tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post8447691442258002897..comments2024-02-15T12:05:40.992-08:00Comments on Bras I Hate & Love: HerRoom Punches BackBras I Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07692999972337398680noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-50066508584339053412013-05-07T22:02:04.683-07:002013-05-07T22:02:04.683-07:00You are still in the U.S.A. and you still have the...You are still in the U.S.A. and you still have the right to free speach! The folks at Herroom won't be getting my business. Not only because of your experience but also because I did read the complaints board and their reviews are awful!sew and so much morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216278429166034806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-81841493286348989312013-05-07T22:01:40.289-07:002013-05-07T22:01:40.289-07:00You are still in the U.S.A. and you still have the...You are still in the U.S.A. and you still have the right to free speach! The folks at Herroom won't be getting my business. Not only because of your experience but also because I did read the complaints board and their reviews are awful!sew and so much morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216278429166034806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-44658547120628164162013-03-20T20:08:45.173-07:002013-03-20T20:08:45.173-07:00I'd just like to comment about the "white...I'd just like to comment about the "whitewashing". Why does it matter? If the color used was black, would it really have caused any objection? Why do you see racism everywhere? Why do you all get so easily offended by a complete non-issue? It would never occur to me to think of this in racial terms, no matter what skin color was used in the pictures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-3645626278420120722013-02-21T10:35:10.425-08:002013-02-21T10:35:10.425-08:00Beyond the problems you've mentioned here, hav...Beyond the problems you've mentioned here, have you ever looked up Herroom service reviews? I have, and that's why I've never ordered from them before. Their return service comes of as a huge scam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-75776742808636775672013-02-08T01:16:45.297-08:002013-02-08T01:16:45.297-08:00I feel incensed over HerRoom's censorious acti...I feel incensed over HerRoom's censorious actions of asking you to remove their images. As a company representative, they should be aware of the full scope of copyright before sending out an official request. By claiming something as infringing upon their copyright where it is clearly within the realm of Fair Use demonstrates a lack of professionalism and a bit of a bullying mentality. This is especially so if, as you mentioned, these types of requests were only being sent to reviews with negative comments. I completely understand and respect your wish to not further yourself in any type of legal altercation. If in the future should something similar happen and you wish to stand your ground but are threatened with legal action, the good folks over at the PopeHat blog (www.popehat.com) can help you find pro bono help. They frequently write about first amendment issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-34364418407190371682012-12-30T17:14:29.950-08:002012-12-30T17:14:29.950-08:00I've never ordered from HerRoom and b/c of rea...I've never ordered from HerRoom and b/c of reading this, I never will. Especially if it's true sometimes they are higher priced than Figleaves which I also haven't ordered from. Besides Figleaves or maybe BareNecessities (I'm currently waiting on a shipment from them), I'll consider ordering from UK in the future. Even with shipping extra it might be worth it. Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-66761903765536312712012-10-18T07:08:00.382-07:002012-10-18T07:08:00.382-07:00I had a moment with HerRoom once a while ago. It h...I had a moment with HerRoom once a while ago. It had to do with a quality issue and the lady who responded to me was nothing but rude. I sent her a reply back and complained about her customer service to which I received a reply from Tomima basically telling me to get lost. It was a couple of years before I ordered from them again, but I will only do so if I have a coupon. Interesting to note, Figleaves (US site, not sure about the UK one) has prices ranging from $10-20 cheaper than HerRoom, especially on newer products. They offer the Freya Longlines at around $48 instead of $68, plus they are more pleasant. I think I'll be switching to them from now on, and they have a lot more to offer in size 28 and various other brands.<br /><br />Has HerRoom responded to you in regards to this post? Darth Tardiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524491271288391597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-57474091028674261532012-10-15T12:44:42.094-07:002012-10-15T12:44:42.094-07:00Your blog is the most informative, well-written an...Your blog is the most informative, well-written and interesting set of articles on bras anywhere ever. Far from getting annoyed, they should have offered you a job as an expert lingerie consultant, and asked you to devise a much better quiz for them. And paid you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-35083288425215347422012-10-12T17:21:09.252-07:002012-10-12T17:21:09.252-07:00Oh dear, whatever the law really is, it's prob...Oh dear, whatever the law really is, it's probably for the best to not get involved in a copyright lawsuit. So, why not take the images out, and put the post back up again? It wasn't your intention to cause offence, and I imagine for 99.9% of readers, you didn't cause any offence at all. I found the post very informative and interesting, and you are completely entitled to an opinion on their service.<br /><br />And also, your blog title totally works... hearing positive reviews only gives me half the story, and negative reviews are usually way more informative when it comes to fitting problems, especially when accompanied by such indepth advice on alterations and alternatives. Considering that at least two-thirds of the bras I try on don't fit well enough for me to want to buy them, I hate most of the bras I encounter too. So, I find your blog refreshingly realistic. And awesome :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14811297660478639713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-86191424214867947462012-10-11T23:11:18.368-07:002012-10-11T23:11:18.368-07:00Keep on keeping on. I'm glad I've never o...Keep on keeping on. I'm glad I've never ordered from HerRoom. Guess I won't be in the future either. Especially if they are phasing 28 bands. Hesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659405457333370467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-39508676303697185252012-10-10T03:02:04.419-07:002012-10-10T03:02:04.419-07:00My belief is that the figures on the chart should ... My belief is that the figures on the chart should be all be colored fuschia or purple or some other color that has no relation to reality. This helps eliminate the optical illusions that can occur when moving from a figure in one color to a figure in another, while avoiding the whitewashing that is a bit disturbing. They're response to you, however, was more than a bit disturbing to me. Your criticisms were logical, supported by your own evidence, and came with suggestions for improvement. Really, they should be thanking you for the input. I wish I could tell you I won't be buying from them because of the way they treated you, but the truth is, I won't be buying from them because they obviously have little-to-no idea how bras should fit. I look forward to your future posts.megaerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17594432969541324951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-49973028786545447962012-10-09T08:38:34.839-07:002012-10-09T08:38:34.839-07:00I've been reading your blog for a while & ...I've been reading your blog for a while & have never felt the need to comment before. But i just wanted to say ... carry on doing what you are doing. I've not been to the site for a few weeks so has this blog entry plus your more recent review of the marcie to read. Over the last couple of months, I have read numerous reviews of the Marcie, all done by bloggers who had been sent the Marcie free of charge. And guess what? You, the person who bought the bra, wasn't totally glowing in your praise. You said it was a good bra, but pointed out some negatives in the fit for you. IMHO, that is exactly what you should do and that is precisely why I read your blog. I have no clue about Herroom - I live in the UK so have no need of them, but their response typifies, to me, the way industries seem to view bloggers these days - as glorified, unpaid PR execs. Ignore them & carry on giving honest, unbiased & very helpful feedback on the bras & clothing you try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-1512914763198273122012-10-05T00:09:40.918-07:002012-10-05T00:09:40.918-07:00What she said. But please don't stop the intel...What she said. But please don't stop the intelligent on-target snark. I'd really miss that.ComfyCurvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066188358572221432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-89371236576552601852012-10-03T19:53:52.203-07:002012-10-03T19:53:52.203-07:00Thank you for responding :) ..and that totally suc...Thank you for responding :) ..and that totally sucks! Another good reason not to do business with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-9675029581263677852012-10-03T17:37:18.725-07:002012-10-03T17:37:18.725-07:00Well, Herroom, I hope you're reading, because...Well, Herroom, I hope you're reading, because I've made my last order from you. I'm a journalist and it really disgusts me to see a company behave in this fashion. They are, in essence, intimidating you. Because you had the gall to critize them. They are in the wrong. You do not owe them anything. They cannot sue you, and if they foolishly did they could not win. Therefore, the person who wrote that was only badgering you. I would put the word out about them, because this is unforgivable behavior in a business. Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238800725707477277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-69093142863589088652012-10-03T17:01:12.688-07:002012-10-03T17:01:12.688-07:00They are "culling" their 28 bands, as th...They are "culling" their 28 bands, as they put it, because people make too many returns... Or something. But women with 28 bands have no brick and mortar stores to shop at and are often just guessing at their size. So of course they return bras more often. <br /><br />Here is the article the quote is from<br /><br />http://www.slate.com/articles/double_x/doublex/2012/09/large_breasts_small_waist_and_looking_for_a_bra_good_luck_.2.htmlYvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238800725707477277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-50989128045867252522012-10-03T16:40:11.015-07:002012-10-03T16:40:11.015-07:00Arg, I had a nice long comment typed out to you bu...Arg, I had a nice long comment typed out to you but my internet ate it. Here's the gist of it:<br /><br />1. Love the new background!<br /><br />2. 100% agree on the whitewashing- seems to be an easy fix, why not change it?<br /><br />3. Your original post reminded me that I really do need to get a post up on full on bottom breasts. :)<br /><br />4. I'm pretty surprised about the mention of copy-right issues. Wouldn't this be a problem if you didn't cite the photos and claimed them as your own? I mean, if you cite them then I think that would fit underneath Fair Use. <br /><br />5. 100% agree on the point of blogging. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978428709634320148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-44814812669579189992012-10-03T11:26:58.543-07:002012-10-03T11:26:58.543-07:00I thought your original post made a lot of excelle...I thought your original post made a lot of excellent points (that I agreed with, though I didn't get around to posting on the quiz)-- it's a shame they didn't sincerely consider your truthful, constructive feedback and take it under consideration. <br /><br />I was pretty offended by their description of my "omega" breasts-- less negative phrasing/ loaded language (and more diversity in their illustrations) would be a simple way to improve the quiz. Paying attention to the recommendations of people who actually HAVE that breast type to improve the quiz (and only supplying recommendations that are available in the cup sizes that will fit) are long-term implementations that would considerably improve the feedback I've seen so far!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experiences, and for the record, I love your blog and think it's useful and well-written, even if the title is a little snarky (not in a bad way, IMO). :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065384575875290210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-40137222289443773932012-10-03T09:43:35.689-07:002012-10-03T09:43:35.689-07:00Thanks for keeping us all informed... This is kind...Thanks for keeping us all informed... This is kind of the final straw with HerRoom in my mind, and I really feel like I can't recommend them any more. I wonder if they'll have a response to this post at all..Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08928146749204392195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-49668585854934700022012-10-03T09:05:21.601-07:002012-10-03T09:05:21.601-07:00I do like their Universal Sizing System and I unde...I do like their Universal Sizing System and I understand what they were going for on the quiz, but I am ashamed that the company would respond to your post in such a manner. I feel like the only reason they are still in business is because their customers don't seem to know that bras are wayyyyy cheaper on eBay, Brastop, etc. HerRoom's prices are similar to that of a boutique, but without the great customer service. Outrageous! Also, one commenter mentioned earlier that they are phasing out 28-band bras. Is this true?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-29823896923660625042012-10-03T07:49:22.402-07:002012-10-03T07:49:22.402-07:00This is a great post. You've responded respec...This is a great post. You've responded respectfully but honestly to a troubling interaction. I've been increasingly irritated with HerRoom; it's one of the sites I first shopped when I really started to understand bra sizing, and I DO think the company cares that women have bras that fit, but this inability to take constructive criticism maturely or professionally, especially considering that they are a large retailer and you are a one-woman blogger, is really disappointing. Add to that the very valid points (whitewashing, judgmental language, etc.) in your original post, the horrid Universal Cup Sizing abomination, and their emails that encouraged full-busted women to buy minimizer bras and small-busted women to buy push-up bras, and I'm no longer comfortable recommending them as a retailer. I'm not going to link to them anymore on Sweet Nothings. I think they may have women's best interests at heart, but they're doing a terrible job of showing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-44180744394789467532012-10-03T06:33:19.194-07:002012-10-03T06:33:19.194-07:00You go girl! Your blog is so helpful because it is...You go girl! Your blog is so helpful because it is honest. Keep up the good work. It's unfortunate HerRoom could not use your comments to improve their service or even address your concerns. Emeraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12651238346537586548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-36641584006471191502012-10-03T06:02:04.888-07:002012-10-03T06:02:04.888-07:00So sorry this is happening to you. So sorry this is happening to you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-62378047033887599582012-10-03T05:14:30.297-07:002012-10-03T05:14:30.297-07:00I like the name a lot. And it's really good to...I like the name a lot. And it's really good to have somebody in the lingerie blogging community who can say "this bra/company sucks, skip it". I can understand why you don't want to go to court with Herroom, but don't let it get on your nerves, they are wrong, not you.<br />MalicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-3652228777589188412012-10-03T03:56:04.414-07:002012-10-03T03:56:04.414-07:00Honestly, I like the name. What I like about this ...Honestly, I like the name. What I like about this blog is that it takes a fair, but thoughtfully critical approach to bras and bra-fitting. We have enough blogs who only ever post about bras they love. I think this is your niche; go for it!amyaggletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579075446095221679noreply@blogger.com