Brenda Muir is yet another classy high end women's clothing store on Hyndland Road. Conveniently…read moreplaced just a few doors up from Solo, Jasmine, Rage and Daniel Shoes - why not make a trip out of it?! Brenda Muir is quite a compact shop - but you'll still find a great selection of outfits. Like many of the other clothing shops along Hyndland Road, it is aimed at women of 30/40+, but that doesn't stop me from heading in and having a browse through some really chic tailored clothing. As well as the clothing, at Brenda Muir you'll also find a dazzling selection of costume jewellery and pashmina scarves of almost every colour. This is a great shop to visit if you're looking for some sophisticated workwear.

I couldn't disagree more. This is a delightful shop, good quality with lovely assistants…read more They have never been unfriendly to me and the stock is certainly not all expensive. I think it stock items for most budgets. Please don't be influenced by the last review and go and see for yourself. Going to this shop always cheers me up and they never object if you browse and don't buy. I'm from Edinburgh and they alwasy welcome me back.

Jasmine is a lovely clothes and accessories shop on Hyndland Road. Although it matches the other…read moreclothes shop along the road in style and quality, as well as service, it is a little bit less pricey. Once inside Jasmine, you might think that everything looks a bit jumbled. Don't let this put you off, though, as it's just because there are so many clothes on offer that they all overlap a little! You'll find clothing ranging from cosy knitwear to party dresses, so it is worth having a bit of a rummage. Also in Jasmine you'll find a great costume jewellery range. I saw some really unusual pieces that would make great gifts (either for other people or yourself....). You'll also find a wide range of hats, scarves, gloves, belts and bags at Jasmine. The owner of the shop is friendly and more than happy to help find whatever you're looking for. Definitely worth a look!

The styles in Jasmine are I think a pretty mixed bag and while maybe not for the very young &…read moretrendy there is a fairly good cross section of designs. Rachel the owner is very accommodating and helpful without being pushy. Unlike some of the other stores nearby. The jewellery collection is interesting and keenly priced.... all in Jasmine is worth a visit.

Life (women) is situated just off Dumbarton Road by Partick Subway Station…read more It's a surprisingly large shop for its location - and has some really nice stock. It mainly sells going out clothes - including a lot of short sparkly tunics. The best thing about this shop is it's stunning selection of shoes! It has absolutely gorgeous heels - that are all very glamourous. They are, however, quite pricey - at about £80 a pair. Keep an eye out for sales, though, as there were a pair of shoes reduced from £80 to £25.

This isn't really my kind of shop - it's a bit too bland girlie for my tastes - but I'll keep it…read moreobjective because some people like it! If you are into massive, rectangular diamante encrusted dresses, then you would probably like this place. There's a lot of Saturday night party wear in here, geared at varying age groups and tastes, and a smaller selection of punky-turned-girlie styled t shirts that have been ripped off the shoulder on purpose. It's fairly expensive but what would dishearten me if I liked this sort of thing that the woman's branch looks slightly cheapened. It reminded me a little of those tacky clothes shops that have popped up more often during the recession on the grave of another lost chain store. It looks a wee bit like it sells fake designer clobber (it's not, but that's how it looks) and like it's trying so hard to be trendy that you'd only keep these clothes for a couple of months before getting bored with them. Saying that, my eyes are untrained to clothes like this since I dress myself in Sally Army granny jumpers, so have a wee nosey and make your own mind up. This is a long established store in this area so it's hitting the mark with some people!

Solo is a high end women's clothes shop on Hyndland Road. It sells beautifully made quality clothes…read more- but this means that it is more than a little pricey. I'd say that the clothes sold in Solo would appeal more to ladies age 40+ - but there are plenty of exceptions to this rule, so it's definitely worth having a look anyway. The staff are really friendly and service is obviously a huge priority in this shop. Although it can be a little pricey in Solo - they do have significant reductions in the sales. So keep an eye out for the big red stickers if the shop is normally a little out of your budget!

I have been in to Solo on a few occasions and have always been served by one of the owners (Lee?…read moreapologies if I have your name wrong!!) and the selection and service have been great. I've bought 2 high dresses and a top - all things that I wouldn't usually pick for myself but this lady has a great eye for what suits. see you again soon Elaine

I would imagine this to be the sort of place that Liz from Coronation Street would frequent, for…read moreher tight and tacky ensembles that leave little to the imagination. Q fashions appears to be stuck in a bit of an eighties time warp, stocking garish garments that even my mother would turn her nose up at. There are rails filled with pieces that glitter and sparkle, as well as the crinkly and clingy. The lady behind the counter was friendly enough, offering some general chit chat about the weather and excitedly informing me that they had another store just down the road, however I sensed that I was probably the only person who had wandered in here all day from her eager conversation. Q fashions is definitely not my kind of place, however I'm sure it is popular with older broads and barmaids looking to get tarted up for a night on the tiles.

This is the second Q Fashions store on Dumbarton Road - and this one specialises in Prom Dresses…read more I'm not too big a fan of the other Q Fashions - so I entered this branch a little unsure of what to expect. However, I found that this branch was much better! I was greeted as soon as I stepped into the shop by the lady behind the counter. She made conversation and let me have a browse round the shop before asking if she could help me with anything. The dresses were really nicely arranged, and much more accessible than the stock in the other Q Fashions store. This one is much bigger, which really makes a big difference. The dresses were mainly full length. Although they were really lovely - the length did worry me a little! If you're short like me (I'm 5ft3) then you'd probably have a few difficulties with them... However, they did have some shorter and very sparkly alternatives! As well as the dresses, Q Fashions Prom Dresses have a great selection of "fascinators". For those of you who aren't in the headwear know - fascinators are the feathery/flowery headband things that people generally wear for weddings. Overall, friendly service and a really nice selection of dresses - which are a lot cheaper than those that you'll find at Catherine's across the street.

Formerly known as The Glory Hole this place's name always used to give myself & my friends a wee…read morechuckle...T-hehee! Childish I know...but back in the days of said GH I was often in here buying and selling clothes (this was the days before eBay kids) which was a brilliant idea. I'm not 100% sure they still do that now, but because of eBay (other auction sites are available) I very much doubt they still offer this service. Not a vintage shop as such, more a nearly new shop as I would guess 90% of their stock is (very) new/modern items & a lot appearing to be hardly worn. So I guess I would describe this as a sort of 'vintage' shop for folk that don't like retro styles. You'll find high street & fashion labels such as Top Shop, ASOS, River Island and others as well as the odd Karen Millen & more high end/designer items too. Everything is laid out very well & there's lots of space to wander & browse, it's also got great lighting too which is something some other vintage/2nd hand shops seem to lack. As well as clothes they sell shoes/boots, bags, belts & some jewellery too. Everything is a pretty reasonable price, especially considering the condition of the items. You can pick up some real bargains here if you can be bothered searching (Me = always!). Last time I was in I found 2 dresses I really liked but didn't have enough cash on me to pay for them (Note: they don't take cards here) so they nice lady serving said she would put them aside whilst I went in search of a cash machine (there's plenty on nearby Byres road) and when I returned she very kindly rounded down the price of the 2 dresses saving me a couple of quid! Such a lovely gesture. The staff here have always been super nice & friendly which is always a wee bonus. It's service like that that keeps folk coming back. For trying on clothes they have one small changing area which is better than nowt but can be a pain when the shop's busy, but good things come to those who wait...supposedly! It might be off the beaten (Ruthvern Lane) track but this wee hidden gem is well worth a swatch. Another example of a fantastic wee local Glasgow business.

Glorious has always been one of my very first stops when shopping in the West End for as long as I…read morecan remember. In fact, from way back when it was known as The Glory Hole. (I actually prefer the risque name!) The problem with Glorious is that that I NEVER leave without purchasing anything, and that's no exaggeration. If I can limit myself to a fortnightly visit and a maximum of two items purchased I'm doing well. The stock is always carefully selected- lots of on trend pieces, lots of items you missed out on first time round from the High Street, and a nice little smattering of vintage. There's also always a great selection of handbags. I think the prices are extremely competitive too. Its always possible to get two of three items for under £20 but equally you might spot a really special designer piece and pay a bit more for it but still get a bargain. The owners and staff are lovely and always enthusiastic about offering an opinion if needed. They all seem to take great pride in Glorious and subsequently all items for sale are of the highest quality; washed, pressed and ready to be worn. Often this can be a rarity from a secondhand store. Cant recommend this place enough and looking forward to my next pay day!

My mother always got special outfits from Catherine's of Patrick. We visited Catherine's of…read morePatrick today. First of all Lauren who dealt with us was lovely and helpful. Sadly, we would not recommend visiting the shop due to the following: Noisy music playing constantly. A member of staff walked through the shop with a hot curry ( the shop smelt of this for the duration of our visit). No seat for the the person accompanying me. Small changing rooms Tired carpets and a general 'seen better days' feel. I'm sorry to have to post this, but what was an exciting and special event in my life, I was so disappointed.

Catherines of Partick has been around for over 75 years, making glamorous clothing for very formal…read moreoccasions. I've been here a couple of times but never been very inspired by any of the dresses here. I was looking for a dress for my school leavers dance and as I was only 17, I don't think they were sure what to show me, on the one hand I wanted something young and trendy but I also wanted to look classy and sophisticated. They came up with the worst dress I've ever seen in my life, it looked like The Little Mermaid meets Dita Von Teese, it was just bizarre. It had a long tail at the back but the actual dress itself was short with slits up each side. The colour was red with black fish net lace over it, it just looked awful. I honestly cannot think of anywhere that you could have worn that dress unless you were starring in the latest production of Chicago or some burlesque themed theatre show. At £275 it was designed for someone with more money than sense. I think it's still nice to have traditional boutiques such as this one and it does have a very classy feel about it when you go in, but with High Street shops such as Karen Millen and Coast selling gorgeous formal dresses which are a lot more modern and cheap compared to the prices here, I somehow feel that Catherines of Partick is left a bit redundant and is more suited to the mother of the bride look.

A different style of boutique in comparison with many of those found in the west end with a…read moresturdier collection of clothing (that isn't vintage or second-hand). Very handy if you don't have time to nip into town for a hit at the high street stores but need a new dress or top for an evening out. I find it is very hit or miss, however, with a complete mixture of styles. Don't be put off by the window display if it's not your kind of thing as it is not a reflection of the varied styles and trends found inside. My fave collection is the jewellery. Ideal for picking up a special little gift.

All of the fashion magazines are advising people to go to more boutiques. Two reasons: 1) you get…read morequality and uniqueness and 2) support the independant retailers and designers. It's for these reasons that I have always gone to Pink Poodle when I can. They have designer-direct clothes, which means, yes, they are a bit more expensive, however, you do get the comfort of knowing that it's unlikely someone else will have on the same outfit as you, and also, you know that it's well-made. In addition to those two reasons, it should be enough that finally there is a shop where you can find something that is inherently 'you'; and more of your own style and statement. In saying all of that, however, I feel it's gone a bit down hill in recent months in regards to service. I'm not a frequent enough customer for the sales-people to recognise me, and that's ok. However, when asking for a hand with something, the two people on just looked like they could not be bothered. Disappointing to be sure and I honestly was put off for the rest of my visit because of it. Come on, Poodle, we love you so treat us right.

My partner and I stopped by Glasgow Vintage Co our last day in Glasgow. There are a few vintage…read morestores around this area, but of the bunch, this one definitely had the best selection. When you walk in, you clearly get the vibe that this is a university student's frequent haunt. As we shopped here, students came in and out, receive a discount, and generally have their needs met with the types of clothing available. However, the selection of clothes in the store isn't so student oriented that a wider audience won't be able to find something of interest. The first floor is more women's oriented, with tartan featuring prominently. The second floor is men's, which had some decent selections of Fred Perrys and the like. When we were there, the store was staffed just by a couple girls on the first floor, and they were pretty deep in conversation with each other. Didn't bother us at all, but perhaps don't expect to have staff catering to your every need here. But if you just like to do your thing and browse through the racks, you should be well sorted.,

TL;DR bad quality, overpriced, cheeky response. Would like…read moreto say the staff member on when I was in was lovely. However... I spent good money (too much) on trousers that had an irreparable defect that I did not notice until I put them on at home. I understand this is a risk with 2nd hand clothing, and places don't accept returns etc, but I do draw the line at paying ~£30 for something I literally can't wear. I messaged their instagram page about it and expressed my disappointment that they weren't willing to reconcile this in any way (I said I felt this was poor customer service) and the message I received back was so cheeky I am honestly in disbelief. So here I am doing the only thing I can do since I've literally wasted my money.