I could spend a lot of time (and money!) in Reign. The layout of the shop makes it feel bright and…read morespacious and the different items are sorted not just by type but also by colour. The most interesting things they have to offer appear to be placed in highlighted locations around the room and they really are beautiful pieces. Compared to the quality and prices of vintage in London, everything in Reign is a complete bargain, with most items in great condition and ranging from £5-£30. Apparently frequented by Emma Watson, Reign is a gem in the midst of Cowley road.

I was recommend this shop by a friend and had previously never noticed it was there after having…read morelived in Oxford for 2 years. And boy had I been missing out! Full of your typical glitzy and floral vintage dresses, but also casual jumpers and retro tees. I snapped up a funky vintage beige vest top with brown airmail stamps across it for the bargain price of £4.50! They also have great quality leather shoes, clutch bags and your usual vintage accessories. Worth a look if your craving a classic

There are treasures to be found here, but I warn you it is not for the faint of heart. Heed my…read moreadvice, you need to be both mentally prepared and determined to emerge with a successful find here. Racks are overburdened to the point that if you manage to pull something out, you will not be able to shove that hanger back in. The shop pieces are mostly better for women than men, unless you're looking for nice blazer, jacket, or costume. There are quite a few nice menswear pieces in there. And if you have a specific style in mind, for example, a nice tweed, the the owner lady definitely has some kind of mental catalog of her stock. So if you feel overwhelmed, she can pick some stuff out for you if she has an idea of what you're looking for. Prices aren't the cheapest, but this place is a treasure trove of vintage one-offs if that means any added value to you. Also, no price tags. She prices items as you ask her. From what I gather, it depends on the age and value of the brand.

Like walking into a giant dressing up box. Fancy dress, tea dresses, jazzy shirts and net skirts. A…read morevintage wonderland. You will need to rumage as there are bundles of clothes EVERYWHERE and only really space for 3 people to stand. I brought a black waistcoast with silver hearts from the 60's for £15 :) The reason i'm not giving 5/5 is because its frusting when you find one great shoe- but not the other! One very sweet lady who works there. If you are looking for something in particular she will tell you if she has it or when she thinks she will have. Opening times: MonSat 10am5.30pm

I used to love New Look when I was about 13. Perhaps that's just because I could afford the teenage…read moreclothes with my pocket money, but I like to think that back then there was a good range of reasonable quality clothes. Today there's still a range of types of clothes: coats, jackets, casual dresses, smart dresses, casual fashionwear and a limited range of school/business wear. They do underwear, shoes, jewellery and accessories too, so I certainly can't complain that there's not enough selection. Except I can. The types of clothes are all there, but they're somehow really similar. They all fall into the Topshop sort of fashion, meaning they change completely every few months and every time I like it even less. Of course a shop needs change, but if you don't like the current casual fashion, don't bother. If you do: great! The clothes aren't Primark cheap but they're very affordable and they last longer too. The staff are friendly enough and they usually have most sizes in stock. Check out the 915 range for teenagers or smaller sizes - very affordable and less fashion-based than the rest.

Although this branch of New Look is relatively small, they seem to fit in an awful lot of their…read morerange! There is a wide selection of jeans, trousers, tops and dresses for all occasions. Prices are very reasonable and they have an awesome selection of competitively priced shoes. They also sell lingerie and accessories. The quality here is not as high as the likes of Topshop or Oasis, but the price range makes it perfect for teenagers to keep up to date with the latest fashions on a limited income. I would suggest this is worth a try if you want something that's a bit different but are on a budget.

Great place to pick up Oxford t-shirts at a good price. I just bought three t-shirts @ 4.99 pounds…read moreeach, which is a real deal because they seem to be good quality and not the cheap ones that shrink to nothing. I bought one in 2010 at the same store and it is still going strong. The store has a variety of other touristy type things as well, including sweat shirts and other clothing. It is definitely worth checking out, located on Broad Street down the street from Boswell's.

Love this place! I recently ordered a crewneck through them and there were some delivery issues so…read moreI contacted them and Laura was quick to respond and super helpful! Will definitely be back!!

The type of café people who listen to The Smiths frequent. Superb coffee. Positively unparalleled…read more The lack of space does not dampen the atmosphere. Quality aesthetics. The cold brew is really good but they serve it in a tiny cup.

Little vintage shop with a solid offering of coffee and pastries. Only popped in for a flat white…read moreand croissant to take away but the service was friendly and there were 3-4 tables for working with wifi. All the hip cliches exist in the one spot, but the coffee was good, the clothing was cute and the art was inspiring inside. So why not?

Quality/Quantity - We were told to visit here for the…read moreamazing views. Not sure where all my pictures went? But it's ok, as the views were not that amazing... Fairly good size mall, seems upscale-ish. Atmosphere - 3 stories Fairly new mall, indoor/outdoor spaces. 20 restaurants/bars, from casual to fine dining. Main restaurant attractions would be the ones on the rooftop terrace. Cinema, 24 hour gym, etc. Events are held here too - see website. Mall is open 7 days a week, see Yelp and see individual businesses for their specific hours. Service - Good. Price - N/A Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success; you are the main mall attraction in Oxford!

Nice mall just next to the Oxford university. Lot of people there, ample parking lots, lot of…read morebranding stuffs.

I've passed this so many times and always thought it was a really posh shop. However, when I…read moreactually went in I was pleasantly surprised by the prices. There was a sales rack outside with dressed from about £35. As always with these things, some were pretty hideous, but I was tempted by 2 or 3 and I wasn't even going in to buy a dress! There's a really good range of dresses from full-on ball gowns to simple cocktail dresses, with prices ranging accordingly, but you can definitely catch some bargains. There's a good range of formalwear for men as well, which can work out much better value for money than hiring a couple of times. The staff weren't overly friendly and it was a bit awkward as we were the only people in there, but they weren't rude and asked if we needed help. I didn't try anything on, despite being tempted, so I guess it's not as inviting as it could be. Definitely worth a look, but go in with a friend if you want some moral support.

The Ballroom is hard to miss. They take full advantage of their window display by showing off the…read moremost spectacularly beautiful and eye catching dresses. I tried on a gothic lacey black prom dress and also a shiny white dress decorated with bright pink flowers! I fell in love with a floor length, satin, chocolate brown dress which, to my delight, was only £35 to buy! They offer beautiful silver and diamond jewellery which is available to rent so no need to break the bank balance. The only reason i'm not ranking 5/5 is because they do not have a fitting room, so take a friend with you to stand hide behind and save your blushes!

Yonok did a beautful job on my evening dress that was too long in the back. A difficult job,…read morehowever it was ready to collect within 3 days. It now fits perfectly and you cannot even tell it has been altered. Would recommend to anyone.

From the owner: Based in the beautiful city of Oxford, Yonok Cho Couture have been making wedding wears and couture…read morefor a selected class of customers for the last twenty years.Yonok Cho Couture are specialized in the following areas: ball gowns, christening gowns, coats, dress alterations, cocktail dresses, evening wear, invisible mending, mother of the bride outfits, occasion wear, party dresses, prom dresses, sewing alterations, skirts, suits, waistcoats, wedding dresses, wedding guest dresses, classic couture, made-to-measure outfits, vintage dresses, jackets, bespoke handbags, dress copying, dress restyling, dress remodelling, college ball dresses,mother of the bridegroom outfits, bridesmaid dresses, invisible zippers, velvet fabrics wear specialist, Annabelinda outfits alteration

Juno is not just another women's clothes shop. It's designer clothes, but most importantly it…read moreoffers a personal style consultation service. I'm too much of a coward to try it myself, but apparently you go in, say what sort of clothes you're after (smart, everyday, business, etc.) and a style consultant will give you advice on what to wear and offer you some things to try. It all sounds very embarrassing to me, but a good idea nonetheless. Juno's clothes are aimed at women of all ages (which doesn't, in this case, mean they're dowdy or 'sensible'), and there are brands like Saltwater, Libelula and American Vintage.

Monaco is a small independent ladies clothing store just by the main shopping area in Headington…read more It specialises in Adini clothing, and a fair amount from Nomads. So it's full of natural fabrics in bright colours, nice casual tops and skirts, and smart dresses, scarves and jackets for dressing up. It also sells a small range of jewellry. There's a good range of stock with new additions coming in regularly, and there's usually a couple of sale rails. The owner is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, so are the other staff who work there when she's not around. There's usually an attractive window display to tempt you in.