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What is the best cheap shop for fashionable clothes??

28 replies

Eaney · 01/05/2005 14:07

Where woulod you reccomend I shop for really good, really cheap fashionable clothes. As long as they survive the washing machine I'm happy.

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colditz · 01/05/2005 14:26

Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone, but i like Peacocks, Select, and New Look!

juniperdewdrop · 01/05/2005 14:29

Asda and tesco are ok.

breeze · 01/05/2005 14:37

george at asda are really good, and prices really affordable as well.

colditz · 01/05/2005 14:39

Oooo, yes, George at Asda are lovely.

Lonelymum · 01/05/2005 14:48

I have bought the occasional thing from tesco and find them pretty good in terms of long lasting and not going out of shape after one wash. But I am not sure how fashionable they are as I don't follow fashions

Newbarnsleygirl · 01/05/2005 15:02

Primark have brilliant things for unreal prices.
Have just bought some brown linen cargo type trousers and a beige rouched top all for £9! Bargain!

Select is quite cheap and also Bay Trading can be quite reasonable.

Norty · 01/05/2005 15:18

H&M I reckon

Newbarnsleygirl · 01/05/2005 15:25

OOhhh yeah H&M definatly.

I forgot about that one.

vickiyumyum · 01/05/2005 15:37

would definatley recommend new look, and tescos, and asda, the clothesd are so cheap and they have fairly up to date clothing, which survives the washing machine!
i also like mkone and primark, which always have fasionable clothes (primark are being sued by monsoon for ripping off some of their designs), but imo they don't last as long as clothes from the other 3 shops.

Smurfgirl · 01/05/2005 15:58

Peacocks.

For basics I would go to DPs, Topshop, Miss Selfridge they are not super cheap but last much much longer.

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Eaney · 01/05/2005 17:34

Thanks guys. I have never heard of Select (must do a google). I have bought from Primark but the crowds are unbelievable (as are the prices) where I live. I will get there early next time.

I will have a look at the others you have mentioned.

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Satine · 04/05/2005 20:14

Another vote for H & M and Asda!

Triggerhappy · 14/05/2005 21:55

whispers Mattalan can be a little alladins cave too!

karenanne · 14/05/2005 22:13

another vote for primark here.nearest to me is hemel hempstead (about 25 miles)but its so worth it.ive just beenand bought clothes for my kids for theyre holidays(and some for me too)lol.none of the bits i bought were over a tenner and ive got some amazing bits.

best buys were :real suede bag for £8
linen trousers £6
linen tiered skirt £6
other votes for asda..esp for kids clothes.

bossykate · 14/05/2005 22:42

my absolute favourite for cheaper clothes is new look - they get the top looks in so quickly, the accessories are spot on, they're so cheap it doesn't matter if they don't last...

my only sneaking doubt is - suspect their factories are not v. ethical - how otherwise could they produce the stuff so cheaply?

expatinscotland · 14/05/2005 22:44

New Look

misdee · 14/05/2005 22:45

ASDA as they do my size.

TwinSetAndPearls · 15/05/2005 15:22

Since being a SAHM I have had to convert to cheap clothes and I would recomend New Look and Hennes. I think Hennes have the quickest turnover of lines so tey can keep up to date. tesco's is also good for designer inspired copies.

TwinSetAndPearls · 15/05/2005 15:23

For the ultimtae in copies at cut price it would have to be Zara, not dirt cheap but much better quality and a bit more cutting edge!

flamesparrow · 15/05/2005 15:26

Primark for me... just got a great gypsie skirt from there!

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Mum2Ela · 15/05/2005 15:47

Tesco's stuff is always in the magazines, they do really good copies of very designer stuff (Chloe, Dior etc.).

Can't go wrong with Top Shop either for basics.

Oh, and TK Max. Bought my sister a lovely white gypsy skirt from there for £10 and a Lonsdale boy pants and vest set for £9.99. Got myself a DKNY white bra rrp £36 but it was £12.00 in there. You have to rummage a bit but its well worth it.

RandomDad · 15/05/2005 15:47

Best clothes shop....??

My webshop ! , which I launched last week, despite a busy year including the arrival of very loud DD now 1, to join DS (3).

One of my old school friends is an award winning fashion designer, and we've got together to create genuine high quality t-shirts,sold exclusively on-line. Ladies-wear will be coming soon......

but if you want to get something special for the 'dad' in your family, he'd appreciate the style and I think (ahem - new man alert ) whoever does the laundry will aprreciate the quality and druablity of the fabrics.

Whilst we might not necessarily be cheap, with minimal overheads, all our money has been spent on quality fabrics and rigid construction. With a background in outdoor clothing, our t-shirts have been designed to last a couple of years, rather than a couple of washes.

You can see the collection we're starting with here.. \link{http://www.coolerthanyou.co.uk\Coolerthanyou lifestyle fashion]

Dads are most definitely cool.....show them your 'partner' you care.

Thank you
Randomdad