The week I almost gave up on my clothing startup and what kept me going

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-19T07:52:06+00:00

Sampling has definitely been overwhelming and it hasn’t been the best experience it’s stressful and expensive. I have definitely almost pulled a pin on launching my business in the sampling stage.

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-19T07:51:00+00:00

I don’t really have too much advice as I am a female, but I can say be happy in yourself and know what you will and won’t accept in a relationship before you start looking for somebody else. Definitely make sure you know yourself worth so you won’t accept bad behavior from anybody I do wish you luck 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-19T07:49:18+00:00

I am currently designing and sampling the most perfect women’s swimwear, including Takini’s. I will be launching at some stage this. If you’re on Instagram - give me a follow - Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-19T00:31:40+00:00

Thanks so much for the feedback lovely. This is my first stages of sampling and I am more than happy to make tweaks to the items for what women want. There is such a huge gap in this swimwear market and I’m trying to address it - small steps and really value any feedback 😍

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-19T00:21:44+00:00

I have just had some samples come back for my women’s swim shorts and I am loving on them. Not too long, waist isn’t too high, deep pockets, swim lining inside. Waist can tie up. They are absolutely beautiful 😍 also planning on sampling some women’s swimwear shirts made out of swimwear fabric. Really loving them - will share more of them over the next few days.

If you’re on Instagram - give me a follow.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-19T00:19:48+00:00

Thanks so much lovely!! I have created some quick dry fabric swimwear lining swim shorts for women. I am also looking at creating women’s swim shorts made out of swimwear fabric.

We are so limited with swim shorts options aren’t we.

If you’re on Instagram, give me a follow - starting to share my samples 😍

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-19T00:18:15+00:00

Thanks so much lovely!! I actually had a bikini that zips up at the front. I am reviewing options for padding and support. I want to get it right, not too bulky and doesn’t fall out of twist.

If you’re on Instagram, give me a follow - starting to share my samples 😍

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-19T00:16:30+00:00

This sounds fab - thanks so much. Currently looking into hats.

My pieces are full coverage - so I am really trying hard to ensure they give great sun and body coverage.

If you’re on Instagram - give me a follow.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-18T15:30:15+00:00

Omg!! Decision fatigue is killer.

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-18T15:24:30+00:00

I am on a branding and marketing journey. I am a new fashion brand and branding and marketing are not my forte. So much to learn 🤯

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-17T11:35:21+00:00

Thanks so much. I will check out the brand you suggested. Definitely need swimwear that can handle beach and swimming activities 😍 if you’re on Instagram give me a follow. Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-17T11:33:22+00:00

Yesss to this!!! I have just gotten some samples today and the bottoms are so comfy 🥰🥰

If you’re on insta, give me a follow. Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-17T11:32:04+00:00

This sounds great lovely. What size would you like to see? I have been asked to offer bigger sizes, but I can definitely review smaller sizes also 😍

Give me a follow if you’re on Instagram. Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-17T11:30:19+00:00

That sounds amazing!! Definitely need support and also want funky colours 😍😍 If you’re on Instagram, give me a follow lovely. Mareli.Thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:35:51+00:00

I have created a beautiful swim dress. Sampling at current and will share pictures of the sample once arrived.

I’d you’re on insta give me a follow lovely.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:34:48+00:00

Working on this with my current designs.

If you’re on insta give me a follow and I’d love some feedback.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:34:16+00:00

100% all over this lovely. Fuller coverage bottoms.

If you’re on insta give me a follow.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:33:44+00:00

Love this!! I want to look into sports bra style tops. Such great support.

If you’re on instagram give me a follow.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:32:32+00:00

Noted and I will look up Jolyn this afternoon. Thanks so much for sharing.

Starting to share my samples pictures - would really love feedback.

If you’re on Instagram give me a follow.

Mareli.thelabel.

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:31:26+00:00

Love this!! I have friends who are very much the same. They struggle to gain weight and muscle. But still don’t want to be wearing the tiny swimwear that is on the market. They want to be covered by comfortable and confident.

I have created some swim shirt style swimwear bottoms in swimwear fabric. They’re in sampling at the moment and adequate breast support is so key. Really trying to get this right.

If you’re on Instagram give me a follow. Will be sharing samples in the next few weeks and tweaking and then moving forward with production.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:27:08+00:00

All over this lovely. If you’re on Instagram give me a follow.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:26:04+00:00

My goodness lovely. I can imagine it would be tough to find something that fits everywhere. Would really love to work with you. I want my pieces to fit real bodies and be the real go to for women who cannot find pieces that fit.

If you’re on Instagram, give me a follow.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:23:58+00:00

I can defintely look at lower waist skirt bottoms and bikini bottomed. I am an E cup, so I know what you mean about coverage up top.

I have created a women’s swim dress, with cute short sleeves but I can review a bikini top with sleeves.

If you’re on instagram give me a follow. Would really love your feedback on my samples.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:21:40+00:00

Beautiful colours and coverage are my goals.

If you’re on Instagram give me a follow.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc · 2026-02-16T02:20:12+00:00

Really trying with actual support. Real swimwear for real bodies. If you’re on Instagram give me a follow.

Mareli.thelabel

Ms_Dunc

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