-- Well, just popped in for a coffee and hey guess what - I wrote a review! Its been a while, but I...
-- Well, just popped in for a coffee and hey guess what - I wrote a review! Its been a while, but I think I've still got the hang of it....
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The town that I live in is not exactly a metropolis of Shopping. We have the bare essentials - one of most types of shops (except far too many 'charity' shops and estate agents!) Until quite recently, if I was looking for a shirt, sweatshirt, jumper, pair of trousers, I'd have one option, a small menswear shop in a side street - Yes, it really is as dire as that!
A similar situation, if you are a woman, except at least there is a small branch of 'New Look' in town and a Mackay's shop which is primarily for children.
But now, at long last we have a 'new kid on the block' with the arrival of 'Peacocks' in town. OK So it's not exactly a designer outlet, but at least it means that you can go there on any day of the week (inc Sundays at the moment) and buy your casual clothing essentials.
It is certainly good news for families 'on a budget' and anyone looking for old fashioned good value. As well as the new store in our town, when I've popped into other Peacocks' branches around and about they are pretty standard. Neatly laid out without in any way being trendy. Pretty bright and airy with the layout not going for the 'pile then high' technique of trying to cram as much into as small a space as possible.
They carry a wide range of Childrens, Womens and Mens clothes, plus towels, linen and accessories. Standard items like undies and socks, plus inexpensive fashion accessories - and all at keen prices. For example, a current offer will get you two Mens polo/pique shirts for just £6 or £3.99 each. Not bad – but don’t expect top quality.
I'm not wildly keen on some of their stuff as it is a little on the 'shoddy' side in some respects. You would find better quality at much the same prices at somewhere like a 'Matalan', but it is well worth taking a look at Peacocks as they do, from time to time have reasonable items.
Special offers on 'name' makes like Nike, Umbro and Adidas T-Shirts for under a tenner, can be found at times. However, their own label offerings like 'Urban Spirit' are not the best quality around, but for a 'basics' time clothing line I suppose it is OK. Cheap and cheerful - it won't fall apart the first time you wash it, but with Kids these days being pretty choosy about what they wear, I wouldn't go overboard in kitting them out in the own label gear.
Peacocks also have their own website at www.peacocks.co.uk and you can browse there to get some idea of what they stock. But a word of warning - the pictures on the website look better than the stock in the shops! Except maybe the nice close-up picture of the ‘maximiser’ bra – definitely an ‘outstanding’ product! (By the way – currently priced at £6.99)
The website shows a range of Mens Casual and formalwear. Having looked at a range of ‘Formal’ jackets they have in stock, I think you’d need to give them a run over with the iron before your wore one in public. But if you are looking for something simple and casual – sweatshirt, jumper, polo shirt, then you’ll find it here.
They also stock a wide range of Childrenswear – from babies upwards.
Don't misunderstand what I'm saying - I'm really not aiming to knock Peacocks. In a town like ours, their store is like a beacon. As I said, they carry a range of clothing that gives you something for all members of the family. It's inexpensive, and for families on a 'limited budget' and maybe pensioners who have to be careful with their cash, it's a Godsend.
“Permanently Low Prices and Great Value – Guaranteed” is Peacocks less than original slogan. But, for every day clothes or maybe something slightly better - at 'everyday prices' - you should try giving Peacocks a go.
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I've always been reasonably satisfied with Peacocks. Had a couple of things that haven't been up to scratch but on the whole the quality has reflected the prices.
sue.51 08.02.2002 23:04
I tried buying a few things from Peacocks when I made the transition from Uni back into full-time employment and for my temporary roles whilst studying, but whilst I found many of their clothes atttractive to look at, at reasonable cost, as you say quality is decidedly questionable at times, I had one suit unravelled the first time I washed it, although they did give me my money back.
Sue
joannahudson 08.02.2002 16:57
I have to admit that I am rather a fan of this shop. I don't know about the menswear but as far as the womanswear goes they do have quite fashionable clothes at incredible prices. Great op, Jojo :)xxx
Advantages: good value throughout the range, nice laid out stores, bright and welcoming, good product range Disadvantages: some quality is lacking and 'big name' labels are few and far between
nipples 20.05.2001 ·
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