Primark tips and tricks ♪

Ah yes September, the start of autumnal clothes and big coats, not to mention summer sales, a busy period for Primark (but yet again is there ever a quiet season when it comes to Primark?) As much as I love Primark, boy do I dread going there some days. Chaos is a light term when describing it sometimes. But despite all that, there is a reason why Primark is so popular. It's a blooming good shop with some absolute steals. And this is why I'm going to give you all my tips and tricks I have acquired through past experience to help you make the most of your time at Primark♡

BE EARLY 

I know this can be a struggle sometimes, but if you're wanting to make the most of your shop, it's key. If you know before you leave for the shops that you'll want a serious mooch around Primark, then aim for opening time. It'll be virtually empty, giving you a more enjoyable shop and a chance to shop the whole of the store. Plus all the stock will be neatly presented, it's a win-win. This tip is handy for choosing what day to go as well, the earlier in the week the better (I know not everyone has this choice, but when the opportunity comes, take it.) 

MAKE IT YOUR FIRST STOP

There's nothing worse than going into Primark with bags and bags of shopping and struggling to get anything done, I can hardly handle carrying one of their Primark baskets while trying to browse without feeling like I'm gonna knock a stand over and create a domino effect within the store. Heading here first not only means no bags, but it also means a clear head, something vital when going to Primark.

IF YOU SEE IT GRAB IT, EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT SOLD 

Okay, okay, this might be controversial but if you spy something you want while you're looking just grab it. My reasoning behind this is things tend to just go without a trace, they just disappear leaving you to think what could've been. How you combat this is you pick it up, continue to browse, and once you're done you revisit your finds and decide what you do and don't really need. A foolproof plan, you can't go wrong.

CHECK THE SEASON

This lil trick is something I found and boy was I chuffed with myself aha. There's nothing worse than seeing something one day in Primark, coming back shortly after and it being gone forever. However, to get an idea of when items might be making an exit, take a look at its label. Here you'll find two letters and two numbers referencing the season and year (this year you'll spot SS17 or AW17) giving you an insight as to what collection this is part of. After finding this out, I spend my time searching the labels getting this information and giving me a better idea of the products in store.

SIZING - CHECK AND THEN CHECK AGAIN

They say you only ever make the same mistake once, this does not apply when it comes to picking up the wrong size in Primark because of the hanger. Primark clothes are notorious for being on the wrong hanger, leading to a big disappointment when your buys are brought home and they're not the size you wanted. The way you fix this, check the price tag but more importantly the stitched label inside to make sure the size is what you want. 


That's all my tips and tricks I have to share with you, happy shopping in Primark (also if anyone spots the Hogwarts satchel, let me know haha) 

Much love,
Jessica Rose ♡