The Large Cool Store

Analysis of The Large Cool Store by Philip Larkin

"The large cool store selling cheap clothes/ Set out in simple sizes plainly"

- Could be a positive or negative view of the shop. 'Cool' - could mean trendy, or literally cold, unpleasant. 'Cheap' - would be an advantage to shoppers, but could mean tacky. 'Set out in simple sizes plainly' - could mean it's easier to find what you're looking for, but could be degrading to the shoppers, saying they are simple natured and can't handle complexity. 

"In browns and greys, maroon and navy"

- Boring, bland colours for the working class during the day.

"Lemon, sapphire, moss-green, rose"

- Feminine colours for nightwear - not just yellow, blue, green, and pink. Different sides to personality?

"To suppose/ They share that world"

- Incredulous; can't believe someone can wear such different clothing.

- Commoners have no taste, the clothes they wear are man-made and of poor quality, and it's weird that they can wear different types of clothes.