M and S axe it’s Classic Range !

What happened to their wool content trousers? I couldn't find any the last time I was in M&S. Anne grazers are fine when ts warm but not in November surely. I also shop Next, Seasalt etc.and very sorry to read Emreco are going I love their tops.

That's the problem Callistemon. Our economy is based on buying more and more, and incompatible with stopping climate change.

Well, yes. It's hard to now what to do for the best.

But just think of all those job losses if we stopped buying.

I don't believe that they haven't stocked Indigo for two years! I'm sure I've bought stuff from there for my daughter more recently than that. Sad that they've stopped it now though.

Trouble is, we're not supposed to buy new clothing anymore because of climate change. Which is a right pain.

Their Limited range is good. My daughter has bought me a couple of long tunic type tops for birthdays. They have slits. They are lovely.

I bought several of their plain button up wool and something cardies. They are nice enough for everyday, but they have bobbled a bit.

I do have a long cardie from the classic range which contains some linen and it washes well - one of those 'go-to' items, very useful and, I hope, not frumpy.

I bought a nice cardy from the Classic range - navy with white spots- a couple of years or so ago.

I bought the soft cardigans in the Classic range, nice colours and look good with White Stuff scarves.
M&S have ignored comments ( for some years now )about quality such as those on this thread at their peril.
I have complained about poor quality on their review site as have so many others, no one ever responds from M&S.

M&S are doing more in a petite range now, always buy trousers from them anyway as it's the only place that sell short ones at a reasonable price, although i got some nice jeans from Dorothy Perkins in a petite recently, but in the sale, were more expensive at original price

I shall not miss the Classic range, too old and frumpy, and I'm 74! I miss Indigo, but they still do have similar stuff to that range, but scattered about the store now, instead of all in one place.
I went into the Milton Keynes store last week, and wasn't really struck by any of the clothes. But it is always my first place to go if I want new jeans or jeggings. I did get some nice ankle boots, though, a wide fitting and very comfortable. Considering I got my last pair from them over 10 years ago, I hope to get my money's worth out of these!
I buy quite a bit of stuff from Next these days.

I bought a couple of pairs of leggings in M&S a couple of years ago.
I walked in, round and out again with DH recently. There was nothing I would consider buying.
I went in looking for a pair of smart black trousers, unfortunately the lengths were all wrong, I'm 5'4" , but regular length were too long, and short length too short.

Port of call not part !

Well I seem to be one of the few who will miss the Classic range and I thought I dressed well for my age but clearly I need to up my game ?.

I have bought a number of items at Laura Ashley and really liked them so that will be my first part of call in future.

On another subject I bought from JL some fab one size knickers by Chantelle one in bright blue and another in bright red. So at least my undies are modern ?

The not them

I went in a while ago to buy items from them Indigo range only to be told (rather snootily in fact!) that they hadn't stocked that range for two years.

I did buy some 'Classic' cropped trousers because they seemed better quality and fitted better.

I liked the Portfolio range especially the Wave Bra and Knickers range which was extremely popular if the on line comments are any thing to go by but M&S discontinued the range. Then I liked Indigo for decent items to wear with jeans, now that has gone too.

But the last straw is for several years I have bought their Footglove shoes in a wide fitting and they have been perfect for my very difficult feet and this year there is nothing suitable in wide fitting at all. I have paid more money for Hotter shoes but they are not perfect at all. I need 2 pairs of socks to keep my feet from slipping in them. Very annoying when my main fear in life is tripping and falling.

I second that notanan2 and have given up on them.
Debenhams is my place of clothes browsing now, and have just bought a few nice things from Principles.

I "miss" M&S already and its still physically there, because it can no longer be relied on for quality

I would definitely miss M&S if they disappeared because I think that they are making an effort to be ethical with their clothing.

I think consumers are thinking more carefully about fast fashion, and it's damaging effect on the environment. The problem is that the business model for fast, cheap clothing is not sustainable.

I wish M&S would revert to better quality, but unfortunately they would not survive in the current climate.

I haven't set foot in M&S in a couple of decades and previously it was only for undies, so can't say I'd miss them if they disappeared.

I dont think they are getting rid of the stuff so much as the name. I've seen stuff I like but haven't bought because it was labelled 'Classic' -:for goodness sake I'm only 70!!

I buy mostly in the sale now and long for them to ask us what we wear!