I've discovered Victoria's Secret. Both in the literal sense, and the metaphorical…read more For those that haven't, this is a high end lingerie shop. You can expect the whole gamut when it comes to undies, including varieties of pants that I didn't even know required a name, and bras of virtually every conceivable colour, shape, and style. (That's perhaps hyperbole, but there is a massive range.) I've been to another branch in the states a few times, but never found anything that inspired me to spend the whole fifty quid on a bra. This time, it was different. If you're not au fait with the whole deal, the best thing to do is to actually speak to one of the assistants. The two ladies who helped me were not only super friendly, but excellent in helping me navigate the overwhelming mass of garments before me. As well as beautifully crafted smalls, the shop also has a number of perfumes, make up, night wear, and other bits. The whole shop smells amazing, actually. And if you're in any doubt as to sizing, get measured -- I discovered I'd been shopping for the wrong size my entire adult life. (Which is probably something tons of women do.) It's worth noting, however, that here you'll likely be a size bigger than you thought, since it's an American brand so the sizing works differently. A lovely shop, with fantastic staff, but worth saving up for since the price tag ain't shy.

Hurry up and open a proper store in Scotland!! I love Victoria's Secret for amazing underwear. It's…read morealways so silky and soft and it's great when they do a deal on the bras and panties. Can always find my size and love all the different colours and designs. I also like the Pink section, however some of there stuff is a bit of a mess as it's more the studenty young person section. I love all the underwear as it lasts really long and always have really pretty designs. A lot of the clothes can be a bit on the cheesy side, but I like some of the tops for the gym. I bought a new bikini this time which fits really well and is super pretty. Also treated myself to a gym top (they are made quite big so went for Xs and fits nicely), and a nightie from The main VS. This place is probably a bit more on the expensive side for underwear but it's so worth it. Maybe it is a good thing they don't have one in Scotland otherwise I would be there all the time!

This is another gem of Horsforth that I had previously been unaware of until my recent visit. As…read morelingerie shops go I usually avoid them in favour of cheaper stores, since I am a fairly unassuming size which requires little specialist attention! I really do feel for any girls out there whose only option is to spend a vast amount purely due to their cup size requirements. But, I would suggest to those ladies, this shop may be the secret you've been hoping for. The first thing my friend and I noticed on entering was the extensive range of sizes within. Usually all you can hope for is B - E but we were seeing AAs to Gs, and beyond, all over the place! There was also a beautiful selection of night dresses, a lacy ruby red item caught my eye, some cosy looking dressing gowns and some delightful 'cyber jammies' pyjamas. My favourite nightwear item was a sort of 'boyfriend shirt' type night dress, which looked like it would be both comfy and sexy in that very casual kind of way. For all you nightwear and underwear needs this place is both great value and beautifully stocked. The staff are helpful too, so don't be afraid to ask. Lovely!

Oops & Downes is an airy and comfortable lingerie shop that has a wonderful collection of retail…read morelingerie from sizes AA - J. You'd normally think that larger sized cups come in boring designs and unflattering patterns. Nicola Jane has changed my perception of this immensely. Pretty, girly and fun seem to be the name of the game in this particular shop. Swimwear and sleepwear is also available and the variety of prices and styles means it's easy to tailor for different needs. Private appointments for lingerie fitting can be made by calling the shop and free measuring is available all day. Make sure you have self control over your budget before you enter!

I visited the store today plenty of stock to choose from the staff was very helpful with good…read moreadvice and information.I was pleased with the price I paid and will visit again.

I visited the shop today for my first time and the lady there went above and beyond and put me at…read moreease and help me find the perfect corset and accessories to go with it definitely will be going again and adding to my girly sexy (crossdress) Clothes

Spencers stocks a range of lingerie, nightwear and some fancy dress. Now when I say a range it does…read morecover diverse requirements from sensible stereotypical 'granny' style to erm...quite the opposite. The 'sexier' options include bondage-style leather bras and tiny thongs with lipstick-kiss prints. They also sell a limited range of fancy dress consisting mainly of tiny PVC nurse outfits. I must admit though there are a few of their products I have something of a penchant for...they sell proper quilted 'granny-style' floral bed jackets and dressing gowns which are so kitsch it's unreal...and highly flammable. Want one! They also have some pretty adorable full length floral night dresses. So yes, a somewhat bizarre combination of products. But one thing definitely unites them and that is very low prices. And I don't need to test-drive one of their miniscule thongs to know that this reflects the quality.

Oh, my... I've already expressed how I chuckle when I think of purchasing undies in the market, how…read morethey're all hung out for the taking, so to speak. Spancers iis in another league. Unlike the conservative white briefs that most undergarment stalls hang, Spencers opts for a raunchier approach. They sell all things lingerie, including those white briefs, but also rather naff looking corsets, suspender belts and...err...packeted bras.. It is the mix of styles and products that make this shop really difficult to look at. Despite its cheap prices, I question the quality of their 'sexier' attire- already knowing the answers. If you are about to go on an absolutely shameless hen night, you might want to check out some of these garments..

Friendly staff and a good product range make a good shop…read more The staff have a script they are obviously told to say to all comers which can come across as a bit of a mouthful and forced. However once this is out of the way they can either be helpful or discreet as required. Price wise it's very competitive compared to shops whereas the Internet is still cheaper

I'd walked past this lingerie shop a few times and been amused by their shop window. Today, the…read morechafing and bad fit of my current bra led me to crossing the threshold. Inside this cosy "bodouir" styled shop, live two very competent ladies. I was warmly welcomed and quickly assessed by eye. Within 5 minutes, the girls were out and I was being fitted into the most comfortable bra I've ever worn. My girls are winched up beyond belief and the nagging ache in my lower back is already starting to ease. Bearing in mind I'm not a regular size, they actually had a bra in my size! Quite impressed by how matter of fact the fitting was, no embarrassment at all being topless in the fitting area. They have 15% off when you buy 4 and I did straight away. At no time did I feel pushed or pressured to buy, and the advice given was sound, bra's will need refitting every 6 months or so. So do your bust a favour and give the ladies a try. I promise you won't regret it.

Extremely disappointing - serious concerns about consent, pressure to buy, and rude customer…read moreservice My recent visit to Fit to Bust in Chapel Allerton was shockingly poor from start to finish. I was fitted by Karine, who was friendly, but the fitting itself crossed clear boundaries. A professional bra fitter should always ask for consent before touching breast tissue. That did not happen. There was no explanation of what she was about to do, and at one point she lifted my breast very close to an intimate area without asking and made a strange "popping" noise. I haven't had a fitting in years, but the lack of communication made the whole thing feel inappropriate and uncomfortable. I also felt pressured into buying a bra for £145, and on top of that, they tried to sell me a £500 bra scheme. Only afterwards did I discover the exact same bra was cheaper on the PrimaDonna website and available for around £70 from another online retailer. When I returned to discuss this, Sally refused to give me a refund. She also made it clear she doesn't like when people come in for the free fittings the shop advertises, and even told me she wanted to get me out of the shop quickly. Her attitude was extremely rude. She didn't seem to know how to use the card machine, and the way she spoke to me was unfriendly and dismissive -- I genuinely felt judged and looked down on. Between the uncomfortable fitting, the pressure to buy, the inflated pricing, and the unprofessional customer service, this was an awful experience. I would strongly advise others to approach with caution. I will not be returning.

When you walk into Rose and Co it's as if you've stepped back in time to an old fashioned, but very…read morebeautiful apothecary. Arranged in ordered chaos are the sweetest smelling bath fizzers, lip balms and soaps. You can make your own gift box of bath treats (they look like little cakes, so cute!) The shop is crammed full of gifts and trinkets to suit every personality and they even have a vintage clothing boutique downstairs where the outfits are made to original 40's & 50's patterns. The shop is a big promoter of Agent Provocateur, Lolita Lempicka and Dr Hauschuka, and there's plenty of choice of products. The shop plays soft vintage music and creates a cosy, happy atmosphere to shop in. The decor is divine and the staff also dress up in 40's attire with full make-up and curled hair. I was amazed whilst walking around and loved the whole feel of the shop. I can't wait to take my mum shopping there next week!

The Victoria Quarter is the perfect location for Rose & Co, whose interior reminds me of a Betty's…read moreTea Rooms, very quaint with chandeliers, cake stands, antique furniture and vintage wallpaper. The first products you're likely to see are the 'bath fancies' that closely resemble tiny beautifully-made cupcakes - what a treat! The room is lined with glass cabinets and polished wood drawers, some tantalisingly opened to reveal neatly displayed goodies such as jewellery and cosmetics, including Burt's Bees and Dr. Hauschka. They also sell beautiful vintage-style sewing kits, a lovely gift and a rather kitsch way to inspire one to make-do-and-mend in a stylish and fun way! They sell books as well, all with a vintage theme and many with a photography or illustration focus, such as 50s pinups or burlesque. Downstairs is the boudoir selling lingerie and carefully selected vintage-style dresses, including some pretty cute 'ethically-made' dresses from Tara Starlet made in the UK and designed by none other than Tara form BBC's eye-opening documentary series 'Blood Sweat and T-shirts'. Yay!...And not extremely expensive at £65 for a dress. The lingerie section includes some rather pretty vintage-style underwear from Elle MacPherson. The products in this shop are not cheap but it is definitely worth a visit even just to browse and inhale the delicious smells. Or perfect for a special gift.

Living in close proximity to Sensual Options I've often walked past this shop and wanted to have a…read morelook but never quite had a strong enough reason to go on a special trip just for underwear. This time though I had my Mum to stay and we'd both been eyeing up this lovely pair of pajamas that they had on show in their window for a week or so. I went along to have a look and found that there was a reasonably large selection of matching under garments, in different colours and laces and trimming, arranged quite nicely around the shop. Perhaps the stock on show had been recently changed since Alexandra's review as I didn't see too many offending items within - it all seemed fairly reasonable. Nevertheless, that's not to say I found anything that I simply had to walk away with (but sharing Alexandra's sentiments re underwear I doubt that I would have anyway) although I certainly found the shop to be ok, with a helpful friendly lady on hand to help if I needed. I guess if you really needed some new undies this wouldn't be somewhere to ignore completely, but don't make a special trip either.

I had often walked past this shop, chuckled at the slightly bizarre name and somehow got the…read moreimpression it was one of those lingerie and bed clothes shops primarily frequented by older women and that hasn't changed its stock for decades. I don't really know why I got this impression...maybe something to do with the beige sign. Aanyway, due to my dire need of a new bra, I recently decided to put aside my preconceptions and biked over there on a freezing cold day. As soon as I entered, the woman on the shop floor invited me to warm myself up by the heater...a welcome treat for my numb toes! She began to discuss her range of products and seemed very knowledgeable, advising me on fit and instantly guessing my bra size! She had the warmth of your favourite school dinner lady and made me feel at ease and welcome to browse around. I was actually pleasantly surprised by the bras on offer...many with a vintage, lacy look. There was a good range and yes, some Barbie pinks but overall I found quite a few styles I liked...maybe their stock has changed since Alexandra's visit. For a bra-fitting with friendly and knowledgeable service, I would definitely recommend Sensual Options. If you're looking for a decent-quality bra or underwear and you like the lacy look, you're likely to find something for you.

What a gorgeous shop! Situated in one of the more run down arcades in Leeds, Upstaged Vintage is a…read morewelcome addition to the thriving vintage scene. The thing that makes this one distinctive for me, is I could tell that the owners are very selective when buying stock. In many vintage shops, it seems evident that a large order has been delivered from wholesalers, and it doesn't always seem completely genuine. There is an old-fashioned, celebratory feel on entering the family run local business. With bunting and fairy lights decorating the place, and an iconic washing line hanging from the ceiling displaying 50's style lingerie, it feels special. I can't speak highly enough of the pieces on sale. The faux fur coats and numerous jackets are absolutely stunning. I tried on a classic pilots waistcoat and jacket. Complete with gold buttons and a stripe on the cuffs, it was beautifully tailored to fit a women. Collections of tea dresses and evening gowns from the 1930's to the 1980's adorn the interior. There is an interesting shoe section of the shop, with some truly unique pairs on show. Upstairs, there are further delights in store. It is a burlesque pin-up boutique; filled with a wide range of corsets, gloves, burlesque accessories and pin-up style lingerie. Dita Von Teese would be in her element. The woman running the shop was absolutely lovely, she was patient and attentive whilst I dithered over what to try on. There is a men's section of the shop and they also sell goods online. Although Upstaged Vintage is not in an obvious location, the treasure you uncover when discovering it, is reward in itself.

Who would have thought that tucked away in the Grand Arcade was a shop that is some kind of vintage…read moreheaven? No, not me, and so imagine my surprise to nip in the other day and discover it?! According to the guys in there people often say that they had no idea that it existed, which is really quite shameful, since it has been here for over a year! Imagine that. And all the delights that I have missed. The ground level shop space has two changing rooms, which you will need, and all the glorious vintage items that you could possibly wish for. There are beautiful eighties puffed sleeved dresses, glorious gorgeous full length coats - one in particular which was absolutely divine but sadly a size wrong for me. They also have some beautiful classy hats, gloves, scarves, shirts - you name it. It's hard to actually describe the amount of beauty within, you really must go and see it for yourself. The people in there are lovely, friendly and vintage fans themselves so you won't be short on advice either! Prices are ranging, but considering they are selling high end clothing for a fraction of the original price I would call it bargainous - investment pieces. The upstairs section also deserves a special mention in its own right. Set out as a burlesque boutique it has a number of beautiful items especially collected for ladies who perform burlesque acts. There are fitted corsets galore, of the finest quality, in a range of sizes. I couldn't sing louder about such a cool and exciting place to shop. It's beyond fancy dress in every sense of the word 'fancy', it is divine! You absolutely must visit, if only for a browse.

Grin, having come to exist here once evicted from the Corn Exchange, is an old time favourite place…read moreof mine to browse. Being one of the original alternative places to shop in Leeds, supplying all the old school goth kids who amassed outside the Corn Exchange with their garments, I am really glad that it survived the relocation. There's definitely a hint of nostalgia in it for me, it was one of the first places that I'd regularly shop at, but having been in Leeds a while it is now more than loyalty that draws me within its doors. I don't usually shop here for many of the clothes, being that I prefer a different style, but for accessories and shoes I love this place. A while back I bought my 'non-converse' trainer boots here and I literally wore them to death. It was only once the backs had entirely ripped away from the heel that I had to give up the ghost with those. They lasted me a year or so, of virtually constant wear, and for forty pounds I think that's no bad thing. They also supply me with a great collection of arm warmer things, cool gloves and interesting tights with which to lift a more standard outfit! Even if you aren't sure what you like, Grin will twist your arm. There is a cool about this shop that just can't help but find its way to you. Contagious style. Just go and have a look - I'm sure you'll enjoy!

The 'alternative' clothing provided by Grin when I was a teenager no longer seems particularly…read morealternative, their products having remained very similar for over ten years and having seen a huge growth then slight decline in popularity in that time. Though providing some of the lacier, buckle adorned, PVC coated items and tiny black and red tutus popular among goths, much of their products now have similar incarnations in the likes of H&M and Tammy at BHS. Oh well. Grin still appears to be Grinning! Despite the seemingly tiny size of this shop I had a bit of an explore and discovered a basement dungeon full of Nintendo and comedy Banksy-inspired hoodies and band T-shirts. While upstairs there is a rather disorganised fancy dress section with a good wing selection, some pretty cool giant comedy glasses and some 'Part Animal' all-in-ones, including a cow, a bear and a bee - a rather hilarious antidote to the pandemic of 'sexy' nurses infecting the nation. My favourite products from Grin are their Stargazer vegan makeup range and La Riche hair dyes, both available in bright and unusual colours. Prices at Grin are pretty cheap - £15 for a tutu and £10-£20 for a hoodie. Not necessarily a good thing as it rather makes you wonder where and how they were made...