This is a really odd little boutique. The clothes aren't as expensive as Nadirose has said above,…read morein fact they're actually very cheap. I think that if I had the time to dig around the racks I'd find some really lovely items but there is just SO MUCH stuff in here, and a lot of it is what was fashionable a year back. And the window design is just plain odd - I don't want to buy clothes in a shop where the dresses are stretched and pinned into such strange shapes in the window - I'd worry that I might end up buying something that's been treated that way. HOWEVER - this IS the place for girls to get their prom dresses. They have a very wide range of the perfect clothes for your teenage wannabe princess on her special day. Quite rightly they make a good feature of this aspect of their trade. In conclusion: come here for funky one-off items you might not find on the high street at a great price, just be prepared to dig for them.

A evening/cocktail dress required? This is your shop! The dresses aren't cheap but instead are…read morestunning and quite original, well worth a look if you need something a bit different. It is situated on Wendover high street on the corner next to the clock tower. They always have a stunning window design making most women stare at the beautiful pieces! Well recommended for those special occasions.

I walked past this store on the way back from pubbing about 7 times before I was finally able to go…read morein. I was excited, my anticipation fueled by the fact that it had always been closed when I walked past and the dresses were hung in the window display, tantalizing me from behind the glass. "If you'd only remember to get your bum down here during business hours we'd be hanging in your closet, looking all cute right now," they taunted. So my friend Candace and I eventually bounced in, all excited, and found....nothing. The cutest stuff was in the window and the rest of the selection ran pretty large and was kind of pedestrian. We both agreed it wasn't the price tags - we'd have dropped the cash for a really pretty dress - but the prices were very high for some of the pieces made of synthetic fabrics. Also, I don't even remember any sales people approaching us or hanging around. Oh well.

I LOVE THIS STORE. WHY CAN'T WE HAVE ONE IN THE US!?…read more After a long day of studying and doing research at the library, I decided to do a few hours of shopping, or as one of my best friends would call it - "doing cardio" :P I walked up High Street and went into a few shops and then came across Whistles. On their window they had a huge sign that said "SALE!!!" I was immediately hooked! As I perused through the clothing, I grabbed almost everything I could find in my size!! I love the style of the clothing, the cuts, the fabrics, etc. The staff here was sooo sooo friendly - which is a big plus in my book because great customer service leads to a happy customer (me) who then wants to return all the time! They are all probably the nicest retail people I have met so far here in the UK. I will say this, it is not at TopShop prices - it is a little more expensive. But in my opinion, I was so happy with the quality of the clothing that I didn't mind paying the extra $$. If you're a shop-a-holic like myself, definitely come here to get your fashion fix ;)

My daughters can't seem to get enough of New Look and in my opinion the fashion is definitely aimed…read moreat the younger market. The clothing is stylish and colourful and seems to be very good quality and seems to last, well at least for as long as the fashion trend lasts anyway. And their pricing is very competitive, primarily to aim for that younger market. I can go in this particularly large store here, allow may daughters to buy something and still come away with change from £10.

I love New Look and think most women say the same thing!! This is a reasonably large one with…read moreplenty of choice and quite easy to get lost/confused where you started! There are smart/work clothes to the left at the front which have a good selection of clothes ideal for work. Also a 16+ section, a 16years under section for teenagers/younger crowds and a underwear and shoe section so something for everyone really! As you may be aware the prices are very affordable which usually makes me buy more! The only problem is the quality is pretty bad and in turn it means you may have to throw some away not long after purchase.

Brill store with really friendly, helpful staff - not just when you're browsing for clothes, but…read morewhen something happens and you need help like I did today when mum had an angina attack in their store. They came to check she was ok, got her water, found her a paper bag to breathe into (they thought it would be useful), and when we sat in the car to await my step dad (I don't drive, mum was driving), they even brought out more water and checked we were ok. A really helpful place indeed. On the clothes front - they stock Rogers & Rogers stuff!!! Hooray!! sadly not enough of the larger sizes in the items I like whenever I go in lol. Only downside to their stock seems to be that although they know when they're getting a delivery, they never know what will be on the truck, so they can't tell you if they'll get any more of the top you want in the size you want. Also, they can't order from other stores so that's a bit of a pain too. Overall though, gotta give em 5 stars for their help today, I really do!

I love buying my office clothes here as they are very affordable and quiet stylish. They change…read moretheir items every season so its very easy to pick up a few items to keep up to date fashon wise. In the house hold section othe offer anything from bedding to storage, curtains, to rugs and toys. The kids clothes are quite good too and i've never heard my husband complain. The queus can be long during busy periods but if you like a bargain its worth the wait.

I've passed this so many times and always thought it was a really posh shop. However, when I…read moreactually went in I was pleasantly surprised by the prices. There was a sales rack outside with dressed from about £35. As always with these things, some were pretty hideous, but I was tempted by 2 or 3 and I wasn't even going in to buy a dress! There's a really good range of dresses from full-on ball gowns to simple cocktail dresses, with prices ranging accordingly, but you can definitely catch some bargains. There's a good range of formalwear for men as well, which can work out much better value for money than hiring a couple of times. The staff weren't overly friendly and it was a bit awkward as we were the only people in there, but they weren't rude and asked if we needed help. I didn't try anything on, despite being tempted, so I guess it's not as inviting as it could be. Definitely worth a look, but go in with a friend if you want some moral support.

The Ballroom is hard to miss. They take full advantage of their window display by showing off the…read moremost spectacularly beautiful and eye catching dresses. I tried on a gothic lacey black prom dress and also a shiny white dress decorated with bright pink flowers! I fell in love with a floor length, satin, chocolate brown dress which, to my delight, was only £35 to buy! They offer beautiful silver and diamond jewellery which is available to rent so no need to break the bank balance. The only reason i'm not ranking 5/5 is because they do not have a fitting room, so take a friend with you to stand hide behind and save your blushes!

Quite a reasonable fashion store which has recently got a website along with support from the TV's…read moreGok Wan. They have great smart clothes suitable for work and then also going out wear i.e dresses. What's great is the store is not only is half of it for mens wear, it also sells great boots/shoes and also a small amount of underwear

This is located underneath Top shop in the new part of the city Centre (midsummer place). There is…read morereasonable parking nearby and it is easy to get to. They sell a wide range of women's clothes and compared to the Topshop above I would say that it is aimed to slightly younger girls/ladies and their clothes are certainly more 'dressey'. Everything is reasonably priced to quite expensive, but I have never had anything of bad wuality from there. Staff are nice and helpful and it is nice to be able to wander into topshop with your shopping. Worth a visit.

The shelves are ALWAYS overstocked in this store and as well as this, they are always close…read moretogether. If you have a double pushchair, you might as well forget browsing around this store. If i find an item i like, i find it impossible to find my size. It seems that the staff have been told by their managers that NOTHING can be put in the stock room, so it is ALL crammed out. Looking for a particular size is HARD because you can barely move the items without throwing them on the floor first. I fail to understand why a store would possibly need 12 size 8's out on the shop floor at one time. What happened to stock rotation and replenishment? There is a bell on the desk to make yourself known when you are waiting and there is nobody at the till. When i worked in retail, you would NEVER leave the till unattended. Big fail. One time i was stood at the till for a while longer than expected, and people behind be began to put their items down and leave. I had rung the bell several times, and a member of staff looked at me as if i was asking the world just to be served. I only shop in this store if there is something i really, really want. Its not a pleasurable experience for me.

I have to admit that I loved this shop so much that I travelled all the way back to Oxford just to…read moreget some more t-shirts. Look, I can't say that the quality of the shirts are particularly great (they aren't screen printed - which means that I suspect that they won't last as long) but I have to admit that they are pretty funny. In fact, they are hilarious. In fact there are a lot of other things here that have some pretty awesome jokes. Yeah, worth checking out, though since it is in the covered market, it can be tricky to find.

The name might sound like an underwear shop, but it's actually a brilliant little clothes shop…read morenestled in the Covered Market. I discovered it while looking for a 'Cheer Up Goth' t-shirt (still not found one!) and was entertained by looking at the funny t-shirts. I don't think I'd wear many of them, but I've got a couple of friends who thrive on that sort of display of wit. I'm more interested in the Camden market, hippie-ish bags, colourful wall decorations and accessories. It's not too expensive, at around £16.50 for a t-shirt, and it's well worth popping in if you're buying a present for someone who's into that sort of thing. Top tip: try and go during the week as it gets very crowded on Saturdays.