dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Decided to do a bit of shopping for a few polo shirts, short sleeved shirts, jeans etc for my hols and looked in several shops only to find awful faded looking studenty stuff and jeans with turn ups in the usual high street "fashionable shops". In then end got some great jeans from tk maxx and was shocked to find that M&S now have some really nice stuff in. Understated and a bit Conservative just how I like it. Am I getting old or does anyone else now rate them?
SNSUN Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I buy my suits from there. Good quality and the MandS in Camberley is so massive they have a great choice for shopping, especially if you have a large invenTory of goods to buy. My favourite coat came from there too. It's a good place for clothing (and up to a point food too) if you're not into labels.
trousers Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 the MandS in Camberley is so massive they have a great choice for shopping Ah... The Meadows....I remember when that was all...erm....meadows.
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 These are only a fiver and great quality. I recommend. http://www.marksandspencer.com/Pure-Cotton-Panelled-Baseball-Cap/dp/B0030JIG2W?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_47&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-47&qid=1341255706
View From The Top Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Decided to do a bit of shopping for a few polo shirts, short sleeved shirts, jeans etc for my hols and looked in several shops only to find awful faded looking studenty stuff and jeans with turn ups in the usual high street "fashionable shops". In then end got some great jeans from tk maxx and was shocked to find that M&S now have some really nice stuff in. Understated and a bit Conservative just how I like it. Am I getting old or does anyone else now rate them? I wear their Blue Harbour tees, get them at a M&S outlet in Walsall for around £5 each. I also wear their cords as I don't tend to wear jeans and they actually make them in 36/31 which makes them a perfect fit for me!
manji Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Ah... The Meadows....I remember when that was all...erm....meadows. Most of thier stuff is distinctly average IMO but some of the basic Autograph and Collezione stuff is OK . I got some John Smedley style long sleeve merino knit polo shirts and some merino knit basic crew necks at the beginning of the year. Good fit and good quality and considerably cheaper than Smedley.
Orange Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I've got a few bits from Blue Habour, do some nice stuff.
Verbal Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Decided to do a bit of shopping for a few polo shirts, short sleeved shirts, jeans etc for my hols and looked in several shops only to find awful faded looking studenty stuff and jeans with turn ups in the usual high street "fashionable shops". In then end got some great jeans from tk maxx and was shocked to find that M&S now have some really nice stuff in. Understated and a bit Conservative just how I like it. Am I getting old or does anyone else now rate them? Congratulations. You've turned into your mum.
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 I've got a few bits from Blue Habour, do some nice stuff. That's what I went for. Was surprised just how nice their polos were for a reasonable price.
Orange Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 That's what I went for. Was surprised just how nice their polos were for a reasonable price. I've found their knitwear good, they keep things simple which most high street places seem unable to do at the moment.
Toomer Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I buy most of my suits for work from M&S the main reason as most of them are mix and match you can always buy a second pair of trousers, sat at my desk and in and out of the car I can knock two pairs of trousers out to one jacket.
dubai_phil Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Of course. Excellent. That's the looking good side sorted. Now one suggestion is to look for some equally good quality Dryfit Polo's for Daytime wear (assume you are going somewhere warm) Dryfit technology in Golf Shirts these days is superb and for day time wear avoids the walking around all wet issues that the Cotton has (but you need Cotton for looking good in the air-con'd bars/restaurants). Giordano do good cheap and technically almost OK kit, but Cutter & Buck, Ashworth, Nike & occassionally Adidas have good Dry Fit Polos without much in the way of annoying logos. The Greg Norman range is a bit too golfy and the IPS range (Ian Poulter) is just too ghey
Mark Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 That's what I went for. Was surprised just how nice their polos were for a reasonable price. They wash up ok and never lose their shape. I can recommend the Collezione miracle linen jackets and trousers. In fact most of the Collezione range is pretty decent for the money.
dubai_phil Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Oh and WHY have M&S stopped selling their Cotton socks? The ONLY standard stuff these days is Cotton Rich. You have to go for those thin (last 2 months) Italian Cotton single packs these days. (Note - never wear Cotton Rich socks (ie those with Polyester) on holiday. The fashion angle is totally outdone by the stench of sweaty feet) HTH
dubai_phil Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I can knock two pairs of trousers out Damn, I've seen some weird sh1t in my travels but that's one image that's gonna haunt me for decades
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 Oh and WHY have M&S stopped selling their Cotton socks? The ONLY standard stuff these days is Cotton Rich. You have to go for those thin (last 2 months) Italian Cotton single packs these days. (Note - never wear Cotton Rich socks (ie those with Polyester) on holiday. The fashion angle is totally outdone by the stench of sweaty feet) HTH Pringle have some nice 77% cotton ones. They do me. 3 pack for 6.99 at tkmaxx.
dubai_phil Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Pringle have some nice 77% cotton ones. They do me. 3 pack for 6.99 at tkmaxx. Fine for UK (except maybe a couple of weeks in the summer), but if you are going somewhere for hols with daytime temps in the low 30's? You need a good pair of all leather shoes with them or else ......
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 (edited) Pringle have some nice 77% cotton ones. They do me. 3 pack for 6.99 at tkmaxx. I wear those as well. Brought some more on Saturday actually. Got 3 pairs of M&S chino shorts earlier in the summer, very smart and a good price. Edited 2 July, 2012 by Turkish
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 Fine for UK (except maybe a couple of weeks in the summer), but if you are going somewhere for hols with daytime temps in the low 30's? You need a good pair of all leather shoes with them or else ...... I can't say i've ever had a problem with sweaty feet or sweating in general. I'm British after all and am thus impervious to the heat of the midday sun.
Bearsy Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I've actually never been inside M&S. How old do you have to be to shop there? Do they card?
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 I've actually never been inside M&S. How old do you have to be to shop there? Do they card? They have really turned the shop around. I don't know how that other great institution BHS survives tbh because they are stuck in a time warp and have some horrible stuff.
Wade Garrett Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 You've all turned into your grandads, you boring cun*ts.
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 You've all turned into your grandads, you boring cun*ts. Where do you shop Wayne?
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 I can't believe this, and it won't last. NEXT are truely awful. God knows why anyone still shops there. http://gulfnews.com/business/retail/next-pips-m-s-in-market-value-1.1043377
Wade Garrett Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Where do you shop Wayne? Not in any particular shop. But I do enjoy wearing the old classic labels. Wayne?
Wade Garrett Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I can't believe this, and it won't last. NEXT are truely awful. God knows why anyone still shops there. http://gulfnews.com/business/retail/next-pips-m-s-in-market-value-1.1043377 Next is absolute garbage.
dubai_phil Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I can't say i've ever had a problem with sweaty feet or sweating in general. I'm British after all and am thus impervious to the heat of the midday sun. Bloody Hell. Dune is Alistair Cook. Great job yesterday at the Oval man
Saintandy666 Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Primark have a lot of variety and the quality has improved a lot recently.
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Primark have a lot of variety and the quality has improved a lot recently. Don't you ever post on a clothes related thread again, you hear me?
Saintandy666 Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Don't you ever post on a clothes related thread again, you hear me? I will post where I like, especially if it winds you up!
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I will post where I like, especially if it winds you up! I'm only trying to save you from further humiliation. I'm thinking of you Andy.
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 Primark have a lot of variety and the quality has improved a lot recently.
Saintandy666 Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I'm only trying to save you from further humiliation. I'm thinking of you Andy. I buy my clothes from a wide range of places, including sometimes Primark(who are good for basic stuff more often than not). Where do you shop?
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I buy my clothes from a wide range of places, including sometimes Primark(who are good for basic stuff more often than not). Where do you shop? You wouldn't have heard of them.
Saintandy666 Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 You wouldn't have heard of them. You're so indie. I sometimes shop that way too. Don't see the point of loyalty to one brand or shop. Might as well look around.
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 You're so indie. I sometimes shop that way too. Don't see the point of loyalty to one brand or shop. Might as well look around. I suspect if Primark is me of your favourites we may shop in a similar way but in different types of places.
This Charming Man Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Nearly all my chino shorts are from M&S and have a pair of cords as well from there. Blue Harbour stuff is decent. Can never go wrong with Marks & Sparks.
Saintandy666 Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I suspect if Primark is me of your favourites we may shop in a similar way but in different types of places. I wouldn't say it is one of my favourites, but it's clothes have increased in quality. I know that because I work there. Zara is very good, everything I have bought from Zara lasts.
Griffo Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 Only thing I tend to buy from M&S are blue harbour shorts. Decent and cheap. Can't go wrong.
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 You're so indie. I sometimes shop that way too. Don't see the point of loyalty to one brand or shop. Might as well look around. When you say indie are you talking about that scruffy retro stuff students and eco warriors wear?
Saintandy666 Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 When you say indie are you talking about that scruffy retro stuff students and eco warriors wear? Yes, I was referring to that if that's what you want to call it. Albeit a bit sarcastic , because in the 'you probably haven't heard of them', he reminded me of some people!
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 I wouldn't say it is one of my favourites, but it's clothes have increased in quality. I know that because I work there. Zara is very good, everything I have bought from Zara lasts. I had no idea you were gay!
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 Yes, I was referring to that if that's what you want to call it. Albeit a bit sarcastic , because in the 'you probably haven't heard of them', he reminded me of some people! You'll love NEXT then as it's full of it.
Saintandy666 Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 You'll love NEXT then as it's full of it. Next is very boring.
Saintandy666 Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 And I can assure you that 'Indie Scruffy Students' or whatever do not shop in Next!
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 And I can assure you that 'Indie Scruffy Students' or whatever do not shop in Next! I can assure you they do.
Turkish Posted 2 July, 2012 Posted 2 July, 2012 And I can assure you that 'Indie Scruffy Students' or whatever do not shop in Next! DO you like Hollister Andy?
dune Posted 2 July, 2012 Author Posted 2 July, 2012 Which one is you Andy? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/question_time/schools_question_time/8694422.stm#blq-main
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