Until I came to write this review, I always though this shop was called Carpaccio - and I couldn't…read morequite understand why they had named themselves after a raw meat dish. However I stand corrected, and although I don't know anything about the origins of the actual name, I no longer associate this place with pounded raw beef. This is another Lewes clothes shop aimed at middle aged women. This one has a bit more of a distinctive, ethnic-y vibe than some of the others; unlike Darcey or Renwick Clarke which just put me in mind of three piece suites and pristine lawns, Capriccio has slightly more bohemian feel. They sell those striped, handwoven basket bags from Kenya that I associate with the 80s, mostly because my mum used to have one. The clothing labels have names like 'Masai,' 'Sahara' and 'Oska,' and feature drapey, crepey tunics, and other unstructured pieces. They have some nice dressing gowns in ethnic prints, and also a nice selection of hats, including a stretchy straw hat that folds down flat. I am currently in the market of a nice sun hat, so I tried one on, but at £40 it was more than I wanted to spend. They also sell espadrilles and chunky jewellery pieces.

Trailed up the High St looking for a 'party' top and cardigan that weren't pastel and cashmery, and…read moreCapriccio were the only contenders. Their clothes are of clear, jewel-like colours and interesting textures, with a bit of ethnic element. Not cheap, but class shows. (NB I have no connection with Capriccio!) I hate clothes-shopping, and I was so pleased to find somewhere that suited me, so that I could buy a couple of nice things and head home.

Owned by the same peeps as Igigi General Store and Cafe a few doors away, this lovely boutique…read morespecialises in elegant and stylish womenswear. Refreshingly, they stock sizes 8 to 18 and their niche seems to be classic dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts, blouses, jumpers and dresses made from beautiful and ethical materials. Turning it into a one-stop destination for shoppers in a hurry, they also sell shoes, bags and accessories. Designers include Beyond Skin, Sam Ubhi, Ally Capellino, Best Behavior, Hartford, Anna Nygards and Anouk. If you see something you like and it doesn't quite fit, they also provide alterations and styling advice. If they could make me a size smaller, I'd buy my whole wardrobe from there!

As with the I Gigi general store a few doors down, their women's boutique leaves me in two minds. I…read morelove some of the labels they stock- most with ethical stances, great mixes of classic and avant-garde, particularly Humanoid, Beyond Skin, Fillipa K- admittedly expensive brands. The women's boutique has a harder edge to the decor which is welcome after the crisp clean neutrals of the homestore, yet ultimately, combined with the stiff staff, comes across as snooty.

Grabbing clothes here is almost cheaper than washing old clothes, so thats pretty much what i do :/…read more £3 for 6 pairs of socks, £3 for 3 pairs of boxers, £6 for a shirt and tie, £8 for work trousers Who could ask for more? :)

Visited this Primark to return a few items and pick up a few more items. Compared to other…read morelocations this one is ok. You can find a few things here and there to complete your closet or pick up your regular items you've run out of like their double pack face wipes for a pound (my one most favourite item). The location itself is not very big and I find then men's section quite small here. The women's floor has a pretty good variety. I always love the makeup section but it is a bit small here too. The queues to pay are never too busy. I find they move quite fast. I also like looking in around the register area for last minute cheap items. If I were to return to Crawley I would be back to Primark to poke around and see what I can find. On this trip I did end up finding a few good items to bring home. Be prepared to pick up items you didn't even intend to buy. Like the 4 tubes of lipstick I picked up!!

I am realy rather biased as I own it. We opened last Saturday so its early days for reviews , but a…read morerather charming young lady came into the shop and asked if she could do a review for Yelp, and ignorant old me had never heard of yelp, so I have looked you up and was very impressed and will use you in the future. In the mean time the shops aim is to provide beautiful affordable continental clothes that are a bit different and wont break the bank. Hopefully she will say the same . ill check in this week and see. Hope lots of yelp users wil visit me at the shop and see for themselves. bye for now . luv Stella.

I ordered a sweater for Christmas and at checkout it did not offer rush delivery for Christmas So I…read morechose standard as that's all there was .So I emailed them asking if it was going to ship out before the cut off time for Christmas orders.They emailed me back the next day with an expedited cost that was so inflated it made the garment not a deal afterwords .I said no, just send it please the shipping speed I chose. I became curious after 10 days with no notice that my order was sent and asked them for tracking info. They have left it unsent without even notifying me .(12.-23 -03). I asked them why they had not sent my order? They said they never heard back from me. LIARS, they get every email but the answer!!I I clicked reply to the email they sent me just like I always they just refused to send the order without the inflated shipping and now I wait to get refunded. A bad beginning makes for a bad ending. my family and I will avoid them. My family and I would have been good customers if their customer service was.

I ordered 2 cotton/silk sweaters as I am allergic to wool, one brown marl and one called navy. Was…read moredisappointed that the navy one is air-force blue. However, they arrived in good time, felt nice. Am disappointed that they suffer from 'pilling' under the arms.

I came here while shopping in Lewes with a friend, the aim of my trip was to try and find my Mum a…read morebirthday present. Lounge was the last shop I entered in to, probably the first one that wasn't a chain store or a charity shop. Unfortunately though, the clothes weren't really right for what I wanted. The products were fashionable enough, offering formal and evening wear, all for women. Price wise, it was also a little bit steep. This isn't greatly surprising in a place like Lewes, but I just wasn't bowled over by the selection, especially not at the prices, and especially when Brighton is so close.

I always spend money when I go in to Lounge. I don't mean to. I promise myself I'm just going to…read morelook, but before I know it out comes my wallet and the plastic is being handed over! Lounge is expensive too. I have to admit, I do get most of my items from the sale rail, but it still tends to be over and above your usual high street branch. However, I also think that the quality is above and beyond. For a start, they tend to go with a few designers that they have individually sourced so you are always going to find something a little different. Often, they only buy in one item of each size and pattern, so you can be pretty sure you are not going to bump in to someone wearing the same dress! Everything is well made and the cut is usually flattering and fits well. The girls in the shop (the owner and the staff) are all really helpful, offering advise and suggestions of what goes with what. They are friendly and happy to chat even if you are just browsing. Lewes is full of independent boutiques but Lounge is definitely one of the best.

Another of my wife's favourites. This shop tends to stock the unusual as previous Qyper has said…read more Not a very big shop with room to manouvre but persevere and yoy will be rwarded. Could be thought to be a little pricey.. The shop for menswear is a little further up the High Street

The womens shop has the most gorgeous clothes. It stocks brands like Itchi and Ted Baker. I have…read morenever failed to find something beautiful in here. They often have clothes and accessories made by local designers too, which is great. The shop can be quite pricey, but you get what you pay for, and i have picked up a few bargains in here when they have had a sale on, which they do quite regularly. A bit further up the hill is the mens shop, which also stocks great brands, and really good quality clothes.

Along with having a store in nearby Hawyward's Heath, Renwick Clarke is one of Lewes nicer women's…read moreclothing shops. Selling clothes for the more 'well to do' lady, Renwick Clarke caters for adults, particularly more middle aged women. However, do not think this means that this shop is not fashionable, quite the oppossite. They sell a lovely selection of clothes, ranging from shoes (around £70), dresses (£60) and more formal garments (£90+). As you can tell from the highlighted prices, you have to pay for the quality here, you'll struggle to find any bargains. None the less, the product is a good one.

Renwick Clarke's target market is obviously the middle-aged, middle-class ladies of Lewes; and for…read morethat target market they sell both casual and slightly more formal attire, as well as jewellery and shoes. Think embroidered cardigans, linen jackets and capri pants, floral pleated skirts, and tailored dresses. They sell some Great Plains clothing, as well as a few other labels. The prices are moderate to expensive; I found a skirt in there for £40, but also a little shrug for £90. It's not particularly to my taste (or my budget), but the service seems friendly (the sales assistant was chatting to a customer) and it obviously caters to local demand.