DISQUS

Ria Day · 2 years ago

iVillage is apart from the others in that it has lot of content that is relevant to women. Shopping is a more of a side gig. The shopping sites like MyShape, and Glam to some extent, are all about finding the right clothes - some with more of a social component then others.

We reviewed Glam and Myshape recently.

http://www.bizorigin.com/2007/glam-1-network-fo...
http://www.bizorigin.com/2007/myshape-closes-se...

a colored girl says · 2 years ago

Dan,

I took a spin through zafu. For women with "hour-glass" or "full-figures" pretty bras (with support) and jeans that fit well are almost impossible to find. And I truly mean impossible.

I took 10 minutes (had to find a tape measure) to complete zafu's bra survey.

My comment is anonymous, so here are my basic physical characteristics:

Height: 5'2"
Weight: 103 lbs.
Bra size: 32 DD/E (natural breasts).

The difference between natural and cosmetically enhanced breasts is absolutely critical when searching for bras, camisoles, slips, blouses and everything else fits the upper body.

I must say I'm impressed with zafu's web site and inventory. After taking the bra survey, Zafu offered 21 bras from 10 manufacturers that met my size and fit criteria. Even more important was the match: Zafu recommended three brands (mfg.) that I regularly purchase, so I'd be interested in trying the other brand offerings.

Zafu also provided a price comparison for each bra from multiple online vendors.

I'll need to complete the survey for Jeans, and then order something -- customer service will be an extremely important factor as well.

But, based upon my preliminary exploration, Zafu is a "keeper".

Ray Burt · 2 years ago

What about www.intellifit.com?

patricia · 2 years ago

Mine's the first, oldest and largest in this niche :)

www.stylediary.net

patricia · 2 years ago

Also, it's my understanding that glam is positioned as an ad network....

Jason · 2 years ago

I know something great that is about to hit in two weeks.

Jason at 1daysports.com

Dan Kaplan · 2 years ago

Ray: Thanks for the heads-up. Intellifit has been added.

Sramana Mitra · 2 years ago

I am doing a review of the women's segment on my site:
http://sramanamitra.com/2007/07/23/women-web-30...

a colored girl says · 2 years ago

Ray & Dan,

The Levi's (Levi Strauss -http://www.levisstore.com/) flagship retail stores used a similar technology a few years ago (5-6 years). I was measured for jeans there, and the fit and style was flawless.

In addition, each pair of jeans features a barcode for your account (style, size, fit) emblazoned on the white cotton insert for the front pocket. I can re-order the jeans online via the barcode.

Customer service from Levi's has been excellent, especially for exchanges of a new "style" and/or re-orders of a previous fit/style.

Dave · 2 years ago

Alexa traffic charts for these sites - other than ivillage and glam - look very poor.

Ozlem · 2 years ago

I really enjoyed your article. My company, IGIGI, www.igigi.com is in the business of providing plus-size women with contemporary collections that will fit their life style. We have had a myshape feature for a long time now. We have seven body shapes, descriptions/highlights for each and outfit recommendations that will provide the most flattering look for each body shape. It is a very popular feature among customers.

Tina Anderson · 1 year ago

I didn't know ivillage was doing so well. I go there all the time. I don't like glam's site though.