I am a massive lover of Primark, or as I like to call it Primarni darling. However, a lot of people may be put off shopping there for a number of reasons. Sometimes a trip to Primark really can feel like venturing through a war zone. So here I am about to set out some golden rules so you too can enjoy the pure delights of Primark!
1. Find your Primark!: By this I mean find your favorite Primark in your local area. In my experience, the branch you go to can really affect the experience of shopping in Primark. In my area, there are only two Primark's I will venture into that is the one in Ealing Boadway and in Tottenham court road. There are also some Primark's in my area that I hate even stepping foot into due to the complete mess of the place. So search around and find a nice, organised store.
2. Check tags: One of the things that people love so much about primark is the cheap price tag, however it is very common in primark for the size on the hanger to differ to the actual size of the item found on the tag. So always, always make sure you've double checked the sizing before you blissfully walk a way with something 6 sizes too big.
3. Things to look out for!: Okay so there a certain items that primark are awesome at selling. For example thier basic items. If your looking for some vests, shorts etc for holiday Primark is your best bet. some shorts can be on the pricier side for primark- around the £12 mark but they have plenty of shorts for £5 or under which is such a steal. Their vest tops which I love are usually around £1, also a steal! Primark also have an array of very lovely pj's and nightwear which I adore for such a small price. However there are a few things I'd probably not go to primark for, such as shoes which are almost the same price as New Look shoes but the quality isn't as good, plus new look to student discount so for inexpensive shoes I'd recommend hitting up new look (Especially the Oxford street one were a whole floor is dedicated to shoes!)
4. Sizing: Now one down side to having such cheap products is the sizings can be off, way off. I'd always recomend trying on outfits in an array of different sizes as honestly, you never know with Primark.
5. Don't just buy everything you see!: Now this is a big one for me. Right so set the scene you are in primark and seeing a bargain after bargain after bargain. But trust me those £3 t-shirts add up and that skirt that you wouldn't normally wear but you are tempted to buy because its only £2 IS NOT WORTH IT! Honestly the amount of stuff I have purchased from Primark not because I needed it, but simply because I thought it was a good deal is embarrassing. So although the deals can look amazing, stop and think to yourself. Do I need this? and do I like this?
6. Find the reduced section! It's there in every primark, lurking, waiting to be found. Honestly some of my favourite primark purchases have been from this section of the shop. I once even picked up a top for 50p two years ago, that I still wear now! You can really get some amazing deals in this section, but again make sure you actually like the stuff.
7. Disheartened by huge crowds? If you are someone who dislikes large groups of people in a hot and sweaty shop then find a quieter time to go. I recommend first thing on Monday morning! Whilst most normal folk are nursing a hangover or enjoying a lie in, you can be a primark shopping queen or king and enjoy a quieter less disorientating experience! Another good time to go is a school or work day in the morning. If your not one for crowds i'd definitely recommend avoiding Saturdays and bank holidays!
8. Sieve through the junk: Now there is no getting away from the fact that primark can sell some junk, however there are many gems within the junk. Many people ask me how I ever find nice things in there and the truth is there are a ton of nice things. Primark is the fastest store to get new trends from the catwalk into their stores. They also tend to do replicas of other, more expensive stores clothes such as topshop for a fraction of the price so it is always worth looking through the racks to find these gems. If you think something may look nice try it on! You never know it could become your next staple item.
9. Be prepared to wait in a long queue: I mean this shouldn't be too hard, it's British culture after all. We queue for everything! However yes in Primark, although they usually have a load of cashieres on at once it's just so busy you will be queuing for a bit... or more than a bit, but it is 100% worth it for the absoloute bargains you have just picked up. All I'm saying is don't think you can pop into Primark for 5 minutes if you have somewhere you have to be after, it takes dedicating some time!
10 Look at Primark hauls on youtube: Now Primark have such a quick turnover in clothes you can go one time and they will have completly different stock two weeks later. If you are planning a primark trip I would recomend searching for a Primark haul on youtube. Search the filters to within the same week or month so you can have a look exactly what is in stock at the moment and see if you fancy any of it!
So this is my primark survival guide. Primark can be such a great store. Yes the quality isn't as great as other stores but 80% of the time I am not looking for amazing quality just something that looks nice that I can wear for 6 months- a year for a fraction of the price of other stores. I have lost count of the times I have seen something in Topshop for £75 but bagged the exact same product in Primark for under a tenner!
Rachel x
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