New clothes?

Etaqua

Etaqua

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This is one for the younger generation, everyone over 18 get out of my thread. ;)

I'm in need of some new clothes. However, my mum isn't going to be paying for them, so they need to be pretty good value.
This <image removed due to lack of seckyness at the time> is what I usually wear - quicksilver, vans, etc. However, they're about £40 for a pair of jeans, and about the same for a jumper, so they're a bit out of my price range.

I'm not really looking for Vans and quicksilver stuff this time. A good looking pair of jeans and some shirts is all I really need. What shops sell good looking clothes cheaply (up to about £35 for very nice pair of jeans and up to £20 for a nice shirt)?

Edit: that's me on a bad day, btw...

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I've been to Primark, but most of their jeans are horrible, same applies to their shirts. I have a few of the nice jeans ones from there though. :)

Stuff like Topman is what I'm looking for, really.
 
I checked out all these shop's websites, and I have to say Topman's, Next's, and Burton's clothes all look really good.

I'll have a look in town tomorrow at what looks good on me, and hopefully get a load of new clothes. :D
 
I don't think there's one in Oxford, but there's probably one in Bicester village, where I might be taken if I ask my mum very nicely. :)

Is there an H&M in Oxford, btw?
 
crashuk said:
http://www.redoute.co.uk/homepage.html

i use these guys easy they mail the stuff too you and return post is free, takes a lot of hassle out of going clothes shopping.
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Do these guys have a shop in Oxford/Bicester village? I'd really like to check them out. Some pretty awesome jeans and shirts there... very cheap too. I just have a nasty habbit of choosing clothes that look nice on the manequins (spelling?) and on the shelves, but horrible on me. :p
 
jamoor said:
also don't dress like a metro, I don't know what it is these days but so many guys wear pink shirts, tight jeans and have funny hair. Its just not cool.
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lol. I would never wear a pink shirt under normal circumstances, only as a bet or a dare or recommended to me by multiple people. :p
 
Mundu said:
H&M and TK Maxx atm who have some seriously nice shoes most of which are vans.

Edit: Just saw the stuff you wear. You could probably get some of the same if now better stuff at Tescos. £2 T-Shirts ***!!!!
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@ the first bit: I'm going to have to check these guys out sometime, tons of votes for them in this thread.

@ the 2nd bit: it's a horrible shirt, I know, but unfortunately 90% my clothes are being washed, so I can't wear them - it'll have to do. I'll post some better pictures tomorrow. :)
 
Unromantic__Me said:
I wouldn't rule out Primark straight away

Me and jeans fall out all the time, cause they just don't fit the way I like. I only wear boot cut jeans, as they are the only style I find suit me, the problem is im a 28 waist, which means one finding jeans is tough enough, but to get them bootcut, and fitted is a challenge....went into primark, bang, found 4 pairs of jeans, all perfect for my requirements...ok so the cut on them isnt AMAZING, and the wash isnt either, but if youre looking at topman, and burtons...youre not gonna find anything better there, until you start pushing the £70 mark for jeans. Take a trip to primark again man, and try on a few different styles of jeans, dont just be tempted to go for the straight cut...see which style you prefer, and grab a pair...then try them on with some different shoes, and tops...youll be surprised how a different pair of jeans will gorw on you with different clothes to the ones you wear when trying them on in the shop. the other reason youll never go wrong with primark is that, the jeans dont ever seem to be more than £8 haha

by the way, I dont work for Primark lol.

Do try h&m too...I dont have any experience with their jeans or trousers, but I do have a lot with all their other items of clothing, and it is all top notch. if youre just after plain base tshirts, they go for like £4 in there...I bought a load in a few colours, just to get some base colours to wear with other items. Make sure the h&m you go to has a guys section though...a lot of them are only female shops.

River Island is a fairly all round decent shop, a lil bit more expensive, but a lot more range...not just what you see on 50% of the people youll see walking around town, so thats always good. Go there if you have a more refined idea of what you're after.

I've never found what Ive been looking for in next so gave up, but believe their sales attract some serious attention, so maybe have a look a couple of days before a sale....then get queuing.

Burtons and topman I just dont go in anymore, as I guess Im not one for wearing a tshirt to town, then walking past 7 other guys on the high street wearing the same top as I go for a drink lol, but thats just personal opinion.

Best advice man...get yourself a job, get som more money in your pocket, open up your options
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The Primark near me is probably quite small, but I've only seen one. There wasn't a great range of jeans to choose from - there were about 6 different pairs I could see.

I don't mind wearing the same clothes as other people as long as the stuff looks good/better on me. ;) But I understand where you're coming from with this - indivduality and stuff.

crashuk said:
no you just order them via the net or phone, if it dont fit or you dont like it you can post it back to them for free and the next delivery charge is free if you return some of the goods the delivery is only £3.75 no matter how much you order.
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What's the quality like on their stuff?
 
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