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kallis3

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Post by kallis3 » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:27 pm
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My hubby doesn't do jeans at all, just casual trousers and he only replaces them when they fall apart!

Should all be about what is best for you and your family, not what people think you should claim for.

I don't care where my clothes or shoes come from as long as they are cheap and last me a fair while, charity shop, ebay or supermarket!
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Post by Foggy » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:42 pm
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I must admit I am "Man at Primark". Always found the clothes there to be good and, of course, don't break the bank!
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Post by kallis3 » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:49 pm
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I've had stuff from Primark and it's been ok. My nearest one is Birmingham though so don't get there too often.
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Post by Skippy » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:52 pm
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I buy a lot of stuff in Next, but only because it fits me better than most other clothes. They also do a basics range, and the t shirts are the same price as Tesco and Asda.

I also buy most of my shoes in Next as they do half sizes, unlike a lot of shops.
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Post by kallis3 » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:54 pm
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My last few pairs of shoes have been brought from Ebay and I got a brilliant pair of leather knee length boots from a local discount shoes place for a tenner just before Christmas.
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Post by Foggy » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:54 pm
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I should also point out that my fashion sense is non-existant :-)
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Post by kallis3 » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:56 pm
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You and my hubby would get on well!
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Post by Shining » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:04 pm
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I like Primark and often turn up to work in Primark with jewellery to dress it up and shoes, boss always says don't tell me daughters bedroom! I just help myself to her shoes and jewellery, pity I can't her clothes but she's a 10 or 12 and I'm well let's just say her clothes would be far too small xx
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Post by kallis3 » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:05 pm
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You'll get there one day Lesley!
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Post by Shining » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:06 pm
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Oh Jan I'd like to think so but I'm certainly taking the long way around x
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Post by kallis3 » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:12 pm
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Better to take it slowly Lesley!
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Post by Skippy » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:12 pm
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We haven't got a local Primark, and when I have gone to one it's been like a jumble sale and I can't be bothered to rummage. It's a shame as I like their clothes!

I struggle to find long boots as I've got thick calves (no matter what size the rest of me is!), so that's another reason I buy my boots from Next. Thick calves and half sized feet mean it's a nightmare to get boots and shoes!
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Post by leaKybrain » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:13 pm
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you and me both lesley, she says sitting here eating maltesers LOL.

I like primark for Lily and Martin but they don't do my size.
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Post by kallis3 » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:20 pm
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I also like New Look - quite cheap and the clothes are ok.
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Post by Shining » Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:25 pm
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not sure if anyone has a store twenty one, we had one open recently and it's not too bad, a bit like a civilised Primark! x
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