Guest Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Well its a bit of a first for me - I'm a size 16 now and I've been going in a lot of shops I've never been able to buy clothes in. Havn't bought much in any of them as I don't want to spend good money on things that will only fit for about 6 weeks. BUT - I'm going to a 50th birthday party on Saturday and theres a 50's theme. I have a Pink Ladies jacket which I can drape over my shoulders (its MILES too big to wear!!!) but nothing else. Whislt I was shopping at Bluewater I saw lots of 50's style skirts and dresses but I didn't want to spend a lot of money so we stopped at Lakeside and went to Primark - got a skirt and a couple of tops. Its an interesting experience on a busy Bank Holiday isn't it? I saw sales assistants picking up stock off the floor and just throwing it back on top of the racks. I was also VERY pleased that they use paper bags and not plastic ones, I got a lovely paper bag that will keep the cats amused for hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I get my son's long johns from Primark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 OH daughter loves Primark, shes at uni & has a part time job in Somerfields so does not have a lot of money, she gets loads of bargins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strepsy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 My lot love Primark but must admit I always feel a bit guilty for shopping there, I'm sure someone's not getting a fair trade somewhere down the line for their prices to be that cheap. Really should look into it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Did you see the woman in the news who maybe had an allergic reaction to some Primark pants http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7308557.stm I went shopping on Thursday and I think my trousers were £15 from Dorothy Perkins and my lovely jumper £15 from Next. You can sometimes get lucky. I also discovered there was a Next clearance locally and got a lovely coat. We'll quickly move past the expensive top I bought from Next, I have worn it once already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Love Primark for the kids clothes and mione...Matalan is another favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layla Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 they have some fab bags in atm ............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Glad you've managed to get some nice clothes Pengy (you're looking fab by the way - so nice to meet you ) I got some gorgeous stuff from Primark a few years ago, but last time I went in I could find nothing but Chav stuff Ho hum - I guess it depends when you visit ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 My girls love primark. I know what you mean though about someone not getting a fair deal along the way, however a lot of high street stores are much the same on that score, Next for example. I try not to worry about it too much and let the girls get what they want. Im not paying 3 times the price at Next for no better traded stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 A new store has just opened in town so will venture over there this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I went in the Telford Primark on Saturday and walked out with nowt, just nothing took my eye, except the bags. But I have too many bags at the moment. I don't like the Telford one as it's really untidy always! I like the one at Wrexham & also Manchester best. Very organised, tidy & friendly staff too! Some real bargains, not all bad quality either & I love their pyjamas, so bright & cheerful & so snuggly! I like Peacocks for cheap clothes too & also Matalan & TKMax. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layla Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 i adore tkmaxx and when i go in there i'm there for hours even the store detective follows me around cause i go round and round looking at the goodies over and over again .....can never decide what to buy .....want everything .Went to matalan yesterday and bought a fab dress going to primark tomos i've seen the perfect bag to go with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...