If you like to spend lots of money on a few pieces of classic and stylish clothing then this is for…read moreyou. The clothes are all designed by two Italians and I'm guessing their names are Madeline and Ann. They specialise in designer wear for young ladies and middle aged women. Even though they had a sale on the items were still far too expensive and I could probably find something similar elsewhere for a much lower price. I don't know about you but when I walk into a designer store there is often an uncomfortable atmosphere because of my very casual appearance. Here I can't fault their customer service though as the lady was very friendly and polite, not patronising! She even went as far as helping me choose an outfit with her expert fashion knowledge. It was almost like she was a personal guide. If I wasn't just window shopping there would be a nice new dress in my wardrobe right now. Like all designer stores the interior was contemporary and suited their smart casual clothing range. The shop was so well kept that it felt rude not to put a piece of clothing back in its right place. In summary Madeline Ann is a great designer store for discerning young and middle aged women.

Nice independent shop in the centre of Solihull. Holds several clothing brands and tends to cater…read morefor women of more mature age groups who like a touch of quality and individuality. Most of the clothing isn't really to my taste but I really like the Sandwich range. They currently have a sale on and there are some real bargains to be had. The staff are very helpful.

This isn't the usual shop I would go to for clothes because of their extortionate prices but I…read morethought I'd give this place a try when there was a sale on. I was pleased to find they sell clothes for ladies aged twenty to forty who have modern lifestyles. I have a keen interest in fashion and after seeing their collections a few times I can see they keep their trends up-to-date. I found out that they spend eighteen weeks every year buying clothing for niche collections and these clothes aren't available online or in department stores. So you can get an individual look, isn't that great? Like I said earlier I avoid places like this because of their high prices and even when this shop had a sale on the prices were still way out of my budget! This is definitely a shop for women who can splash some cash. However, the shop offered a nice and friendly atmosphere and customer service. If I could afford to shop here I would.

I have been buying clothes from Katherine Draisey,s for 50 years!!!! Most of the clothes have…read morelasted me for years due to the fact that they are such good quality.So you pay more but you get so much more. Staff are great,so helpful but also good fun.I often pop in when I am in the Country to say hello,even if I don't buy anything.(I live in Spain but go to the UK twice a year to visit Katherine Draisey along with seeing Family) If you haven't been to this Store then please do.At least have a look. They cater for all ages. Sheila Webb

Picked up some presents for my skateboarding mad grandson. Large selection of skate clothing and…read moreamazing customer service, would highly recommend this place in Solihull !

From the owner: Premium Skate Goods| Apparel & Equipment Shop our curated…read morecollection of the finest international skate brands. Online and in store.

Parkinsons is an independent chain with outlets in Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and this one…read morein Solihull. The helpful lady informed me that depending on which shop you go to they have a different set of designer lines, so you're not guaranteed to find the same thing in all 3 shops. This is mainly a shop with designer brands. They have TOMS shoes, Crocs, Havaianas, Uggs and Converse, and that's just the shoes! On first impression I thought the clothes in here were for women older than myself (maybe more my mum's age) but looking closer I found some real gems including nice stripy summer dresses and silk tops for going out. For one of these stylish tops you're looking at a price of around £30 which I don't think is very bad for such quality. If you have a special occasion this summer which warrants an outfit that little bit more exclusive then head here!

From the owner: Parkinsons is an independent lifestyle retailer established since 1894. We have three shops located…read morein thetown centres of Leamington Spa, Stratford upon Avon and Solihull. Parkinsons offers womenswear, menswear, footwear and accessories and is proud to stock some of the leading heritage and contemporary lifestyle brands including Hunter, Ugg Australia, Great Plains, Jackpot, Masai, White Stuff, Fly London, Crew, Joules and more

Bridge is a classy clothes store for middle aged or elder women. It is shame they don't sell…read moreclothes for men. The shop looked very elegant and high end. From the moment I walked in I felt like I stuck out a bit like a sore thumb as I was the only youngster in there. The service was friendly and polite but being a high end store the prices are high. If you choose to shop here your bank account could take some damage for just a few items, unless you have a lot of money. For instance I quickly put down a plain white waist jacket when I saw the price tag said one hundred pounds!! Don't get me wrong they have some lovely clothes and the styles change to suit the fashion trends and seasons. As it's a clothes store it baffles me why it's called Bridge. This store obviously has a specific range of customers with its style and prices but maybe I'll come back during a sale.

Mell Square is like so many shopping centres in Britain -- rundown, built in the 70s or 80s, and…read morenot updated or repaired much since. It's dark and gloomy, with dirty floors, poorly tiled walls, and an entrance that's nearly impossible to find unless you happen upon it by chance. However, if you DO happen upon it by chance, there are a few really great shops inside to recommend it. First of all, if you're out in Solihull town centre doing some shopping at the much nicer Touchwood Centre, and you find you need groceries, instead of heading to a proper shop and having to park again, there is a Sainsbury's inside Mell Square, just minutes from town centre. There is a New Look, which is one of the largest ones I've seen, with really helpful staff, and a great selection of stuff what girls like. The Julian Graves booth offers all the fruits and nuts you could ever want. In addition to the Clark's outside of the centre, there is another one inside, and a few other shops that obviously haven't stood out in my mind! Mell Square should either be completely renovated (as it's a hideous oncrete eye sore on the outside), or knocked down, and it's shops moved elsewhere. The shops are all useful - the centre is not.

Mell Square is often quite forgotten since the opening of Touchwood, and many people (and shops)…read morehave flocked there instead. However, Mell Square still offers many excellent high street stores, without the hustle and bustle that often comes with Touchwood including Dorothy Perkins, BHS, Boots, HMV and Marks and Spencer's. It is easy to access other forgotten shopping areas from Mell Square, such as Drury Lane you can then see the full range of shops Solihull has to offer after the hype of Touchwood. Mell Square has its own car park, which is often less full than Touchwood or John Lewis. From here you can access House of Fraser department store.