To be mildly gutted about primark?!

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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?

I have so much stuff from Primark that I've worn again and again. I have pyjamas that pre date my 8 year old DD! I've made do with H&M and Asda clothing but personally I think Primark quality is far far better. H&M in particular is atrocious, everything becomes wide and short after one wash.

I have an ever growing list of basics I'd like to get from Primark so it looks like I'll have to be patient!

Dd is at uni but works part time in primark. They have treated staff at her store really well throughout lockdown, she has been paid throughout and management have been in touch regularly checking how staff are.
Her degree is related to fashion, she is in agreement with other posters and finds the sneering attitude of some 'interesting'
Do people honestly think their high end/superior clothing isn't made in sweatshops? You're pay for the advertising, big salaries etc That's why you pay more!

Baby DS is growing like a weed and I can’t find clothes anywhere else that come close to what Primark can offer. Resorted to a trip to Sainsbury’s specifically for clothes for him and if your not spending ££ then it’s boring bobby basics and that’s your lot. More choice if you have a baby girl for sure.

I can't think of anywhere worse to go then primark, it's will be packed full of the same idiots who pack the beaches.

Would shop there because of their breach of human rights.

I picked up a nice denim look pair of linen shorts in Morrie's yesterday 😊

I ordered from Matalan. Quite a limited stock but got what I needed and ok prices.

I miss primark too ☹️

Shein are good..and cheap...better quality than primark too.

I could do with some nice knickers and summer pj's from there.

I have been buying and selling though the vinted app. Bundle of kids and my clothes have been going really well. The money is held by vinted untill buy says received and happy. I have been buying lots of new stuff as well. Really love a pair of hand painted Galaxy shorts (bit short to actually leave the house in!) and a fab new white t-shirt. Buying neutral really appeals to me as i am not frittering away cash. Decluttering loads at the same time.

Mountain warehouse have some nice kids stuff in currently and bought my husband some shorts while i was putting in an order. I bet they have nice womens shorts.

Primark buy their clothes at the same factories of many other shops do.

Please don't be fooled into paying more means the factory workers making them aren't being exploited.

YABVVU to call a size 12 ’lardy’. When you've spent 2 years going from a 26 to a 12, and then someone calls that lardy, it really puts a dent in your ego. Have you tried Evans? 🤣😳. Seriously though hope you find what you're looking for. Tkmaxx have restarted their online shopping...?

Whattttt primarks not opening ????? Why

Last time I was in Tesco all their F and M range of clothing was on sale ...all half price...

Uniqlo still have stock and reducing prices

Eg www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/women/bottoms/shorts?quickView=424951

Browse Shein if you’re missing your cheap clothes fix! Check the reviews for pictures of people wearing them before making a purchase and you’re good to go.

Ebay. They have evrything at the click of a button!

Stop whining. Primark workers rights are more important than your fucking shorts - wearing them to the beach with other dimwits who cant follow basic instruction????

George does some fab bits and better quality than primark, more like next and m&s

Primark, who made more profit than most last year, have refused to pay for garments they ALREADY OWN leaving thousands of workers literally starving as factories have no income to pay them. They are despicable. Likewise Arcadia group, gap and Asda.
I would look at h&m, M&S & Sainsburys who are reasonably priced & have all paid up as they bloody should
Google lost box if you need a view on how bad it is
I also say this as someone needing a new wardrobe...

Go on a diet and stop pigging out!

Get a grip OP

Ebay is a bit sparse atm but better than going out. Check Select because the clothes are made in the UK. To all moaning about Primark, at least it is honest, they make cheap sweat shop clothes with low profit margins. I am fed up of designers using the same sweatshops, making maximum profit and paying the same low wages. Primark is as good quality as anywhere else. I just received undies from M&S today, the fabric is too thin and they are absolute crap, made in Bangladesh because they closed their factories here.

I can't imagine how they'll social distance, their shops are crammed with just one walkway right through.

I've been using thrift plus which sells good quality used clothes from good retailers, I.e. no primark's or h n m. They've even got a designer section 😁

Are you sure? Wife's friend works at a northern one and is convinced he's back to work on 15th.