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Per Una Skirt?

Morning All

I really liked a skirt which was advertised on a fashion website.

However it's arrived this morning and I'm not 100% convinced that it is a Per Una one, is there anyway I can check for sure? There's no labels inside the lining and no mention of Per Una or anything on the washing instructions.

Thanks

Sal
x

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  • jess1974
    jess1974 Posts: 1,019 Forumite
    Which website did you buy it from? Unless you bought it from the M&S website or Ebay then it probably is'nt Per Una....
  • Fuzzy_Duck
    Fuzzy_Duck Posts: 1,594 Forumite
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    Which website was it? Might be able to tell from that. Otherwise if there's a Marks and Spencers near you there might be someone who can take a look at it for you.
  • Sagz_2
    Sagz_2 Posts: 6,251 Forumite
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    Are you happy with the skirt and the price you paid for it?

    If you are does it really matter if it's a Per Una or not? :confused:

    If you are not happy then you can return it, the website says 'We offer a 14 day no quibble returns policy'.
    Some days you're the dog..... most days you're the tree! :D
  • Kandipandi
    Kandipandi Posts: 1,656 Forumite
    Maybe it is a M&S second and they have removed the tags and replaced them with a generic washing instruction.
    There is a Dewhurst factory shop near me and they sell mainly M&S seconds/last seasons/current season stock and there is not an M&S label in sight they are removed. Perhaps to prevent you buying it at a discount and trying to return it to M&S direct for full refund?
    You can stand there and agonize........
    Till your agony's your heaviest load. (Emily Saliers)
  • Fuzzy_Duck
    Fuzzy_Duck Posts: 1,594 Forumite
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    Looks a legit website to me. As long as the skirt feels and looks quality I would say it is Per Una. As Kandipandi says, they have probably removed the labels to prevent buyers taking clothes back to the store for a refund. It might be worth giving them a call/email to set your mind at rest though :)

    I bought a Marks and Spencers real leather handbag from a discount store and it was the real deal- labels inside but they had scribbled black marker on them for the same reason as above.
  • rls1973
    rls1973 Posts: 781 Forumite
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    hi there
    just to add to what others have said:

    i used to run a little ebay shop, i would buy wholesale from tradeclearinghouse.co.uk or similar - the brand names are genuine, but the labels are removed/blacked out, or sometimes they never had labels - i expect this website you bought from is doing the same. it probably is per una. hth.
  • SallyUK
    SallyUK Posts: 2,348 Forumite
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    Thanks everyone for your replies.

    Sal
    xx
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