Slay bell bling as Brits stress about selecting the right Christmas get together outfit

Primark has set up Slay-TMs in three cities to come to the rescue of revellers facing last minute style slip-ups as ATM-style rescue stations will stock free party essentials

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It’s the most glamorous time of the year. But dressing to impress for the Christmas party season can also be stressful with 74% of Brits admitting they scrabble for the right outfit at the last minute, and 42% facing a fashion mishap.

New research from Primark also revealed that two thirds of us have forked out up to £50 to replace forgotten items, while 35% have been caught out by an online order arriving late.

Almost one in three (31%) say their biggest pre-party worry is choosing the right outfit, and this climbs even higher for Londoners (44%). Unsurprisingly Brits with the busiest festive diaries are aged 25 to 34, who plan to attend five or more parties this season.

Primark has set up Slay-TMs in three cities to come to the rescue of revellers facing last minute style slip-ups. Based in London, Birmingham and Manchester, the ATM-style rescue stations will stock free party essentials to beat the last-minute panic.

The festive rescue stations are bursting with fashion and beauty must-haves – from tights and accessories to makeup and aftershave.

If shoppers need items that aren’t available, the SLAY-TM will dispense £10 Primark vouchers with each product which will be redeemable in nearby stores.

Mary Lucas, Trading Director for Womenswear at Primark, says: “Christmas should be about celebrating, not stressing over last-minute outfit dramas.

We know people want to look and feel their best, with nearly a third (32%) of younger partygoers feeling more pressure to look good for the office Christmas party than for a date. But rushing from the desk to dancefloor makes it easy to forget a festive essential.

“That’s why we’re launching Santa’s SLAY-TMs across the country.”

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Where to Find Primark s SLAY-TMS

Open from December 3 to 5 from 10am to 5pm in

  • London (December 3): Covent Garden Seven Dials, 22 Neal Street, London, WC2H 9PS
  • Birmingham (December 4): Birmingham City Centre, 38 High St, Birmingham, B4 7SL
  • Manchester (December 5): Piccadilly Victoria, Queen Victoria’s Statue, Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LU
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