There's a couple of New Look stores in Chester so if you don't find what you want in one, I would…read moretry the other. I'd also recommend their online website as they've started to sell their teen clothes on their now too. This particular shop is really well spaced out and has some really good value products, but there's two issues I have with it. They seem to like moving it about quite often, which may be good for the company for their customer to trapse around the whole seeing all their goods, but wandering aimlessly around looking for the ever moving teen section is a tad annoying when you're in a rush, also the teen section isn't very big and I'm quite surprised since young people aged and upwards love New Look and I would have thought that they would cater for the market if they have a big youth following. My daughter still loves it and still manages to find something, even if they do have a limited teen section, but if you're wanting more for that age group I would try online. The location of this particular outlet probably gives it cause for more than one in Chester as although it's along the main high street as such, it's past the big shops like Boots and BHS etc and it's only if you walk that far will you find it as unless you're on your way to Argos or the train station you may not know that it's there. It always has plenty of customers though so I'm guessing it's able to rely on their faithful following regardless of its less advantageous position.

I love zara shops, the only problem is they dont really love my body shape!…read moremost of the mens stuff is tight across the chest or stomach so it can be a bit clingy at times. a nice spacious shop tho and well sited in town. prices are ok but just watch the sizes!

Zara is an unusual shop i find they sell things that will probably be hard to find anywhere else,…read morethe store always looks bright and clean and it is very easy to find something you are looking for. Zara cater for men woman and children, i find the clothes to be at a reasonable price although some people may find the children's section a bit expensive, but like i have said the clothes are very unusual which i like. Zara staff are always very friendly and happy to help; this particular store is a big one so it's worth a visit.

There are innumerable shoe shops in St John's, all selling pretty similar, if not the same, stock…read morehowever each store varies on the price- which can differ by some pounds from store to store- and the atmosphere within (some are untidy with painfully harsh lighting and the distinct sense you're browsing in a cheap-cheap shop, others not so much) and of course, the staff differ in each shop and individual attitudes vary greatly. Overall, Missie's is pretty standard; you can pick up a decent enough pair of shoes, that is, they'll do they job for a short while (think Primark quality) it all depends on your eye and style whether you can pick up a "nice" pair; some are undeniably plastic, ridiculously high and conform to irregular foot sizes and shapes. The staff are actually quite friendly in this store, in comparison to others in the precinct anyway.

George clothing is located in the Grosvenor shopping centre, which is great for those who can't…read moretravel to the nearest ASDA easily. There is a wide selection of clothing over two floors. The store is kept clutter free and well stocked. Any items of clothing that have been unbuttoned for shoppers to try on are soon buttoned up again by staff and back to looking nice on the rails.

Peacocks is situated in the busy Old Swan shopping area. This store is of a decent size and ample…read morestock for men, women and children. The women's clothes are pretty good. Items stocked include dresses, t-shirts, basics, jeans, lingerie, nightwear, cosmetics, accessories and much more. The items are all quite fashionable but do not have the cheap appearance of the stock from some of the other less expensive shops. The clothing is quite inexpensive and there are often multibuy offers on items such as vest tops and basic tshirt tops. There is usually a good range of sizes on the rails and stock up to a size 22-24 which is better than many high street stores. The staff are friendly and helpful and work hard to keep the store clean and tidy. Things can get a bit cluttered when a sale is on but this is to be expected. This is a great shop for buying something for work or clothes for a holiday.

Great shop for womens clothes on a budget. Loads of choice and they stock shoes, nightwear and bags…read moretoo. Also stock a few younger girls bits too. Usually a good couple of sale rails too with tops etc for as little as £2 - you can't go wrong with prices like that.

Dorothy Perkins is a favourite fashion shop of mine, and this is entirely down to the store in…read moreChester. The store has a wide selection of clothing, as well as really nice changing rooms. Staff are always keen to help if you require assistance. There is also student discount of 10% available, although during certain times of the year this increases to 15%. This also applies to sale items.

There's a few places I love to buy my work clothes and Dorothy Perkins is the place for me, along…read morewith Next and the like etc. It sells smart, good quality clothing and even in times of maternity you pick up decent maternity wear too. It's not too expensive, but not the cheapest place in town if you're on a budget but it's good quality and will last for you. The shop itself is a fair size and the staff are always really helpful, I sometimes shop online too if there's something I'm after and they don't have my size in, but the staff do their best to try and accomodate you in store, but their website is great too. It's in a reasonable location in the precinct just across the way from a little cafe area which is handy for a little rest. It does get quite busy but the staff never seem flustered or too nusy to help if they possibly can.

This store has been there since Cheshire Oaks opened I think. It seems to sell more men's clothing…read morethan women's. Now and again you can get some real buys here. There are always plenty of jeans in different sizes but some of the tops and shoes are really odd! Staff are really helpful and the décor is as you would expect from Levis grungy, earthy and cool. This could be the place to go for checked shirts at the moment! Prices are cheaper than high street Levi's (which is well beyond my reach!) but still not as cheap as some others on Cheshire Oaks. Depends if you want the red tab or not.

I have only been in this shop a few times but always seems busy.It has a wide range of jeans as you…read morewould expect. Prices are a little cheaper than the high street so if you like Levi jeans then it's worth taking a visit. I saw some nice jackets last time I was there.

Debenhams Browns of Chester is the only Debenhams store to retain its' original branding, Browns of…read moreChester. It has been owned by Debenhams since 1976, yet the store is fairly old being founded in 1780, while it doesn't seem to compare to the older department stores in London, it still is a fairly nice branch, you can enter the store through street-level or through the Grosvenor Shopping Centre. The store is pretty old and you can tell that through shopping inside, they have random sets of steps and ramps all over, so it isn't just one straight/flat level, so do be careful where you're walking to avoid tripping. They had a huge clearance sale on my visit, due to Debenhams' facing difficulties and having to close many of their stores, including this one, I still found many of their prices to be high even after the discount, I found the promotional offers to be inconsistent and it was hard to tell what item costs what as each part of the store/product range would have a different % off. The store did seem a little messy, but it did have some good products overall and it is nice to see they haven't ignored the history, it's a shame to see this store earmarked for closure as although it isn't perfect, it is and remains a nice addition to the town centre. 3*

This is a large department store where you can find really gorgeous bags, shoes, make up and…read moreperfume on the first floor and loads and loads of clothes on the second floor. This place really is fantastic for womens clothes - like debenhams it has all the usual brands such as Jane Norman and Oasis, and it has a great underwear section with huge variety of pretty knickers. It also has a wedding section with loads of higher quality dresses. Of course these come with a higher price tag that the high street stuff that can be found there but this is where I would come to look for something to wear for a special occasion.