Ulla Popken’s new Community Forum, U.P.Life Cafe has triggered some interesting conversations, several of which were started by members. “I hate spandex mixed in the fabric!” has gotten lots of participation. I’m so pleased because this is the type of conversation that allows us to discuss and think through what’s good and what’s not – it helps us realize that things are not ‘black or white,’ spandex is not good or bad. Therefore, this helps our design team create plus size clothing that really meets customers wants and needs.
On the positive side, our members seem to value the comfort and move-ability that spandex affords. We seem to like the fact that spandex helps an item keep it’s shape as we wear it and as we wash it. However, and this was the important point made by the member who started the discussion, we like a cut, that keeps the item a little away from our bodies – not clingy. No one likes it clingy!
I went through Ulla’s catalog and found a few of my Ulla favorites that seems to have it all!
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Each of these items is designed with a cut that glides over curves and does not cling. Items that are flattering, sleek and comfortable at the same time make me very happy!
Originally posted on Ulla Popken.