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So if you don't like M&S !,,,

(33 Posts)
loopylou Wed 17-Feb-16 14:43:11

I'm wearing a Peacocks polo neck, Tu cardigan, BHS vest top, M&s knickers, Fantasie bra, Tesco's socks and a Joules scarf, so total hybrid wardrobe!
A lot of my clothes are M&S but not bought recently; I'm increasingly going to the supermarket clothes chains when I think I need something- certainly Sainsbury's tee shirts are infinitely superior to M&S', at half the price and so easy to wash and tumble dry.

f77ms Wed 17-Feb-16 14:40:44

Jane10 I used to work for a company which made for Marks , everything had to be spot on . Now they buy from China the prices are the same it`s just the quality which has changed . M&S buy from China so they will make a bigger profit not so they can charge less to the customer !

Maranta Wed 17-Feb-16 14:28:39

I don't think you can beat Lands End for good quality basics. They are usually well made and quality fabric. Their choice of colours varies though. Their trousers usuall fit me too, M0nica.

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 17-Feb-16 13:44:18

Apart from the odd pair of trousers from Bon Marche, It's Marks and Sparks or nothing for me. No other shop stuff seems to fit. I can usually find something though in Marks, amongst all the useless stuff.

M0nica Wed 17-Feb-16 13:38:58

Not sure I have any. I buy where I can. I am currently wearing underwear from a supermarket in France, tights from Waitrose, a skirt from a charity shop (originally from the USA according to the label) and a sweater from Next. When I go out later I will put on a coat from Monsoon and boots from Office.

I think I might find more Sainsburies clothes in my wardrobe than others and I get trousers from Landsend because they are about the only store to do trousers that fit me.

Jane10 Wed 17-Feb-16 13:23:37

Made in this country at 4 times the price though sadly! The work wasn't exported for fun!

Charleygirl Wed 17-Feb-16 12:04:42

I buy Bon Marche tops and hope that my old M&S trousers never wear out or at least not until the fascination of having everything made in China has worn out and that clothes are made as they used to be in this country.

BBbevan Wed 17-Feb-16 09:56:16

I have just read the thread on M&S design. So what are your favourite shops, websites for clothing and why?
Being a bit of an old hippie I wear Birkenstock sandals in the summer and Josef Seibel shoes any other time. I also like Nomads clothing. Lovely colours and very good quality.