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My new favorite and ultra cheap place to shop for clothes is...

29 replies

sushistar · 05/09/2009 23:45

Peacocks. Soooo much better than Primark. Clothes are nicer, last longer, and very funky. Just got a heap of new stuff for autumn from there, really chuffed!

(please don't sneer, can't afford anything else - if you want to gloat about £200 boots and such go elsewhere!)

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tulpe · 05/09/2009 23:50

Do Peacocks do online shopping? we don't have one close to us here BUT we did have one close to where we lived in London and I loved it......particularly as was absolutely brassic at the time due to London living costs etc.

So what did you buy?

Corporalcornsilk · 05/09/2009 23:52

sounds good! Don't think there's one near me. My favourite cheap shop is the charity shop in the nearest wealthy village!

Monty100 · 05/09/2009 23:56

I've been sneaking into shopping at Peacocks for a couple of years now lol.

's great, you have to look but you'll usually find.

clemette · 06/09/2009 00:01

Peacocks maternity clothes saw me through my last pregnancy and are now seeing my friend through hers.
And their ethical policy is OK too.

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sushistar · 06/09/2009 00:01

Got a dress - I'm pregnant but it is stretchy and goes nicely over the bump, I'll wear it over jeans or leggings with boots - sort of like this:
but a higher waist and not exactly the same

and I got a cute kitted hat for winter, a blue cardigan to wear over the dress, and very funky earrings.

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sushistar · 06/09/2009 00:04

Yes, I didn't realise they did maternity wear until I went in there yesterday! I'm ok for jeans right now but it's good to know - MUCH cheaper than anything else I've seen.

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cahu · 06/09/2009 09:33

They do have a website. Still wearing flat gold sandals from Peacocks bought two years ago which are gorgeous and were about £10. Much nicer than the ones I was going to buy from French Connection and a fraction of the price. My 12 year old dd gets a lot of good stuff there also.

LetThemEatCake · 06/09/2009 13:02

Agree, they are good. But object to the (somewhat defensive) assumption that everyone who might buy £200 boots would sneer. Some of us do both and are quite proud of it!

middymo · 06/09/2009 13:30

Great, didn't know they were online. How does the top sizing come up?

SixtyFootDoll · 06/09/2009 13:34

I have been buyinh more and more from Peacocks over the last few years, cheap and funky.
I have one attached to my local Somerfield, I quite often go in for pint of milk and come out with a pair of jeans!

noddyholder · 06/09/2009 13:36

I bought a lovely sky blue cardigan from there at the beginning of the summer and it is much admired.It has been a fave of the magazines for a while so you are in good co Their jeans are quite good for teh price and bags

southeastastra · 06/09/2009 13:38

my two favourite tshirts are from there and i have a nice mustard jumper with a ribbon tie at the back. the designs are really great. amd i'm quite picky

AvadaKedavra · 06/09/2009 13:40

Their jeans are one of the best fitting ones around that I have found

AvadaKedavra · 06/09/2009 13:40

And they wash very well and come out beautifully soft and not like cardboard like others do, even with Lenor!

TheCrackFox · 06/09/2009 13:44

Peacocks is great. I don't think their shoes are too that good but everything else lasts really well.

Wonderstuff · 06/09/2009 13:46

Ohh Just looked at the website, some real gems there. I love MN
I think we are getting one in our old Woolies, v exciting

noddyholder · 06/09/2009 13:57

I love these but know they would kill my feet.I used to be able to wear cheap stuff in my 20s now I just can'twww.peacocks.co.uk/Womenswear/Footwear/Boots/RED_SLOUCH_ANKLE_BOOTS_-44612075.html

AvadaKedavra · 06/09/2009 14:43

I'm coveting these

KnickersandVests · 06/09/2009 14:47

I've been shopping in Peacocks for years in London but they're relatively new here in south Herts, as am I

Great shoes.

Clothes a bit hit and miss but so is everywhere else and at least Peacocks is good value.

beaniebgivesupontheDMarsery · 06/09/2009 14:49

I love my Peacocks Jeans.

CatherineofMumbles · 06/09/2009 15:00

sorry - this

LittleFriendSusan · 06/09/2009 17:05

My favourite jeans are from Peacocks - perfect fit and still look good months later. Think they were about £12

I bought a lovely top there at the weekend but can't find it on the website. Really liked some of the little dresses they had in too, to wear with leggings & boots. Also bought a lovely chunky grey cardi to wear with aformentioned top! Not washed it yet, but TBH most of the stuff I've bought in there has kept fairly well!

BerylCole · 06/09/2009 18:37

I got this from Peacocks last week - looks lovely with a black polo-neck underneath, thick black tights and boots. A good winter look. I love Peacocks.

moondog · 06/09/2009 19:05

I agree. Peacocks do some cracking stuff.