So I got the same generic reply from Gilt Groupe that Alterations Needed and Jezebel got (I was the one who notified Jezebel about this, by the way). Basically, the Gilt Groupe rep (who is petite, by the way, at 5'1") said that it was all about the money. This is what I said in response to her e-mail:
The issue both Alterations Needed and I have is that the "look" isn't right - when you put a petite pant on a standard size model, you don't get the same look and feel as you would on a petite model. As a shopper, I want to see what an outfit might look in a more realistic light. If I see cropped pants, I expect to get cropped pants (or something in between, since I'm also petite), not a pair of pants that is full length. Most petite women aren't open about this, but then again, they're usually silenced by the so-called "fashion industry." Imagine if we were size 16 or larger women. Most plus lines actually use full-figured models.
Gilt Groupe's response? A generic "we appreciate your feedback" reply. Yeah. WTF, right?
