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Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

54 replies

cheekster · 06/03/2010 19:08

Just interested really - which shop could you really not manage without.

For me it is Next.

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meatntattypie · 06/03/2010 19:11

TBH i very rarely buy myself any.
I am overweight and so live in trachy bottoms and t shirts. (that i have had for years and years)
I bought some tops from ebay the other day, if i do buy clothes they HAVE to be very very cheep,
next sale, george at Asda, Tesco

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Lutyens · 06/03/2010 19:22

I couldn't do without H&M. I love their clothes. They do the catwalk trends really well and the clothes are reasonably priced and yet not dirt cheap like Primark. Don't get me wrong, Primark does do some good stuff, but on the whole you get what you pay for there and very few of their clothes wash well. H&M on the other hand lasts for ages.

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notyummy · 06/03/2010 19:27

Top Shop

Jigsaw for work

Liking Warehouse this season

A few more expensive things I get in sales at places like Net a Porter/local boutiques

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janeiteisFedUp · 06/03/2010 19:30

Gap, M&S and Warehouse, probably.

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SheikYerbouti · 06/03/2010 19:31

H&M

Great Plains

Boden

New Look

Charidee shops

I always look like a bleedin bag lady though

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tulpe · 06/03/2010 19:35

For everyday stuff:

Top Shop - love their dresses and basics
Boden - excellent quality
H&M - especially accessories, scarves etc plus "trends".
Zara

For special events:
local boutique with a good range of "labels".

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bunjies · 06/03/2010 19:47

ebay but I do buy stuff that I wouldn't usually be able to afford like Jigsaw, Whistles etc.

For trousers I mainly use M&S as I am a short arse and they do have a very good range for us shorties.

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Goober · 06/03/2010 19:52

Primark.

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wastwinsetandpearls · 06/03/2010 19:54

I don't shop from one place only, but most comes from Jigsaw, Hobbs, Boden, phase eight, betty jackson at Debenhams and Marks for staples.

That makes me sound much more middle aged than I am.

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janeiteisFedUp · 06/03/2010 19:58

I have to say (sorry OP - ignore me) I could live without ever going into Next again. I really don't like it, which is a shame as I used to like their shoes.

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wastwinsetandpearls · 06/03/2010 20:02

I have just bought a fab purple suede belt in next which has livened up a few outfits.

Next is the staple choice for teachers though so I try to avoid it.

I seemed to have stopped buying in Monsoon for the same reason.

I buy loads from charity shops, ebay and make the odd thing.

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hf128219 · 06/03/2010 20:10

Whistles, Jigsaw, Top Shop, M&S Limited Collection/Autograph etc.

For special things
DVF, Milly, Marc by Marc Jacobs etc.

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expatinscotland · 06/03/2010 20:13

Nearly all in and from the US.

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thingamajig · 06/03/2010 20:14

British Heart Foundation!

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Fleecy · 06/03/2010 20:23

I'm with you bunjies - eBay here too.

I get a kick out of finding a real bargain and I love getting parcels!

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PamelaTroglodytes · 06/03/2010 20:27

Debenhams, but only in the sale (they have enough sales that it seems ridiculous to ever pay full price).

Also love a good charity shop rummage.

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Undercovamutha · 06/03/2010 20:29

Next mostly. And M&S now and again.

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Wormwood · 06/03/2010 20:33

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PoppityPing · 06/03/2010 21:31

I get quite a bit from La Redoute- hey have a good mix of basics and luxe brands, the odd quirky thing, I don't have to leave the house, they usually have a great offer or three on, and if it doesn't fit I don't have to pay for returns.

However, if I had the wonga, it'd be Toast all the way. (Although I thought the quality was a bit hit and miss last year)

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LaDiDaDi · 06/03/2010 21:36

H&M, usually do a sort of bulk buy trip each season.

Also like Topshop and Warehouse as I know that I am true to their sizing.

French Connection if I am feeling flush.

Brand Alley for on a whim purchases.

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Megletwantsittobesummer · 06/03/2010 21:37

Dorothy Perkins and Primark.

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MarineIguana · 06/03/2010 21:44

There's no one shop - I used to love Jigsaw and know I could go there for something I'd love, but it's gone very weird of late.

So normally a mixture of Gap, White Stuff, Boden, Kew, and have recently discovered that Jack Wills have tops that are extra-long in the arms and body which is what I need, so I'll be going back there. Plus I make a few things and occasionally buy vintage stuff or designer things, eg Odd Molly.

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Georgimama · 06/03/2010 21:45

Ebay for Hobbs, Monsoon, Phase Eight and L K bennett.

Dotty P, Zara, H & M on the high street.

Occasional bits and bobs from Fat Face, Great Plains, Crew and Joules.

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NoahAndTheWhale · 06/03/2010 21:47

Have been very good and not yet bought anything this year.

I am generally a supermarket or Primark shopper though.

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poshsinglemum · 07/03/2010 00:00

In reality- New Look and Republic.

If I had more cash- Warehouse, Reiss and Hobbs.

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