Another M&S rant...

I rarely go into Harrogate these days, but when I do , I don't even bother to go into M & S.
I just think expensive tat.

Jane10 I agree, was in M&S yesterday and saw a few things that I may buy ( was in a rush so didn’t) and also every M&S will have different stock, or less stock all round if a small store.Debenhams is the same, they don’t all have the same ranges.
The one in the small market town I go to has much more that would appeal to the older person than a younger one, both for women and men.

I had an e-mail from M&S yesterday showing their "capsule collection".
The material had obviously been designed by someone who used to design wallpaper in the 40's and 50's. No Thank you and how would you eat soup in those sleeves?

I recently complained about the French website and its lack of choice. I can't understand why we are not able to use the English site as the goods cone from UK now. I understand there may be restrictions on some items. They told me the UK and European operations were quite separate.
On a lighter note I just got some jeans from Next and a label said ' special seams to uplift your bottom ' look forward to my new uplifted derriere ☺

I’ve been disappointed by the quality of some bedding I bought recently. Already had to return the fitted sheet as it tore when I was putting the corner on and have just discovered a pillowcase which has torn beside the seam. Guess I won’t be shopping in M&S for bedding again.

Actually Per Una have been doing Roma rise for some years now. I think there's a Pisa rise as well. I read last week that Archie Norman (the new CEO) had actually been into a branch - not before time I would have thought! He decided they need to aim for the young woman because all the clothes were only suitable for over 55s!!! Perhaps he should come on here and see what over 55s actually think of the clothes. He should also remember who it is who has the disposable income !

Another disillusioned M&S shopper here, I’ve always bought their jeans and trousers but it’s getting harder every year...and as for these awful tops in pastel colours with ridiculously flared sleeves, surely they’re designed for women who don’t live in the real world - you know that world where greasy saucepans have to be scrubbed clean etc! Nothing like a quick browse to remind me I am already turning into a GOW!

I have been a bit disillusioned with M&S recently but surprised myself today by finding exactly the short padded jacket I have been looking for. Having said that, I had a mooch round the rails after and was not impressed. Not sure who they are designed to appeal to.

Oh, and another grumble I'd forgotten - rails and rails of 'Mom' jeans!
Yes, I know Mom is used in parts of the UK, and I've nothing against it there, but I'm sure this was not a concession to regional usage - rather an aping of America.
This is not the US, M&S, and anyway, what you really mean is Baggy, Shapeless and Frumpy, and I for one don't want them, thanks very much.

I still find good things in M&S. It's the only place I can find underwear that fits and also the only place with jeans and jeggings that fit. I admit there's a lot that I don't like but I haven't discovered any other shop that's better.

I'm a lone voice here! I just bought my perfect pair of black velvet trousers for wearing over Christmas. Good size, good length and lovely quality fabric. Interspersed throughout the display I also saw several jumpers that I liked. Lots that I didnt like but I suppose they're trying to provide something for all tastes. I've always wondered if local managers select which lines they stock. If so they do seem to pick clothes that people round here like. The staff group is pretty stable and the atmosphere is always friendly.
No rant from me!

I always get jeans and trousers from the M&S Per Una range too and I was also perplexed by the new Roma Rise label - and, of course, no assistants around to provide an explanation. Thanks for the clarification Witzend.

I was mainly looking for clothes for my Mum. Every Christmas her pension provider sends her a £50 M&S vouchers and these have been mounting up because she never feels like going shopping. It's a nuisance because she sometimes doesn't like what I get her and then I have to take it back - and then another voucher is given, not money. Luckily, this time she liked the jumper and trousers I got. I agree, though, that their clothes aren't terribly inspiring these days - but then I don't think they are in most shops.

Oh yes! - Asda all the way. I bought two jumpers there last year - I wonder if they were the same ones?!

I bought two really cheap cowl neck jumpers from M&M Sports this year - at £14 each - and I have had many compliments on them.

Last week, I went to M&S to buy three items: cocoa butter hand wash - out of stock. English Rose talcum powder - out of stock. A plain white cotton, underwired but unpadded bra of a kind I've bought before - nothing remotely like it available. I purchased a lightly padded t-shirt bra to try but, despite its label claiming it was size 40C, I reckon the cup size was at least a double E, so that went back for a refund. Not the first time I've had problems with sizing at M&S, their quality control seems to have gone right down the tubes.
I agree about the loathsome colours of the sweaters; some of the underwear is quite dire, too.
I keep hearing retail experts saying that M&S aren't appealing to the young and only the over 55s shop there. Well, I'm firmly in that category and I buy less and less at M&S.
PS. Last winter, I bought a couple of really nice sweaters at Asda. I ended up buying bras there last week, too!

I have never liked M&S. Try woolovers for sweaters. Just bought a nice plain warm lambswool polo neck from them, but they do other designs.

I don't even try looking in M&S for clothes. The last time I was in one of their stores there wasn't a single thing I wanted to try on. I vowed I would never shop for clothes there ever again.

I have a lots of "NO-NOs" when it comes to clothes. Glitter is one of them.

I never bother with M&S - only the food.