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‘Worst decision ever’ shoppers fume as Primark makes MAJOR change to fan favourite item – AND raises the price
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PRIMARK shoppers have been left ‘fuming’ after noticing two huge changes to a fan favourite item.
So if you’re a Primark fan, you’ll need to listen up, and brace yourself.
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Particularly if you’re a lover of the chain’s stretch cami vest tops, prepare to be stunned.
A Primark shopper named Ina, a mother from London, was left horrified when browsing her local store, when she spotted a major change to the iconic vest tops.
Irritated by the discovery, Ina took to social media to alert others, leaving many open-mouthed.
In a short clip that was shared with the caption ‘I can't deal anymore’, the fashion fan showed off the chain’s white vest tops.
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Alongside crying emojis, she confirmed that not only had the chain increased the price of the cami tops, but they had also removed the adjustable straps too.
The mother cried: “Not Primark increasing the price of their cami tops AND removing the adjustable strap feature.”
The vests, which have a rounded neckline and spaghetti straps, come in a variety of different colours.
Sizes range from an XXS to an XXL, making these perfect for many different body shapes.
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The vests can be worn in a multitude of ways - on their own with a tailored pair of trousers and chunky block heels, with leggings and a cardi for snuggling on the sofa, or under knitwear for extra cosiness.
But fans of the iconic vests, which are now £2 each, claimed that they were previously sold for £1.50.
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And not only was Ina annoyed by the 50p price hike, but she was also unimpressed with how the altered stretch cotton vests would now fit her large boobs.
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She later wrote: “The whole thing fits baggy.
“Cries in 32DD.”
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The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed a whopping 196,500 views.
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Shoppers were left stunned by the price hike and removal of the adjustable strap, which many flocked to the comments to express.
One person said: “Worst decision ever! This drives me mad because the straps are just too loose, and I can't cope.”
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To this, Ina replied: “Now I have to actually spend money on more expensive ones.”
Another added: “Stupidest decision to remove the adjustable strap thingy.
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“I bought a few not realising they removed them and they just hang down.”
A third commented: “I was fuming, the straps just fall down.”
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Meanwhile, someone else noted: “George at Asda has them for £2.50 - thicker material with adjustable straps.”
To this, Ina replied and claimed: “Running to Asda.”
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