I really like New Look and i worked here back when i was 16 when it was in the high street…read more Since that point the quality and price is much better. What i like about New Look in general is that you can get everything you want in one shop. Clothes, shoes, underwear and accessories and now they have mens and baby clothes it has everything. The range is also casual all the way to formal and party wear. What i like about this particular New Look is that it is huge, clean and always has lots of stock. The staff on the whole are really friendly and will help you locate stock. Sizing is quite good and now they have a larger Inspire range it is even better.

Huge store - far better than the old one - and everything is now on one floor. Is well laid out…read morewith shoes at the back, and younger childrens clothes in a seperate section. The clothes themselves are fairly nice and very fashionable - not always sure about the quality though. It seems to be mainly aimed at teenagers and children although there is plenty there for the older woman, but have to be prepared to look. I love their shoes which I find really comfortable, and very reasonably priced - as well as being fashionable. The only thing that bugs me is that I keep being asked at the till whether I want a loyalty card - if I wanted one, I'd ask!

This is a beautiful store which stocks high quality pieces for everyday wear and special occasions…read more It also stocks a limited range of nightwear and shoes. The staff always seem friendly and helpful. The prices are mid range and the quality is good. The store is always presented well and has a nice window display. It is situated on the lower shopping floor of West Quay shopping Centre. Parking can be expensive so always check the machines as it's a pay on exit car park.

H&M, easily the best value place on the highstreet right now to get smart, well made, decent…read moreclothes at good prices. They have everyhting you needs, lingerie and socks, suits and shoes, accessories, and both quirky bright and funky to smart casual clothing. The staff are bright and helpful, although sometimes the popular items sell out really quickly so they can't help with requests. The only real issue i have with this store is that the changing rooms can be packed full on busy daysbut i suppose that is to be expected by its popularity!

This is probably tied with Topshop and Jane Norman for the best place to buy clothes. The designs…read morehere are just as unique and sometimes the shapes are offbeat in a haute couture kind of way, but what sets it apart from the other two is the extremely low cost along with the high quality. Sadly, because of this a lot of the popular stuff sells out quick, and because this is a 100% allocation branch they rarely get stock back in once they sell out, as I used to work there and they have a huge stock room to house their one batch of a particular top/dress/jacket etc. The staff keep to themselves and don't bother you, which is nice, but they're too busy tidying up the constant piles of clothes strewn across the store. This is because the shop tends to cram out as much as they possibly can, which also makes for difficult browsing if you've already got a handful of stuff. Be wary of going on busy days, as the fitting rooms will be a distant possibility, and it's best to head for the children's area as the tills there don't tend to get too busy. Lastly, a good thing about the company is that they don't use sweatshop labour; if they find a young child working in a factory they will take them out and pay for their schooling. This is a nice thing to know in light of the low cost of the clothes, as many will think it's from exploitative labour. I'd recommend shopping here in general, but be prepared to hunt for some good bargains, especially during the sales.

Ok, I'm giving it four stars because my friends find great stuff here…read more Irene's is dress agency - ie they sell second hand clothes of top quality. A lot of it is occasion wear but there is some casual stuff too. If only I could find it! When I go in, everything seems terribly posh and the looks I get from the staff are rather discouraging. I do wear shoes in there! I'm sure all you gal readers will find something, but not me!

This shop goes from strength to strength. Used to be tiny and cramped but has now been extended to…read morean amazing fashion shop which stocks an amazing selection of Ladies Clothes. From Jumpers & Trousers to Wedding outfits & Hats. You could certainly find something special here plus a good range of prices.

This is a great little menswear shop that whips the legs off all the chain stores which fill…read morebournemouth town centre. The guy who runs it obviously does so out of love as he pretty much handpicks the stock and only ever buys top quality product. They sell a wide range of clothing but for me it is their shirts which sets this place apart. They don't come cheap but it's worth every penny when you buy something that looks cooler than Jimi Hendrixes barnet and has quality finishing that's reminiscent of Alan Shearer at his peak.

Great shop for menswear and in the centre of town. The shop stocks good makes such as Firetrap,…read moreCast Iron and Scotch and Soda.Not cheap but a goood range for the fashion conscious. The staff are helpful and the shop is often quiet.

I love this place for shoes!!.... Yes i know its not predominately a shoe shop but i have such…read moreawkward wide feet and did not know until recently that they sell a good selection of footwear for wide feet, no more pain yay! I used to have to invest quite a lot in expensive shoes so they didnt pinch my feet but thankfully New Look do this affordable range of good quality wide footwear which are gorgeous. I picked up some leather flats for £10 recently, Bargain! This is also a great shop for clothes and accessories at affordable prices. they have a 915 childrens section and a plus size section too which is great. The staff here are a mixed bag - can be ok and helpful. Rated 4/5 as i prefer the castlepoint branch of New Look.

This is one of the larger New Look stores around and as such is bright and airy. I find the clothes…read moreto be sometimes haphazardly thrown around with lack of care from staff. There are generally a lot of sales rails in this store to choose from, but the general layour is divided nicely between mens, womens, teens and plus sizes. The area for shoes is usually crowded and messy which is a shame as I like their ranges. The changing rooms are spacious and the assistant will always let you take in four items at a time, but rarely do they check when you come out which is a bit of a let down for them. The queues for the till can be quite long and there isn;t much of a system when it comes to queuing so you have to guess where to join on.

This is a fairly small Evans store in the cascades shopping mall in Portsmouth. It sells clothes…read morefor larger women and its range includes lingerie, shoes and coats as well as trousers, skirts, tops and dresses. The displays are quite close together and it can be difficult to find what you're looking for or to see the whole range as some colours or styles can be hidden behind others. The clothes are not cheap, but are generally good quality and well madw, and they do often have sales racks. There are changing rooms for you to try things on and the staff are usually very helpful and friendly.

Now situated in Dorothy Perkins. Must admit I did not think there was much choice than when it was…read morea shop in it's own right.

This store is situated on the upper level floor of West Quay shopping centre. It offers a range of…read morewomenswear for everyday and special occasions. Upstairs there is a range of childrenswear and also a petite range for women. They also have an area upstairs with wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses which are really beautiful. The clothes are very expensive. The store also has a range of accessories at the back of the store and a customer lift. The staff are friendly and also greet you when you enter the store. You do have to pay to park in West Quay so always check the prices as it's a pay on exit car park