Why do people shop at Primark?

I agree about the cotton bedding.
Basics are good, t shirt bras-some in cotton which is getting rare these days- plain vests, shorts, socks, nightwear etc.
My teens are fussy but usually manage to find something they need each visit!

You can't buy man made fabrics and expect them to last and look good if you're washing them to death and drying in a tumble dryer.

Stop washing things so often. Wash clothes on a gentle wash, slow spin, don't use biodegradable washing powder, and dry preferably outside, but on a rack inside if you can't. Turn clothes inside out before washing. If items lose body use starch when ironing.

I can't understand people moaning on here when they're washing all wrong and not putting anything into maintaining them.

They do very good cotton pajamas. Last year I got two cotton every day dresses just to throw on and got lots of compliments. Their organic T-shirts are better quality than Hush. Leggings, tights and socks are fine.

Tottenham Court Road branch is fab. I just avoid at the weekend.

It tends just to be PJs and socks for me now from there, I hate that most of their tops are cropped or skin tight! I’m not overweight but I still don’t want my belly on show

Penneys used to be great for basics , it was cheap and good enough quality I have a few things from there that I bought years ago and still wear , it's gone very dear lately and the quality isn't up to much anymore. I find most clothes now just don't stand the test of time

It’s OK. 😂

They’ll probably need a wash pretty soon then! 🤣 (Sorry, couldn’t resist!)

I love it for children clothes, especially for the character clothes which my daughter grows out of so quickly. I used to buy lovely Jojo dresses for her but sadly they don’t satisfy her Elsa obsession. (Still good for unicorns though!)
In terms of womens clothes I really struggle. They just don’t fit my shape (short and size 12) and the shoes all tend to pinch me.
The home bits and toys etc at Christmas are fab though. Had some great stocking fillers last year. Ooh and wrapping paper is good value too.

Currently sat here in socks, t shirt, fleecey pjs and dressing gown....all from Primark!
I think they are brilliant for night wear and sports wear. Also their undies are pretty decent.
You have to be picky though IME. You can find good quality fabrics and well cut items but some stuff is poorly made. Besides some of us just happen to have a Primark budget so that's where we shop. Oh, and it's one of the few clothes shops left in my High st so i love going for a wander round.

I really don't get clothes snobbery. My favourite t shirts for the summer are from Poundland (they wash well and fit me perfectly).

There is some shit stuff but I find jeans gym top and PJ’s great value and quality

it is getting more expensive but so is everywhere else. I am not a snob and go there to have a browse and have generally been happy with the things I have bought. My most recent purchases include a blue jumper that washes beautifully and looks good, some very pretty tapered candles, a fab mascara and an umbrella. Wouldn't buy foot wear as my poor old feet can't cope with cheap shoes and all the bras I have had from there have been rubbish. wires that have poked though and straps that lose their elasticity very quickly. I avoid it after school is out, all those girls in a state of high excitement filling the shop are too much for me but I am sure they are having fun

I don't buy anything other than the odd emergency bra or knickers when I'm travelling from there.

I tend to agree with the critics of fast fashion. We all buy too many clothes these days in comparison to even 20 years ago. They are cheaply made, using pollutant fabric and they end up in landfill or washed up in some 3rd world country like a form of clothing colonialism.

Primark are bad but loads of other high street stores are worse.

Capitalism has done its job. Told us we need more and more so we keep buying this crap. And I’m just as bad as anyone - although I am consciously now only buying what I need. The growth of second hand is a good thing.

Clothing is cheaper now than it was 20 years ago. It’s ridiculous.

I don't really buy from Primark now, as it doesn't last and makes me sweat but if you are skint it is cheap and fashionable and you can only afford to spend a little at a time it makes sense.

Long vests, jersey summer maxi dresses, huge range of non-wired bras.
Great for 100% cotton flannel pj trousers in winter, much loved by my DD
The occasional interesting and cool housewares, bargain sale bedding (again they do 100% cotton, lots of places don't).

Like anywhere it's also full of stuff I don't like much but you learn what things are good where.

I've a good few bits from there and in general they wash really well but I don't buy nylon etc. I would say that I've had more expensive things that didn't last well from other places. I really like the winter coats too and they last years.

I've got Primark clothes that I've had for 10+ years.
Otoh I bought my son a lovely outfit in Next when he was a toddler. It lasted maybe 5 wears. (I've also got a friend who is adamant I'm wrong about this because she's weirdly obsessed with Next)

The only thing I've noticed is that they have far less 'mix and match' Pyjamas than they used to and I don't always like the top and bottom sets.

I used to buy clothes from Primarny - esp work suits they were great quality and no where near £70 for a jacket, £50 for matching trousers/skirt or £35 for a matching waist coat that Debehams or other stores were charging. That was decades ago, mind. In fact I just gave a 3 piece suit and matching shirt to a charity which looks new and I used to wear it a lot - I think I spent about £50 on it at the time I bought it.

But today, the quality isn't as good so I don't buy as many clothes from Primarny, but beauty products are really good as are suit cases and towels.

I recently did a quick trip with my son who says you cannot beat their mens joggers. He also picked up a really lovely jacket and some denims, so many be men's clothes are still good...

Because it's there. It's just about the only clothes shop left on the high street,and I'm not going to traipse miles to the retail park.

I bought a £95 jumpsuit from hush that was a real treat. Absolutely shite, hems falling down, cheap print, washed terribly.

I’ve also got primary pyjamas from university 20 odd years ago that are still in great shape. I can’t see an obvious difference in quality between most of the high street tbh.

primarks not my thing, but I do get holiday things. These are things like playsuits etc that me and my kids will only wear once on holiday. My Nana buys me pyjamas from here and I like those.

I think the quality isn’t great or sizing and honestly find the shop far too busy. I’ve never been a fan.

i wear Calvin Klein, Zara, Ralph Lauren and Guess . All good quality and wash nice 😊

Noone has beaten me too it..the Vimes boots analogy about how a really really good pair of boots would last twenty years but cost a year's wages. Buying a new pair every year might ultimately end up costing more and you have less good boots but it's what most people can afford month to month. Add to that, as some have said that actually the quality can be entirely comparable to more expensive high street shops and it's completely understandable. To truly shop ethically, buy British, not support sweatshop labour overseas and poor contracts here is simply unaffordable for most.

Because I like the character themed stuff they have there. I've had some lovely Disney and Sanrio stuff from there that DD has been very happy with.

A lot of it is no worse than other high street shops.

I don’t actually think the quality is different to the basics from other high street stores, I’ve had loads of t shirts from Joules and M&S that shrink and I only get a few wears before they are far too short. The accessories and things are bargainous though, eg hair bobbles 20 for £1, we go through loads and they are nearly £5 anywhere else. The quality is no different.