I never find much in Monsoon that I like. I have one skirt, bought in a sale…read more This year I bought my daughter a gorgeous dress in the sales. It is crushed velvet, in Indigo blue with tiny cream stars on it. It's sleeveless with a handkerchief hem. At £12.50, and two years too big, I reckoned I could splash out. She looks like a fairy tale in it. I love Monsoon's accessories, especially hairslides for my daughter. Again, I wait for the sales.

I went into this shop feeling very dispondent, I don't like shopping but these lovely ladies made…read moreme feel a million dollars, they love fashion and clothes and made me feel really welcome. They helped with styles and colours and made me realise I need to change the way I think about shopping. Ok the clothes aren't cheap but they are nice quality and I have had a lot of positive comments.

The butterfly boutique I personally think is one of Poole's little gems. It is only a small shop…read moreand is situated on the walkway between the main dolphin centre and the large multistory car park. So if you are trying to find the butterfly boutique, on the upper floor of the dolphin centre head past Wilkinson towards the car park and its on your left. I think it is due to its location that it gets a lot of its business as I have said to people Butterfly boutique and know one knows what I am going on about. The store sell women's accessories with some clothes but it is its Costume jewellery that we go for they have a wide range of earrings necklaces and rings all of which look real and are very impressive. To me it is always nice to have some jewellery that looks fantastic but doesn't cost the earth if you are going out for an evening.then I don't have to worry about loosing it. I would encourage everyone to have a look at this shop. It is a fantastic place.

The shop is still here, thank goodness. It is very small but packed with lots of lovely tops,…read moreskirts, dresses and accessories. Every time I visit I buy something! I am always amused to "listen in" to other customers who browse alongside. They seem to be always going on cruises and from what I hear they buy their cruise clothes here. Very reasonably priced garments, so I'm not surprised. Agree with previous reviewer about handbags. Bought one that immediuately caught my daughter's eye and I've lost my handbag. Assistants I have met have always been friendly and helpful. They let you get on with browsing but are always willing to advise. Well worth a visit.

A sister shop to Monsoon…read more Handbags, scarves, beach bags, jewelry, purses, hats, gloves etc. Anything that is an accessory. Like Monsoon they are pricey, unnecessarily so. I wander about and look and admire, and then find the similar item in another shop for much less. I find their earings a bit over the top for me - I'm more dainty and classic jewelry - but is all fun stuff. My daughter loves it of course. Fun to spot something you like and then to find it's twin elsewhere and save loas of money. Some pieces are really lovely and indigenous to the brand. If your birthday is coming up, maybe ask for a gift card

A nice shop to look around and dream about buying something from there one day, but why pay more…read morethen you have to when near by there is a cheaper option. Maybe for a special gift for someone this shop will be ok, has a nice choice of items its just the price of them thats puts me off..

As many people will know New Look is a women's clothes store. With outlooks all over the country…read morePoole is one of the medium sized branches and has a prime location in the Poole Dolphin centre among the other high street names. The store itself is set out nicely with going out and smart sections down to casual everyday tops etc. all at fair prices. At the back of the store are the fitting rooms. Unlike some stores in the vicinity there are plenty of them and are manned by staff at all times. Beside the fitting rooms are the shoes and accessories. This is where this branch holds its own there is a great selection and I have found their shoes to be comfortable and reasonably priced. I have never had any problems with the staff in all my years of shopping there I have always found them happy to help. I would say that at busy times such as Saturdays and late night Christmas shopping it does get busy and there does tend to be queues so be warned. But over all this is a clean and tidy shop with great prices and a nice range of clothing.

I am personally not a very big next fan although I know a lot of people are. The Poole store is…read morelocated inside the dolphin shopping centre close to boots, tReds and BHS. Compared to other local stores such as Castle point it is on the small side with the overall shop split completely down the middle with men's clothing on one side and women's the other. At the rear of the shop is the children's and the accessories. Unlike other branches Poole does not have home ware. I have found next to be more expensive than other shops and it is mainly this reason that I don't shop at the store as much as others that and my hatred for the next sale. I don't know about anyone else but I cant get my head around queuing from the earlier hours of the morning to get clothes discounted to the price of some of the other shops have had them at for months??? Anyway on a lighter note the staff are always oh hand if you need any advice

This little shop is filled with good bargains. From cheapy to elegant, formal to beach…read more A selection of purses, mostly not my taste, but jolly useful for presents to little girls. If you are a handbag lady, this shop is for you as it stocks a range of colours, styles and prices. I'm a one bag girl, but now I'm going to get a little black number to use with my black coat. There are small backpacks - the type school children use for as little as £5. The beach bags/summer shoppers are varied and some are so pretty and feminine. The staff are very friendly indeed and will recommend a better option if you explain what you want. There are some friends I won't go in here with - I'll never get out!!

This shop is rather confusing to me!…read more They have a wall full of racks and then several circular scattered around. I can never make sense of is really what. I find the guys stuff is all mushed up with the women's and I usually beat a retreat fairly quickly. There's always a lot of people in there, so they are obviously doing something right.

This is a good shop for beach and summer wear but does cater for other seasons as well. It has…read moreinteresting window displays and attracts the younger element for trendy wear. There are also a good range oa accessories here such as flipflops, bags, watches and much more besides.

This branded wear and bags, wallets etc…read more I don't understand how a family can shop here with growing children; a hooded zip top here costs arond £50. I can get the same, better quality, elsewhere. A backpack; £40. My daughter's, as tough as anything £8. As nice as their stuff may o may not be, I think shops like this make fun of us. Or the people who shop there. Beach wear, winter wear, a selection of tee shirts at £16.

Fabric land is a favorite shop of mine. It hides on the top level of the Dolphin shopping centre…read more Fabric land sells everything to do with fabric and sewing that you will need. We recently had to make multiple Halloween costumes and this shop was a God send. The fabric was reasonably priced and the staff were wonderful they were very helpful and knew exactly what they were talking about which was reassuring. The shop would be great for anyone needing materials including dance outfits and all costumes and clothes. Parking for the store is within the multistory car parks that cater for the dolphin centre but it is also close to the bus station. For all your fabric needs go to Fabric Land.

Abrillant shop for everything you could need to do with material. ideal shop if you are making a…read moreoutfit or something for the home. also good to buy material for kids fancy dress outfits. sewing machines and sewing equimpment are also available.

Per Una is a brand sold in Marks and Spencer…read more I have quite bit of their range in my wardrobe. Especially summer skirts, no quite a bit of winter clothes too. There is something very unique about their style. I always get compliments - not on my clothes but on how I look. I wear the clothes, they don't wear me. This summer I've been a bit dismayed at how long their styles have been - seems like a girl has to be 6'3 these days. But they are still great, even when too long (I just admire them on the rack). The lingerie is very feminine, although occasionally a bit loud. Shopping on line is good, because you don't have to hunt for your size. I mean the clothes, but even lingerie is uniform so once you know your size. Recommend this, thoroughly.

Per Una is a branded products within Marks and Spencers. its displays of clothes are always…read moreexcellent and make you want to browse the products. Although pretty pricey for the high street the clothes look of good quality and stangely quite individulistic for Marks and Spencer! I love the accessories which match beautifully with the clothes of the seasons. It has its own range of underwear and nightware and you cant beat the quality. The staff are always very friendly and the changing rooms are of excellent standards. I love the way they display outfits in the changing rooms to give you ideas of how to put an outfit together!