Joan Collins' Recession Shopping

12 October 2009

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Joan Collins has been shopping at discount clothing stores.

The 'Dynasty' legend claims she can no longer afford to get her outfits from expensive designers due to the recession and has now discovered cheap high street store Primark.

She told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "I'm having to cut back on spending - I'm afraid I'm no different from anyone else in that respect. I recently had my first sojourn into Primark and I loved it. I found three sweaters for £11 - fantastic!

I wouldn't dream of spending £3,000 on a jacket

"I can't afford couture clothes. I don't know who can. I wouldn't dream of spending £3,000 on a jacket."

Joan - who was once famous for her big hair and shoulder pads - also spoke of her pet hate with today's fashion.

She said: "I don't admire the jelly belly oozing over the top of trousers. It should be covered up."

The 76-year-old actress recently claimed she is responsible for making shoulder pads fashionable once more.

She said: "It has been said that the fabulous fashions worn by me and the rest of the actresses in 'Dynasty' and other shows made in the early 80s were what created the infatuation with the American footballer's shoulder. Who am I to disagree? They were more flattering than an Italian waiter, and I loved them."