccoon@xanga - They told me I was a D when I’m a B

Victoria’s Secret is where you go to get something over the top. Fredericks is where you go to get something incredibly sexy, and cheaper than VS. And Aerie is where I get almost all of my bras, because they are cute, comfortable, and they always have my sizeeee<3 (Don’t judge my tiny tatas)

THANK YOU! I thought I was the only person who thought this. I hate going in there. Saying that, however, they can sell whatever they want. If they want to cater to Snooki and the Jersey Shore, that’s fine, but that’s what they are to me. I don’t think the company realizes that. 

If you’re looking for recommendations, I might suggest asking Treacle, the blogger who runs The Lingerie Addict:

http://www.thelingerieaddict.com

She reviews all kinds of lingerie, from plain to fancy to retro.

Every bra line VS has comes in nude/black/white along with fashion colors. Don’t like the fashion colors? Okay, don’t buy them, why are you complaining? The black/nude/white bras aren’t hiding anywhere they’re in the drawers right alongside them. And as far as unpadded bras go, there are just as many lightly lined/unlined styles as padded styles. If not more.  Trust me, I spend 30 hours a week surrounded by this merchandise.

I just really don’t understand how it’s difficult for you to find a solid color bra among printed ones. They’re all in the same drawer, in rainbow order actually.

As a Victoria’s Secret sales associate, I will tell you the following…

1. Colors and patterns are set by season and trends, right now we have bright greens, orange, light blue, yellows etc. Sequins and jewels are pretty big in fashion as of late in general, so we are using them a lot.

2. Aside from whatever season colors and patterns, we ALWAYS have the basic nude, black and white bras, but you will not usually find them on the top of the tables or displays. The ones there are for decorating the store, if you want the color in your size then check in the drawers or ask a sales associate to look for you in the back. We are not allowed to over-stuff the drawers because it damages the bras, and the colors are most likely to be pushed to the drawers first. We always have more stored in the back.

3. That being said, we do have a lot more colors lately, but it’s because it’s what selling. The consumer affects what the store sells more of. Before when we had more basic colors I actually would get a lot of complaints about us not having enough nice colors. Costumers would say “For a plain white bra I would go to wal-mart.”

With all that in mind, yes there are rude sales associates, some will lie and say we have nothing in the back because they are too lazy to look for you, and some girls flat out suck at measuring people. The mall near ours has a smaller VS and I have had costumers tell me the girls there are complete bitches and have made them cry.

I actually found you CAN’T get a pretty bra in a 34 D there, only nude and black ones. For that I prefer GAP BODY. They have 34 D, which a lot of places for some reason don’t carry, and the styles are somewhere in between nude and overdone. They also last longer than VS for a little less the price.

Yup that quite sums it up

hmmm…interesting. all of my bras are calvin klein or VS, unpadded nude or black.
i get them on sale, and haven’t really had a problem spending less than 10 minutes in VS getting a bra or anyhing

but i do think the runway shows have gotten a lot less interesting to watch =[

Their bras and underwear are fine, their pink collection clothing, though, yes. 

A few years ago, I bought a VS Biofit nude bra that I absolutely love. I wear it the most often out of all my bras, and it’s held up for at least 5 years and doesn’t show signs of wear. However, the new Biofit bras they have are not the same, so I wish I bought more of the same one back then .

@x_UNF0RGiVEN@xanga - Hands down I agree with you. If ever I buy their makeup or lipgloss. That’s it. 

It’s not like I ever have been able to afford it…now I gained weight and probably they don’t even run my size

YES finally someone says it, Victoria’s Secret was only decent for like 3 years, 2005 was their only good fashion show I have to admit that year the show was flawless, after that it was all downhill, I remember buying my first two bras and sleep pants in their store in 2003 the quality was good the designs were sweet and the price was reasonable! $19 a bra I remember exactly, 90% cotton and no glitter or ridiculous prints at that! Flash forward 10 years and the brand is a joke, I recently threw away all of my VS panties/thongs/bras this month and moved on to another brand one I won’t mention because I don’t want someone from VS reading this and then starting some sort of brand war with the classier, more stable brand that has been around much longer than VS and no it’s not a Target brand it’s a well known brand found in Macys/Neiman Marcus etc. Also shopping at agent provocateur now, yes they are more expensive but hey they know how to stick to their roots. Fredericks of Hollywood is also sexy and fun. Have you seen the new VS models? The thing that put VS on the map were the ORIGINAL angels-Gisele, Naomi, Tyra, Ana, Heidi, Doutzen, Adriana, Alessandra, Fernanda they had poise, class, humility and one in a trillion looks/vibes/personalities they were and still are legitimate SUPERMODELS. The new girls look like any girl at a local community college in Miami I do not even know their names except for Miranda Kerr who is leaving VS, on top of that VS seems to want to promote blondes in an era of brunettes…puhh-leease. The 2012 show was embarrassing, justin bieber…? Really? The only good part was Bruno Mars and his band and even that felt oddly out of place among the tacky, glittery bras and panties. I went into a VS store this year only ONE time and felt appalled at the clothes and I mean ALL of it, the designs, the colors, the cheap looking fabrics, the sales associate that looked at me desperately while helping another customer probably HOPING I would buy at least something in that store… well I didn’t, did not even spend one full minute in there and left vowing to never shop there again, why would I give money to a brand that is rapidly cheapening their brand in both quality and design and is single handedly causing thousands of young girls to have body issues, inferiority issues and severe mental issues regarding their bodies. Also try to find one pair of panties in there without some lace trim, leopard print or sexual phrase I dare you, and this is coming from someone who is not a prude, I live among latinas, europeans and brazilians in Miami who like to sunbathe topless and wear g-strings on south beach so I am not against lacy things, sexiness or even tackiness if it is done with at least an ounce of class but VS’ star has fallen, just as Apple is dying, just like everyone loved the Kardashians at first and now they have become a laughing stock, VS’ time has come and gone the only people who still like the bran are little teeny bopper 13 year old girls who shouldn’t be shopping in the store in the first place, I have read other comments on articles where people were talking about how they walk past VS stores in NY and they’re completely empty of customers with litter in front of the display windows. C’est la vie. I don’t care what anyone else says VS is over and another brand will take it’s place soon.