To be mildly gutted about primark?!

[NothingIsGoing2GetBetterItsNot]

As in that apparently it won't be amongst the 'non essential' shops opening June 15th....

I know they're doing what they think is the right thing (& at this stage in the proceedings non of us know for sure what's best) but I for one am seeing them as pretty darn Essential right now, especially as all my pre lockdown clothes seem to have inexplicably and simultaneously shrunk!

So many places online seem to have sold out of decent but reasonably priced cotton shorts in my size (newly acquired 12 - apparently - so fairly average) and till today I'd kind of been pinning my hopes on a brief stock up at my local in a week or two but alas it seems its not too be...

Anyone else a bit peeved it's going to have to be either immediate diet or the drastic measure of the shoe horn (resulting in horrific double - ended muffin top, no doubt)?! And also recommend anywhere online I can get some cotton, preferably cotton linen blend, elasticated waist shorts??
I can't be only Lockdown Lardy out there?

[NothingIsGoing2GetBetterItsNot]

I voted myself to start the ball rolling (is that allowed? 🤔)

[Zoecarter]

Check out your local super market or h and m I am sure they have sweatshop clothes you can get

[bigchris]

Have you got a link to what shops are opening or where you heard that ?

[FelicityBeedle]

I assumed they would be opening, I desperately need summer clothes and was hoping on a big sale. It’s probably the responsible thing for them to do but I’m still disappointed d

[bigchris]

Youcan buy clothes in bigger supermarkets and Poundland too

[nothingcanhurtmewithmyeyesshut]

Sainsburys or ASDA are usually a good bet.

[Laaalaaaa]

There is no way they shop can safely reopen - it’ll be like the next sale on heat. Zero concept of social distancing once the doors open - it’ll be a stampede.

[potentiallyoutting]

I’d avoid for at least a month - think how busy it gets at Christmas with everyone shoulder to shoulder or picking things up just to put them back. I hate queuing in primary let alone the queues after this.

[WisestIsShe]

I am having the same difficulties with my clothes, so you have my sympathy! No help on where to shop but thanks for making me smile.

[Toilenstripes]

Primark is awful tat, cheaply made. Buy yourself a few good bits from the sales of the better shops. The clothes will last longer and look better.

[LtJudyHopps]

I didn’t read that I read that they will open when they can safely do so. All retailers will do phased openings unless they’ve been prepared and printed all distancing POS so not that many in reality will open June 15th. Greggs have already said they won’t announce which restaurants are opening so they don’t get bombarded!

[ClassicCola]

I think Primark will open fairly soon.

[Mnthrowaway20202]

I think all retailers should stagger their openings, it would be chaos if all stores opened on the 15th. Primark is doing what is in the best interests of their staff’s safety.

Primark sells cheap shit, let’s be honest. Hardly quality, you’re just after the low price. You have so many budget retailers to chose from online - plt, misguided etc.

[MorrisZapp]

A stampede? That's ridiculous, sorry. No shops are allowed to open without social distancing measures.

[ClassicCola]

@Toilenstripes

Primark is awful tat, cheaply made. Buy yourself a few good bits from the sales of the better shops. The clothes will last longer and look better.

Not everyone can afford 'better shops' and don't fool yourself that thier clothes are not cheaply made either.

[runrabbitrunrunrun]

Google ‘Rana Plaza’

[BusyProcrastinator]

Yabu because Primark is Exploitative of people and planet. Buy Better second hand.

[Mehmehmeh19]

I've ordered this to fill my primarni shaped hole

loststock.com/products/small-box

Feel like I'm doing a bit of good as well!

[heartsonacake]

I love Primark.

But what is it with people wanting shops/restaurants/cafes/takeaways to reopen and put the staff at risk so they can get their fix?

[Lovemusic33]

TU have some nice things and they often have things on offer, I have also bought a few bits from George/Asda.

I’m not too bothered about primark, the quality isn’t great, I know it’s cheap but there are other shops.

[Lolololololol]

I'm gutted too! If my holiday does some how go ahead in July, I am in desperate need of new clothes for this!

[Eckhart]

@ClassicCola

I think you can tell the difference in that Primark often have one sleeve/trouser leg longer than the other! Other cheap shops might not be perfect, but Primark takes the cake.

[Twolittlebears]

Avoid H&M. I bought something from then over a month ago and it's still yet to arrive

[Eckhart]

What about M&M Direct? They sell cheap clothes online.

[UncleFoster]

Primark is havoc at the best of times

Its always every man for himself, no way can you maintain social distancing in primark!

Im a bit disappointed as its where I buy all socks/pants/tights, but Im sure Ill cope