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Cheap Clothes In london

I was just thinking of heading down to Primark

these articles are funny:

http://www.thelondonline.co.uk/theline/article.php?articleID=467


it's not embarrasing to shop there, is it?
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  • freebie_junkie
    freebie_junkie Posts: 4,019 Forumite
    its only embarrasing to shop there if you care what people who dont know you think about where you shop. im not embarrased to go in there. some of their clothes are appaulingly horrid but they make some other good ones, and the pj's and undies are well made and very cheap.
    :T The best things in life are FREE! :T
  • I bought a black and a white scrunch up top from Primark for £4 each. The exact same garmant was in monsoon in duck egg blue for £24.

    I love to mix and match my Primark, monsoon and Jigsaw clothes. If you buy the right look at Primark, you can get away with bringing the cost of a tasteful outfit right down.

    They do some excellent jewelry too.
    The most vital time to relax is when you don't have time for it.
    The tranquil heart cares not what others think.
    (I am going through a deep and meaningful phase.... it won't last long ;) )
    Flylady Challenge June 2006
  • hattie_pea
    hattie_pea Posts: 106 Forumite
    I think they use the same suppliers for jewellery as topshop/miss selfridge/dorothy perkins but keep the prices lower as they don't invest so much in the packaging (which only goes in the bin anyway!)
    Proud to be dealing with my debts!;)
  • black-saturn
    black-saturn Posts: 13,937 Forumite
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    If your in London try a trip to Romford Market on a saturday. I bought loads of clothes for me and my children for £1 each and they are not too bad either.
    2008 Comping Challenge
    Won so far - £3010 Needed - £230
    Debt free since Oct 2004
  • BASIL
    BASIL Posts: 336 Forumite
    A friend of mine said they had pants that were basically a rip off of victoria's secrets... and they are certainly not the cheapest. dont know whether that is still the case but as a new store has opened in my town centre...
    '' it'll take time to restore chaos...'' G W Bush
  • bobsa1
    bobsa1 Posts: 1,947 Forumite
    I got a skirt in Primark for £8 same one in new look £25. I'm not at all embarassed to save £17 on one item!
  • shoperholicnot
    shoperholicnot Posts: 1,535 Forumite
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    yesterday I bought a lovely Denim skirt from Primark, great cut and superb quality ...... for £8! I swear the same skirt in Topshop would be about £35. I am not embarrassed to shop there for those kind of savings! :wink:

    I also bought a lovely dress for £10 and a fantastic bag for... wait for it...£3

    Where oh where can you top that!?
  • viru.doshi
    viru.doshi Posts: 434 Forumite
    I dont think anyone should be embarrased to shop there. I'll probably go their or matalan to get a few throw away shorts and tshirts for my holiday.
    I'm better off without you.
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    Primark is great especially for childrens clothes. Bought my son 10 T-shirts and a pair of joggers for playing in, cost me under £21. Now thats my kind of shop, even our local charity shops charge more than Primark :O
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
    GC: £200
    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
  • Rad
    Rad Posts: 81 Forumite
    I love Primark, their isn't one in Edinburgh so I go to it whenever I visit my Nana.
    At a recient work event, I had 3 different people complement me on my top and not mention anything about the rest of my outfit - the top £6 from Primark, the suit £20 from e-bay from Monsoon. I don't think anyone should be embarassed about wearing something from Primark, but it is nice when people think it's from a lot more expensive shop than it is.
    2007 comping challenge - Won £25 / need £104
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