Marks and Spencer....back in the day

The St Michael and early Marks and Spencer clothes were so well made. Lined, pockets, good stitching, hems that stayed stitched. I wish I had kept so many things I ditched. I am pretty much the same size as I was in my 20s. Not boasting. Cancer and chemo has helped!

I was thinking of some lovely summer skirts and dresses I had which fashion wise I could wear today. Oh well..

An afternoon browsing was always such a treat. Such helpful staff. No longer.

Oh gosh staff on counters! I'd forgotten that. Invariably sensible " older" ladies. With an extra helping of common sense.

Yes, the M&S, or rather St Michael, clothes in the charity shops are,such good quality compared with M&S offerings nowadays.

I used to love Marks and Spencers. I would always buy something when I went in there even if it was only a pair of tights.

Yes, just like BHS and Woolworths were. Same staff on same counters……always someone to help…..and those intimidating ‘floor-walkers’ 😱………not much shoplifting back in the day!