Why do people shop at Primark?

[sweetpumpkins]

I know people will say it's because it's cheap. But the odd bits I've had from Primark in the past have fallen apart, looked crap or lost their shape after very few wears. So to me it's false economy, as I end up having to replace it soon anyway.

And it's not even that cheap anymore. I visited a shop recently to have a browse and many of the products are not much cheaper than other high street shops that are better quality. Supermarket clothing is often cheaper and lasts longer.

I've never understood the big fuss.

Best pants I’ve ever bought

In the last year I've bought a backpack and a cardigan from Primark. The backpack I use every day and the cardigan I've worn at least 2 or 3 times a week through the winter. Both look like new. The backpack has actually lasted longer than the previous one I had which cost 3 times as much.

I find Primark to be much better quality than H&M.

Is there a big fuss as you describe? Some people shop there many don't. I go in for basics like leggings and vests, they are way cheaper than what I can find in the supermarket and last for years so yeah why not.

I normally shop at charity shops for myself so shopping at Primark is a bit of a treat. 😅 I find their bras great and I have clothes from years ago which have never lost their shape.
I do agree they’ve became much more expensive in recent years but if you scour the sale racks you can find some good deals. I bought a lovely summer maxi dress a few weeks ago which was reduced from £25 to £3.

I have 15 year old t shirts that are still in top condition. 2 very good cardigans and a menswear round neck sweater that cost me £4 in the sale that's really nice. Smart flat shoes for chiefly indoor events are very well worth buying as I don't really wear shoes at any other time

Oh and I also got some Edit range cropped balloon black trousers for £26 which are a dupe of the Cos £85 ones. Someone on here says she has both and can’t tell the difference between them.

Yes my teen daughter went through a H+M teeny tiny t-shirt phase.
Couple of washes and those t-shirts were the size of a hanky 😁

When you’re living on welfare payments, it doesn’t really matter that things are a false economy. When you have money, you spend it and want to get as much out of it as possible. Needing to replace it is a future problem. When I was on disability allowance, everything I had was the cheapest available option. Everything was always falling apart as a consequence. It was very frustrating. There was always a long list of stuff that needed replacing, constantly getting added to.

There's an awful lot of snobbery about places like Primark. The same manufacturer probably supplies many other stores, but a different label adds ££££s.

I have vests that I wear almost every day from primark that have lasted probably a decade.

They also do the best sports trainer socks.

My favourite skirt is from primark.

The stretchy trainer footies
The nylon footies
Fleece lined leggings
Pjs
Lounge wear
The occasional gem.

Most stuff is too short for me in there though.

I love Primark, I've bought a few Next jumpers in the sale and they've bobbled terribly. I haven't had that from anything in Primark. I live in their men's t-shirts that were £2.50 each and I've got a few skirts in there that I've had for years. I don't really shop anywhere else now.

I'm another one who has Primark clothes which have lasted well over years.

Some of it is crap, yes, but the same can be said for other shops where the clothes cost several times the price. They also have a decent range of cosmetics and homewares. So what's the issue?

One of my nicest and longest-lasting duvet covers is from Primark. They are also my go-to shop for black long-sleeved t-shirts. And socks. Many socks. And Christmas jumpers. I also buy hair bobbles and their reading glasses. I don't live near a branch though, so only go maybe once every year or so.

I see people comment that the quality is crap at Primark and think I must just be really lucky. I buy all my PJ's from there, they're lovely and soft and I get my underwear from there too.
I've had some really lovely outfits from there as well as many winter coats. I love that I can mix their pieces with my costlier designer items to make a statement outfit.

Forgot to mention in my earlier post that their gym wear is great, and they actually do trainer socks in sizing, i.e 6-8, rather than size 4-7 (or 6-12 in the men's range). Honourable mention for their tights as well. Opaques are great and last, and their fishnets held up very well in 3 performances of a strenuous tap dance routine last year!

It's definitely hit or miss at primark. My favourite and most comfortable pj bottoms are from primark, I've had them for years. Having said that, I've thrown a whole lot of pjs out from primark after a few washes because they've either fallen apart or shrunk. My most recent buy was a lovely large fleece throw from primark (£16) and it's such excellent quality!

Two reasons.

One is that the quality increasingly isn't any worse than more expensive high street shops. At minimum, you can't rely on other high streets shops lasting or washing better. They might, but it won't be a surprise if they don't.

Second is that even if it was demonstrably worse, people sometimes still have to buy the cheapest because that's what they can afford. Especially for kids who may not be in it long anyway.

I get most stuff second hand so it's all one to me, but it's obvious to me why the place is so very successful.

Teen DD loves to shop here. Fashion will change in a year and she won’t want the clothes anyway. I’m in my 40s so tend to buy more good quality stuff that will last years and with better materials to flatter my wobbly stomach

It is more expensive now than it used to be but I found it very useful for children’s clothes when mine were little. You could get several tee shirts and shorts for a couple pound each, great for getting mucky on the beach or at nursery.

My DD had a set of their white cotton bedding that was really nice .

I buy TShirts and lounge trousers for my DS there
DD likes the jumpers
DH likes the plain TShirts

During the week is much quieter than weekends .

Some things I know will be horrible material before I touch them. Other things I think "Urgh , one wash and that will be a rag"
But I have bought some nice things , you just need to look

Their make-up is Leaping Bunny

Have primark t shirts I bought 15 years ago. Still wear them and they look fine.

It used to be cheap so it was good for a "one off" outfit that you didnt want to spend much on.

But now it really isnt. Sainsburys clothes are on a par price wise and are better quality. And shopping there isnt like a jumble sale like it is in Primark (and TK Maxx).

I have never set foot in there as it’s well known to be a vile sweat shop.