swimwear for the average size woman? - tanTALK

sunvelocity128 · 11-06-2001, 02:00 PM

I already carry Venus,Jellywear & Solar swimwear.These are nice suits, especially Venus, but they are not designed for your average or larger size woman.I feel bad because I have alot of woman that want to buy swimwear from me , becuase the closiest mall is 25 minutes away(so its convient)but the suits donot fit or offer the support they our looking for.Any companys that offer good quality w/ out haveing to buy 4 dozen or spend over $600 on every order?

cutiepup · 11-06-2001, 04:10 PM

Sunvelocity

I too carry swimwear. I'm within a lake community so so far I've had very good luck with my swimwear sales. I too had the same problem when I first started the swimwear search. Carl Wior swimwear is what I've decided to offer my clients. My rep sent me 2 different catalogs. One had more hip styles in sizes from 6-18. The other had older more sophisticated suits from 8-24. My rep allows me to order what I need when I need. So I normally let my customers actually look through the catalog and pick what they like not necessarily just what I have in stock. The lines you are carrying aren't bad but you may want to also look into Ritchie and Pan Dulce swimwear. They are awesome suits, many different textures and styles. My customers love it because most are really over Venus. If you want phone numbers so you can contact them for catalogs let me know.

Cutiepup

sunvelocity128 · 11-06-2001, 04:22 PM

Cutiepup- THANKS for the info,Carol Wior sounds like what I'm looking for.Yes, I would love the phone #.Ritchie & Pan Delce cataloges I received in the mail the other day, they do look like a nice swimsuit,up to date.Thanks again- Amy

new2u · 11-08-2001, 10:19 AM

I'd also love to get in touch with them. When you order what sizes do you order most?

neon · 11-08-2001, 02:32 PM

I'd love to get those numbers from you too if I could please. I have considered selling swimwear here also.

shallee

sunvelocity128 · 11-09-2001, 11:28 AM

new2u & neon - heres some #'s; Carol Wior 562-927-0052(thanks cutiepup)Venus 800-366-6000( keep in mind these suits run small, a large is a 9/10!!)Jellywear ( cheap,I will be discont.. because woman are complaing about their boobs falling out.Plus , when I was down in Jamacia this summer it happened to me!I'm not even no where near big chested)800-325-2442;Carabella 800-carabella or carabella.com ( havent order from them yet because I was tould a $600 min. was needed for wholesale)Solar www.solartanthr.com or 888-tan-thru ( sells very well, because you cannot buy it in any stores in my area)Ritchie 800-bikini-1 hope this will help you

BooBop · 01-01-2002, 01:06 PM

Wanted to refresh this thread for swimwear question

neon · 01-01-2002, 09:36 PM

I called Carol Wior a long time ago and they said that they would send a representative to my store to see about a tester run. I haven't heard from them since. Would it be worth it to call them back? Pan Dulce looked good, but required a lot on first orders, I'm new at this and really wouldn't know what to start with as in sizes, styles, or anything.
Suggestions?

cutiepup · 01-02-2002, 03:27 PM

Neon,
When you called Carl Wior did they give you a name and number for a representative for you to contact? If not what I would do is call back and ask for the name & number for the rep that takes cares of your area. All the swimwear companies are getting ready for Surf Expo this month so it may take some time for you to hear back from someone. Also do you know who you talked to at Ritchie/Pan Dulce? I did not have to purchase a large initial order. Actually I order what I want when I want. I keep the book on my counter and my clients can place a single suit order if they want. Doing it this way will help you decide what to carry and what will sell in your area. I've done very well with my suits this year. We are expanding our retail area to accomodate the interest in our swimwear. I'll help with any other questions you have just let me know.

Cutiepup

sunvelocity128 · 01-03-2002, 10:24 AM

neon~cutiepup is right,get a name & # for a sales rep in your area.I called a while back,never heard from anyone,I called again got a name & # & he called me back right away,also sent out copies of the line.They look GREAT,can't wait until the end of this month when the sales rep is bringing the line to my salon so I can touch,feel it & size it.Like cutiepup said,there is NO minium, you can order just one if you want.This line is defiantly going to be a hit w/my average or larger size woman & the Ritchie/PanDelce is going to be a hit w/the smaller size woman & teenagers.I just came across another swimwear company,Heatwave,,average sizes & cuts,$149 for a pack of ten,you choose the colors & fabric,body style & sizes you want.Sounds good ,has anyone else sold this swimwear line?Heatwave 949-643-3161 Amy

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11-06-2001, 02:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
sunvelocity128 Join Date: Oct 12 2001 Posts: 171 Rep Power: 23	I already carry Venus,Jellywear & Solar swimwear.These are nice suits, especially Venus, but they are not designed for your average or larger size woman.I feel bad because I have alot of woman that want to buy swimwear from me , becuase the closiest mall is 25 minutes away(so its convient)but the suits donot fit or offer the support they our looking for.Any companys that offer good quality w/ out haveing to buy 4 dozen or spend over $600 on every order?

11-06-2001, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
cutiepup Join Date: Sep 5 2001 Location: US Posts: 247 Rep Power: 23	Sunvelocity I too carry swimwear. I'm within a lake community so so far I've had very good luck with my swimwear sales. I too had the same problem when I first started the swimwear search. Carl Wior swimwear is what I've decided to offer my clients. My rep sent me 2 different catalogs. One had more hip styles in sizes from 6-18. The other had older more sophisticated suits from 8-24. My rep allows me to order what I need when I need. So I normally let my customers actually look through the catalog and pick what they like not necessarily just what I have in stock. The lines you are carrying aren't bad but you may want to also look into Ritchie and Pan Dulce swimwear. They are awesome suits, many different textures and styles. My customers love it because most are really over Venus. If you want phone numbers so you can contact them for catalogs let me know. Cutiepup

11-06-2001, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
sunvelocity128 Join Date: Oct 12 2001 Posts: 171 Rep Power: 23	Cutiepup- THANKS for the info,Carol Wior sounds like what I'm looking for.Yes, I would love the phone #.Ritchie & Pan Delce cataloges I received in the mail the other day, they do look like a nice swimsuit,up to date.Thanks again- Amy

11-08-2001, 10:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
new2u Join Date: Nov 6 2001 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	I'd also love to get in touch with them. When you order what sizes do you order most?

11-08-2001, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
neon Join Date: Oct 21 2001 Posts: 667 Rep Power: 23	I'd love to get those numbers from you too if I could please. I have considered selling swimwear here also. shallee

11-09-2001, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
sunvelocity128 Join Date: Oct 12 2001 Posts: 171 Rep Power: 23	new2u & neon - heres some #'s; Carol Wior 562-927-0052(thanks cutiepup)Venus 800-366-6000( keep in mind these suits run small, a large is a 9/10!!)Jellywear ( cheap,I will be discont.. because woman are complaing about their boobs falling out.Plus , when I was down in Jamacia this summer it happened to me!I'm not even no where near big chested)800-325-2442;Carabella 800-carabella or carabella.com ( havent order from them yet because I was tould a $600 min. was needed for wholesale)Solar www.solartanthr.com or 888-tan-thru ( sells very well, because you cannot buy it in any stores in my area)Ritchie 800-bikini-1 hope this will help you

01-01-2002, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Wanted to refresh this thread for swimwear question

01-01-2002, 09:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
neon Join Date: Oct 21 2001 Posts: 667 Rep Power: 23	I called Carol Wior a long time ago and they said that they would send a representative to my store to see about a tester run. I haven't heard from them since. Would it be worth it to call them back? Pan Dulce looked good, but required a lot on first orders, I'm new at this and really wouldn't know what to start with as in sizes, styles, or anything. Suggestions?

01-02-2002, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
cutiepup Join Date: Sep 5 2001 Location: US Posts: 247 Rep Power: 23	Neon, When you called Carl Wior did they give you a name and number for a representative for you to contact? If not what I would do is call back and ask for the name & number for the rep that takes cares of your area. All the swimwear companies are getting ready for Surf Expo this month so it may take some time for you to hear back from someone. Also do you know who you talked to at Ritchie/Pan Dulce? I did not have to purchase a large initial order. Actually I order what I want when I want. I keep the book on my counter and my clients can place a single suit order if they want. Doing it this way will help you decide what to carry and what will sell in your area. I've done very well with my suits this year. We are expanding our retail area to accomodate the interest in our swimwear. I'll help with any other questions you have just let me know. Cutiepup

01-03-2002, 10:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
sunvelocity128 Join Date: Oct 12 2001 Posts: 171 Rep Power: 23	neon~cutiepup is right,get a name & # for a sales rep in your area.I called a while back,never heard from anyone,I called again got a name & # & he called me back right away,also sent out copies of the line.They look GREAT,can't wait until the end of this month when the sales rep is bringing the line to my salon so I can touch,feel it & size it.Like cutiepup said,there is NO minium, you can order just one if you want.This line is defiantly going to be a hit w/my average or larger size woman & the Ritchie/PanDelce is going to be a hit w/the smaller size woman & teenagers.I just came across another swimwear company,Heatwave,,average sizes & cuts,$149 for a pack of ten,you choose the colors & fabric,body style & sizes you want.Sounds good ,has anyone else sold this swimwear line?Heatwave 949-643-3161 Amy

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