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Do you shop at primark?

92 replies

Nat123xxx · 27/08/2017 14:18

I just find things shrink/everyone has the same thing but can't help browsing.

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QueenoftheAndals · 28/08/2017 11:32

Some of the kids' stuff is decent - bought DS a stack of winter tshirts for £1.80 each. At the rate he's growing they won't last more than a season but at that price I don't really care. They're also good for kids' TV/movie branded stuff too - cheaper than going to the Disney Store!

Blackandpurple · 28/08/2017 11:41

Yes. Love it!

Vest tops
Pj
Sandals
Heels
Handbags
Dresses
Fake tan
Candles
Work tops

MiniTheMinx · 29/08/2017 06:46

Mumoffour, thank you. I might try their bedding then.

Passthecake30 · 29/08/2017 06:49

I do for kids clothes, and I have a few £2.50 tshirts for holiday, but other than that, I've not found anything that fits (tall)

battenbergbutterfly · 29/08/2017 07:43

Kids t-shirts is all I buy. Never bought anything from the adult range ever.

hiccupgirl · 29/08/2017 08:08

I'm not a fan tbh though I do get DS some bits and pieces from there. Generally though he doesn't like their clothes as he likes bright co'ours but doesn't fit in the smaller kids clothes anymore.

I got some great tights, thermal leggings, and card is in there last year but I never find any other clothes that I like or that look ok on me.

CoolCarrie · 29/08/2017 08:12

Yes, some lovely shoes, pjs, underwear and clothes for dh & DS, plus their makeup is excellent, oh and nice novelty bits & pieces for Christmas.

ASqueakingInTheShrubbery · 29/08/2017 08:14

I've had some good bits, but it's all pretty variable. I bought 3 pairs of pyjamas in April. One of the shorts sets looks as good as new, the other is very faded and the print is badly cracked, and the long trousers, although the same size, started off tight, shrank, and went to the charity shop after a couple of wears. I bought a t-shirt last year that I love and wear all the time. I really liked their skinny stretch maternity jeans, and it was ok that they were knackered after 6 months as I only needed them for the duration of having a bump. I like their kids' tights, they come up long and stretchy which suits DD, but knickers, hers and mine, look tatty after a couple of washes.

Deathraystare · 29/08/2017 08:15

I mainly buy the tee shirts or vest things. I have sometimes bought socks too but for some strange reason they give me toe cramps! They are size 4-8 and I am a six at most. Weird.

AndNoneForGretchenWieners · 29/08/2017 08:17

Only for cardigans and long sleeve t shirts to wear underneath dresses for work.

whensitmyturn · 29/08/2017 08:28

Yes love it
Vest tops mainly to wear under work tops
Floaty Cami tops
Stretchy pencil skirts for work usually less than a fiver and last well
Tights
The pound flip flops for camping/by pool on hols
Black flats as don't last long wherever I buy then from
Pyjamas
Socks
Most of the Kids clothes except girls t shirts (always thinner than the boys ones)
Jewellery (multipack of studs and costume stuff)

Don't particularly like their handbags, knickers and bras, 'trainers', no swimwear ever (goes too wrinkly/saggy and sometimes see through!) haven't had much luck with their denim stuff and some tops have shrunk almost straight away.
However the vast majority of stuff I've bought has been brilliant, and lasted so well for the cost of it. (I don't tend to do disposable fashion either so buy stuff to last)

Tralalalalz · 29/08/2017 08:29

I buy loads and much of it lasts brilliantly

Knickers
Socks
Tights
Flip flops for 90p
Bikinis which are amazing if your boobs are small
Towels
Bedding
Ladies jeans are good but sizes vary so need to be tried on
The vest tops and long sleeved tops already mentioned
I've also got quite a few blouses - material isn't great but they hang brilliantly and I get loads of compliments
Boots - they've Chelsea boots for £8 which are incredibly comfortable and look and last brilliantly

I've a few pairs of plain chino style shorts which are on their 4th summer

I bought a few lovely viscose shirts and tops which shrunk so I don't buy anything viscose from there
Any sweatshirt material and joggers shrinks and so do most of the pyjamas so don't buy those any more either

Boys tshirts are good for £1.20 but do need an iron and I buy the plain tracksuit trousers for school PE lessons

I also buy men's shorts which are good and DS wears the £2 plain men's tshirts

Glowerglass · 29/08/2017 08:41

Some kids stuff. They have some 100% cotton tshirts which are grand. Tshirts for me. Thin but what i want for layering.

There is some twisting but you get that with Boden or Whitestuff as well. No brands are reliably well made these days.

Ocassionally shoes.

Deathraystare · 29/08/2017 09:30

Oh yes - I bought their foundation, a matte one - really nice! and some lip crayons - v impressed!!!

Auntiedahlia · 29/08/2017 10:49

My favourite jeans are from Primark. Had them for years and still going strong. Also cardigans (thin ones) and dressing gowns.

TheFairyCaravan · 29/08/2017 11:50

I'm wearing a Breton top from Primark . It's 95% cotton and 5% Lycra. Cost £3.50, washes and keeps its shape better than my Boden ones.

I buy t-shirts
Bedding for DS2 at uni. It's lasted amazingly well over the last 2 years and kept its colour.
Socks
Some trousers
Black shirts and trousers for DS2 for work
Swimming shorts
Slipper socks
Pyjamas . They're always 100% cotton
Their tights are the best
I got a big, floppy sun hat for £4

It's hit and miss. Sometimes you can go in and it's rubbish, other times it's great. I don't like the shoes and bags the smell gives me a headache.

Ninjakittysmells · 29/08/2017 12:02

You lot have convinced me to give it a go..... gulp!!

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