Well, having spent £50 today, I've managed to walk away from Primark with a new coat, two pairs of jeans, two bags, a pair of PJs, some shoes, a pack of three pairs of tights and a pack of hairbands. Where else could you possibly get this much for your money?
I wouldn't say I was a 'fashionista' necessarily (well, not totally), but my tastes do change very frequently. So I begrudge forking out a fortune on designer and brand name clothing for something that I'm probably not going to be interested in wearing the following season. Primark suits me perfectly for this reason. Whilst this may go against the 'eco-friendly' side of my personality [who wishes that my tastes weren't quite so changeable and disposable], but it's true. What makes me feel a bit better about this is the fact that Primark now has a new 'ethical' code of conduct in the supply of their clothing.
Anyway, I digress. There is currently no Primark store in Edinburgh, so I'll regularly make the trip to Dunfermline specifically for this purpose. It's a decent sized store - the ground level floor is taken up, for the most part by women's clothing and homewares (yes, you can pick up a duvet set on the cheap here too), whilst the lower floor is stocked with men's and children's clothing.
If you're of average shoe size (around size 5 for women, as I am), then expect to struggle to buy shoesI've frequently found shoes that I like in the shop, only to pull every single pair off the shelves and find them in just tiny sizes (3 and 4) or in gigantic sizes (for women anyway), in size 7 or 8. They don't seem to purchase enough stock in the more 'regular' sizes.
You can also pick up some excellent accessories in the form of jewellery or handbags for very very cheap. And I've even been complimented whilst wearing them. Of course, I'm no good at keeping schtum, and instead find myself blurting out oh, I got that for just £2 in Primark. I should maybe have just kept quiet about that.
If you're looking for top quality clothing, then Primark really wouldn't be your first port of call. But if you're looking for decent clothing at a price that's very affordable, then Primark's definitely worth a look. Of course, the range of goods varies from season to season, so it's very hit and missbut keep an eye out and you can pick up some great bargains! read more