Ronald King Mens and Boys Wear is a little bit misleading when it comes to the shop name. For…read morestarters it stocks a heap of women's clothing as well. There are two shops in the main street and they are on opposite sides facing each other. The first one has only suits and formal male attire while the other is much bigger and has both mens and women's clothing, surfwear and accessories. The prices in here can get pretty steep so you will want a big wallet. I have noticed a few more cheaper women's items sneaking in recently though so there is occasionally a few good bargains on offer. The store is always well air-conditioned and pleasant. The staff are friendly and you are guaranteed a good conversation. I tend to go in there to gawk at pretty scarves and have a little dream about one day being able to afford $80 for such a gorgeous silk accessory before I head down to one of the op shops nearby for some clothes I can definitely afford. In saying that, people who are more well off or like spending money on these things will be right at home here and the clothes are damn nice. The quality of the fabric is obvious and the items here are the kind that you will want to keep in your wardrobe forever.

With various outlets around Melbourne, namely two on Acland Street, European label Claude D'Alban…read moreprovides women's up to date fashions and accessories from around the world at very competitive prices. Perfect for that last minute outfit, Claude D'Alban not only stocks gorgeous dresses and skirts for formal occasions, but a huge variety of basics and staples for every wardrobe. In store, you'll find all the latest trends for the current season, as well a range of fascinators, hats and accessories for seasonal events like the races. Expect to pay between $29.95-$49.95 for dresses and even less for sale items. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful when it comes to getting advice and showing you to new items, and the bags that your new purchases come in are environmentally friendly and reusable. Certainly a store I will be returning to for future bargains.

I love browsing through the store and finding amazing deals. I feel like a child in a chocolate…read moreshop when I go in here. Some of the items are quite expensive (for my taste at least) but I love being able to find long sleeve shirts that I can wear under other shirts for $10 or even just plain short sleeved shirts for $10. I've also found some really good deals on really nice dresses and of course have stocked my wardrobe up with them! The clothes do tend to run small so whatever size you normally wear, you'd have to add a size which then makes you feel even bigger than you really are, but at least they aren't as expensive as some of the places on Acland Street!

Sylvia's Fashions is the kind of shop my Mum would love. It is for older women and has a large…read morevariety of styles. There are clothing sizes ranging from size 8- 24 so literally anyone can fit into something from here. As well as the variety of size they also have clothing to suit every occasion with dress, casual and formal options. The staff here are very helpful although they tend to focus their attention on one customer and anyone else will have to wait for quite a while. This can be a little annoying, particularly if you only have a quick question or if you are waiting to pay. If you're the one who is being helped though, it is pretty fantastic. The shop itself is clean and well set out. There is enough lighting and it had a fresh feel. Why only three stars? Well it isn't my kind of shop, but it would be great for people like my Mum who dress differently to me. Also I didn't get served for about ten minutes and there was another lady waiting with me who was getting quite irritated. Otherwise the store is fantastic.

Not my usual style of store, but I was dragged in here by a friend…read more First thing I notice was how uncomfortable I feel being in here being a bigger girl, but I expected that going into a lingerie store in Armadale. As a bigger girl, I do not recommend. The staff weren't rude to me, but I felt a bit of that 'what are you doing in here' vibe. I will say the lingerie they have is very very nice. And it would want to be for the price. Some of the garments cost more than I would spend on my groceries for a month! Basically, if you are smaller than a size 12 with lots of money to throw around, this might just be heaven for you. If your not, well, avoid.

Whilst my husband is well over twice my size, he is extra extra big & tall, rather than too big &…read moretoo tall. But finding clothing for him in department stores & gentleman's outfitters is simply impossible. Until we found 'High and Mighty' for big & tall men. Now he has perfectly fitting shirts, trousers, suits & jackets, as well as shorts & t-shirts. And all very fashionable and very high quality. We never go past "High & Mighty' without finding something perfect, like short sleeve linen shirts in a variety of colours & great patterned cotton shirts as well as Seidensticker dress shirts in the right size! No more bulging buttons, shirts that come untucked or pants that are just too short with gaping pockets. We are very happy with 'High and Mighty' Well done guys!

Having worked in inner city fashion retail I have been faced with the dilemma of not being able to…read moreaccommodate all body types. Our sizing was generous however it was slightly awkward if a male customer requested a XXL or waist size over 40, which we just didn't make. I quickly learnt that around the corner on Little Collins 'High and Mighty' was a stockist of mens clothing for the "husky" gentleman. I don't want to sound patronising but if you're a larger male then 'High and Mighty' is definitely a shop worth checking out. Theres a selection of US brands 'Tommy Hilfiger', POLO, that are designed for larger builds and several house brands. Their clothing is accommodating without losing a sense of style. Being a specialist store and the names of their brands their prices ranges from mid to high, think chinos for around $150 and shorts between $70-$150, Jackets around $200.

Located in the middle of nowhere you'll need some wheels to get your namaste get up on. Huge…read morewarehouse location with all your Lululemon basics on sale organised in your size which definitely is a plus when it comes to factory outlet shopping - no sorting & sifting through mess. Compared to RRP it is pretty cheap so shop till you drop into your downward dog. Namaste... "Ommmmm"

Five out of five brightly coloured tops!…read more I love, love, love Lulu Lemon. The reasons why I Iove this Canadian brand are many but here's a few: - The make their clothes out of fabrics they expect you to sweat in and chuck straight in the wash - The fabrics all feel really nice on the skin and don't chafe - They have some great colours, as well as the neutral blacks, whites etc - They have everything from tights to cool pants. My favourite item from Lulu Lemon is a pair of black pants that go to just below the knee. I can wear them to run in, or they are nice enough that I have worn them out so they are really versatile. They were perfect to wear to a work cricket match - I could run around in them but I could also go out to a cafe afterwards. Perfect! The outlet store is great as well! They stock full priced gear but they also do indeed have some bargains. I bought a jacket I had my eye on at the full priced store for nearly half the price. Sweet! My only concern is that my sister bought something from here and they forgot to take the security tag off, so she had to return it. So maybe check that before you leave. There is a bit of parking in the surrounding streets.

To the Max, while a ridiculous name, is a fantastic destination for ladies looking for a dress to…read morethe races, something to wear to the formal or just a trendy dress for Saturday night dancing. However, they also stock leather jacket, blouses and casual skirts. Yes, it is quite expensive, but you're getting really good quality labels like Sass & Bide. However the service is fairly shocking. Expect to wait around quite a while until someone offers you help. I've never been lucky enough to find anything here, but perhaps it just isn't my style. It is very trendy-wear but a touch too expensive for my liking.

Once you get past the lame name (sorry guys) this shop is pretty good. It's the only non-chain…read morewomen's fashion store on Lygon that is pitched at the younger market, and has a well-chosen selection of casual and dressy clothes and accessories. I go in the store regularly to check out the new stock - they carry a lot of the same brands you'll find in the young fashion department at David Jones, but it's a calmer environment, with helpful staff and a lot closer to home. They carry a good range of jeans - Nobody, True Religion and Mavi, and all of the dresses, tops and trousers are arranged by colour rather than brand. I find this a really easy way of picking out pieces to try on together - it's obviously a clever attempt to get you to buy more and I admit it sometimes works on me! Don't miss the jewellery in the glass counter as it's super-cute, and they've got some brands I haven't seen elsewhere.

Instore is a small boutique on Acland st catering to women. I browse in this store occasionally,…read moreparticularly when looking for neat/casual outfits, business attire or casual dresses. They have some cute accessories too, but overall I think this store is a litle old for me - maybe more suitable for women in their 30's and upwards. Nice, well made clothes though.