‘No, not me,’ shout bewildered shoppers over Primark’s ‘best blazer hack’
SHOPPERS are left stunned after Primark shared their “best blazer trick”, with many saying: “I say no”.
The budget retail giant shared the clip of the hack with fans on social media, as they showed off their new double-breasted blazer.
Bosses claimed in the caption of the Instagram clip that it’s “your new favourite way to wear a blazer”.
But many were shocked by the appearance and expressed their surprise en masse in the comments.
The video shows a model that has a beautiful navy long-sleeved blazer with six silver-colored buttons at the front.
Then she takes a long shoelace and ties it around her waist.
The model then tucks the jacket under the lace, giving it an instant cropped look.
When finished, the jacket has a unique fold over the midriff and falls at the waist.
Everyone needs a blazer in their wardrobe and this versatile and smart piece can easily be incorporated into any style
Primark bosses
But buyers weren’t impressed with the hack, with many saying it looked better before the crop.
One user wrote in the comments: “That’s ridiculous, just buy a short jacket.”
Another added: “Come on Primark, you can do better.”
Someone else wrote: “Ummmm, I don’t like it.”
And a fourth agreed: “Uh, why would you say no to that!!!”
While a fifth replied: “Not pretty, but the original is much better”.
Still, not everyone was against the look: some said they liked the hack.
A fan posted: “Awesome, nothing beats a smart “blazer”.
A second commented: “That looks good.”
And another suggested: “Wear a chain belt instead. It looks better.”
Someone else also replied with a series of hearts emojis Unpleasant show their support for the hack.
The Metallic Button Double Breasted Blazer is available in stores across UK for £32.
In the Instagram clip, Primark bosses show off the navy blue jacket with silver buttons.
Why is Primark the place to go for bargains?
HOW does Primark do it? Keep delivering on-trend items at such unbelievable prices? According to bosses, it comes down to four things.
- They “sell a lot of items” – Thanks to them they can save by buying in bulk for their 191 UK stores
- They “do very little advertising”
- Although their clothes represent the “latest trends”, “they do not use expensive hangers, tags or labels”.
- And finally, they try to be “as efficient as possible when transporting products from factories to stores.” This includes things like “asking suppliers to package our t-shirts so they can go straight on the shelves.”
For more information on how Primark keeps their costs so low and delivers such great bargains, visit the Primark website.
But it is also available in a beautiful apricot/ecru colour, finished with gold buttons, and is available in all sizes from 6 to 20.
Primark bosses described the jacket on their website: “We believe everyone needs a jacket in their wardrobe, as this versatile and stylish piece easily complements any style.
“And this double-breasted classic might just be the right place to start!
“Cut from a soft yet structured fabric, this jacket features long sleeves, a slightly tailored fit, a double-breasted front with button closures and decorative buttons, peaked lapels, flap pockets at the front and a slit at the back for a timeless look.
“Whether you pair it with jeans and a white tee for a smart-casual feel, tailored trousers to make a formal statement, or even with a small dress and heels for a playful evening look, we see it as a layer that you Love to style!”