Well normally out my league, price wise. However a new year sale of shirts , drew me in…read more One of the guys measured my neck, and drew out a blue shirt, one that will need cufflinks, an 1/2 inch larger circumference , seemed would fit. Yet when I got it home I could not get the darned thing to do up without throttling myself!

If you want smart and do not want to hire,they do have sales of what I call…read morepenguin suits. Are ties fasionable these days? Shirts with collars and cuffs, does that have to be only reserved for Derby Day ,Ascot and the like? Perhaps rolling stones like me gather no Moss!

If you want to look smart or to join the country set, Lester Bowden in Epsom is where you want to…read morehead. Its sign has hung over the famous Spreadeagle in Epsom since 1898. Be warned, it won't be cheap but you will get quality here. They supply suits, lovely shirts and casualwear. I haven't wandered into the traditional sporting outfit section of the shop as I don't belong in that social class but you can find Barbour and riding gear here as well. So if you want to at least look well-heeled, a visit to Lester Bowden may be exactly what you need.

I believe a new owner has been keeping the existing staff, however the cheques and credit…read moretransaction go to the new owner, however Basler as featured on the photo is not part of the new owner, and is a separate business entirely.

This shop has been around Banstead for a while. The store entry is on the left of the main door to…read morethe offices above.

Michael was a consumate professional when I took two teenage boys in for suits. His shop was…read morecrammed full of all of the things a gentleman would need to equip himself for business dress. He outfitted both young men with everything from shirts, socks, waistcoats, suits, ties, overcoats, to scarves. We were all pleased with his selections, suggestions, and service. Michael took a normally painful shipping process for a parent and made it enjoyable for us all.

A large but not overwhelming branch of UK perennial High Street favorite M&S. Considered one of…read moretheir more significant stores, it usually has decent stock levels, along with a handy ordering desk to help you track-down the item you're seeking. My preferred section is Limited Collection - for stylish on-trend clothes and accessories - which could often compete happily with designer brands. The top floor has all their renowned lingerie ranges, categorised in relatively easy-to-find themed display units. However, in some respects it can get confusing here, from time-to-time, as they do like to move departments around. Perhaps it's a good thing to have the menswear together with home and interior items, in a separate store across the road; you have to be pretty determined to want to visit both on the same day, so it could be one way of limiting your expenditure or avoiding a battle with the other half

Always liked M & S , this was a resting point for me as I love the toasted sarnies they do combined…read morewith a coca cola and nana.

What a clever idea Cath Kidston had when she set-up her first outlet; a real pioneer of the vogue…read morefor vintage chic. How her little empire has grown! This branch opened in 2007 and has really added something to Thames Street. Ever popular for trademark vintage-look fabrics, accessories and clothing, the shop appeals across the ages. I love their cute floral summer clogs, pretty bags and capsule clothing collection.

I love everything Cath Kidston but there was an employee of this store that unapologetically…read morefollowed me around the store like I was going to steal something. She was so obvious with her behavior she might as well of just said "I'm following you around because I think you're going to steal". Treating all of your customers as thieves is very odd.