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Has M&S lingerie lost the plot?

(112 Posts)
CraftyGranny Mon 15-Aug-22 12:31:33

i have been getting my Sloggi style knickers from Bon Marche lately. they are just as good as Sloggi but much less expensive.
I agree with M&S comments. No where near as good as they used to be. I tried on 5 bras last week, all the same size and all fitted differently. So I walked out with nothing!

Grandmajean Mon 15-Aug-22 12:27:26

Am puzzledCasdon I have just checked the M and S website and typed in "bras in navy blue" . One only and it's a high impact sports bra.

Casdon Mon 15-Aug-22 11:41:05

These threads are very misleading. There is a choice of 40 navy bras and 90 types of high leg pants online at Marks and Spencer. They haven’t lost the plot at all, they are catering to millions of women who buy their underwear at M&S who all like different styles, shapes, materials, pack sizes, sizes etc. Years ago the range was limited, now there’s a huge choice. I don’t think the quality has gone down either, certainly not for my preferred style (which isn’t high leg though).

Calendargirl Mon 15-Aug-22 11:37:09

I like plain white cotton bras, no wires, padding, lace, satiny bits. (I aren’t big busted).

Used to get perfect ones from BHS, now have to use M&S, ok but not ideal.

As for knickers, used to get Sloggi Hi Legs, but they used to ‘go’ at the waistband after a while, and they got to be really expensive. Then started on Playtex Hi Legs, they were good but no longer sold where I go.

I now get mine from the Original Factory Shop, Aristo I think they are. Plain white, cotton, hi leg. Don’t feel as thick as Sloggis were, but much cheaper and ok.

M&S ones felt very thin, and I don’t want patterns or colour.

M0nica Mon 15-Aug-22 11:27:35

M&S lost the plot on underwear decades ago, all those dreadful upholstered bras that make one look like a lost valkyrie from a Wagner Opera, a colour range limited to black and white, lots of 'sexy' underwear all lace and see through nylon. Nothing pretty, no variety of colour.

I buy my pretty ,flower, or other patterned ,underwear in a big French supermarket, and have done. Even the black underwear has white polka dots and a white trim.

MiniMoon Mon 15-Aug-22 11:26:54

Last knickers I bought came from Debenhams online shop. I have not complaints, they are exactly what I wanted.

Sago Mon 15-Aug-22 11:23:51

Matalan!

Sago Mon 15-Aug-22 11:23:29

Mataram have a great selection.

Teacheranne Mon 15-Aug-22 11:15:03

Apologies, bras bought from Yours online.

Teacheranne Mon 15-Aug-22 11:04:45

I got some decent quality knickers online from Cotton Traders, in packs of 5 different colours. I’ve just started getting bras from Every as I need large sizes and M&S never seem to have any in stock.

Grandmajean Mon 15-Aug-22 11:04:32

Wish I could help. M and S have lost the plot in all their clothing ranges. I had tee shirts last year (ordered online ) that were really thin and cheap looking. The very low price should have warned me. The M and S that I knew and loved has gone. I have sent several emails complaining about poor quality ( and crazy sizing ) but all I get back are platitudes and assurances that they really do take notice of customers. I don't believe a word of it but where do you go from there ?

CvD66 Mon 15-Aug-22 10:58:59

I've just been to M&S to top up my underwear and was horrified to find mountains of multipacks of bras - with colours that will surely end up in landfill. Not a navy bra to be had (my preferred go-to colour) Their 'new' high leg knickers - my standard for years - are made of the thinnest fabric going! I'm distraught. Where do you buy your underwear? I am in need of guidance to a new decent lingerie shop - after 69 year loyal M&S knicker wearing.