Primark - what do I need?

[SheStoodInTheStorm]

I'm off to the big Primark tomorrow and wondering if there is anything I should be looking out for?!

The exit?

I went to the huge one in Birmingham and it was absolute hell. There's not really anything special in there, just more of the same stuff as any other.

Jewellery and accessories

If you wear opaque tights, Primark's are surprisingly good.

Pajamas

I bought a couple of bras recently.

They are surprisingly decent for £5 or whatever they were.

To leave quickly and empty handed

The only reason to go to primark this week is for the standard school handbag that you have to have if you are 12.

Socks are ok. That’s about it really.

Aqua lash mascara

Did I read somewhere that Alexandra Steinherr had developed a range of skincare for Primark? I never see it in my local one but it's a regional branch with wall-to-wall cheap bikinis at the moment.

Pjs
Opaque tights
Knickers
Jeans

Pyjamas, socks, and I like the homeware section.

The gold tube mascara - it’s replaced Benefit for me. Love it.

T shirts
Knickers
Pop socks
Socks

Pretty much depends on what you need!!! I'd go there if I need underwater, tights, pyjamas, running clothes and makeup.

My teenages like the tee shirts and hoodies.

I'd also buy batteries and wrapping paper when required.

tea towels
bathroom towels
socks
cotton wool
hand wipes
pyjama bottoms
vests but always get a bigger size and 100% cotton ones
flip flops

Slouch t-shirts. Men's jeans and t shirts. Make up. Ponytail bands. Gymwear. PJs.

Why are people on MN so sniffy about Primark?

Oh yes, HappyHammy, I'd forgotten about towels - don't buy them too often!! Add to that bedding.

I can't leave without

Socks top up for the dc
Under wear for them
Bras
Sports bras
Sports bottoms
Pyjamas
Shorts
Vests
Hair bobbles
Tights for winter
Flip flops and slippers for the garden

Nail varnish

Those £6 pyjama sets are really good.
The £2 t-shirt bras are very comfortable.
Super soft long-sleeved lounge top.
Fluffy socks.
Stretchy vests.
Jeggings.
Bed throw, cushions, candles, hot water bottle.

I love Primark jeggings.

The nail varnish is excellent. One quid.

I used to have an obsession with nail polish. Had about 300, mostly OPI, Nars, Marc Jacobs, Zoya, Butter London etc. So I have experienced a lot of brands.

I would say that the quality is better than most of the expensive brands I have tried.

Absolutely nothing.

Save your money and buy from a company that doesn't exploit poor workers in poor countries.

Socks
Pyjama trousers
£1.80 vest tops for wearing as PJ tops and also for layering
Towels
Kids socks
Kids pants
Men’s pants
Wrapping paper