Owned by the same peeps as Igigi General Store and Cafe a few doors away, this lovely boutique…read morespecialises in elegant and stylish womenswear. Refreshingly, they stock sizes 8 to 18 and their niche seems to be classic dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts, blouses, jumpers and dresses made from beautiful and ethical materials. Turning it into a one-stop destination for shoppers in a hurry, they also sell shoes, bags and accessories. Designers include Beyond Skin, Sam Ubhi, Ally Capellino, Best Behavior, Hartford, Anna Nygards and Anouk. If you see something you like and it doesn't quite fit, they also provide alterations and styling advice. If they could make me a size smaller, I'd buy my whole wardrobe from there!

As with the I Gigi general store a few doors down, their women's boutique leaves me in two minds. I…read morelove some of the labels they stock- most with ethical stances, great mixes of classic and avant-garde, particularly Humanoid, Beyond Skin, Fillipa K- admittedly expensive brands. The women's boutique has a harder edge to the decor which is welcome after the crisp clean neutrals of the homestore, yet ultimately, combined with the stiff staff, comes across as snooty.

Until I came to write this review, I always though this shop was called Carpaccio - and I couldn't…read morequite understand why they had named themselves after a raw meat dish. However I stand corrected, and although I don't know anything about the origins of the actual name, I no longer associate this place with pounded raw beef. This is another Lewes clothes shop aimed at middle aged women. This one has a bit more of a distinctive, ethnic-y vibe than some of the others; unlike Darcey or Renwick Clarke which just put me in mind of three piece suites and pristine lawns, Capriccio has slightly more bohemian feel. They sell those striped, handwoven basket bags from Kenya that I associate with the 80s, mostly because my mum used to have one. The clothing labels have names like 'Masai,' 'Sahara' and 'Oska,' and feature drapey, crepey tunics, and other unstructured pieces. They have some nice dressing gowns in ethnic prints, and also a nice selection of hats, including a stretchy straw hat that folds down flat. I am currently in the market of a nice sun hat, so I tried one on, but at £40 it was more than I wanted to spend. They also sell espadrilles and chunky jewellery pieces.

Trailed up the High St looking for a 'party' top and cardigan that weren't pastel and cashmery, and…read moreCapriccio were the only contenders. Their clothes are of clear, jewel-like colours and interesting textures, with a bit of ethnic element. Not cheap, but class shows. (NB I have no connection with Capriccio!) I hate clothes-shopping, and I was so pleased to find somewhere that suited me, so that I could buy a couple of nice things and head home.

My mother recently visited the store to buy some shoes. The service was terrible. The sales…read moreassistant girl practically threw the shoes down in front of her and then she had to ask for a shoehorn. She went to get it and then practically threw it on the seat next to her. She did nothing to help her try the shoes on. My mother is in her 90s! And a regular shopper in Banstead. Small boutiques like this need good service to survive. The service at Fluke women's store Banstead was appalling.

Another of my wife's favourites. This shop tends to stock the unusual as previous Qyper has said…read more Not a very big shop with room to manouvre but persevere and yoy will be rwarded. Could be thought to be a little pricey.. The shop for menswear is a little further up the High Street

The womens shop has the most gorgeous clothes. It stocks brands like Itchi and Ted Baker. I have…read morenever failed to find something beautiful in here. They often have clothes and accessories made by local designers too, which is great. The shop can be quite pricey, but you get what you pay for, and i have picked up a few bargains in here when they have had a sale on, which they do quite regularly. A bit further up the hill is the mens shop, which also stocks great brands, and really good quality clothes.

Darcey's target market, like most of the clothes shops in Lewes, are aimed at well to do middle…read moreaged women. Their website describes their stock as 'infinitely wearable womenswear clothing for women over 40' such as 'unstructured separates and soft tailoring, complemented by a full range of co-ordinating accessories.' They stock a lot of cardigans, linen blouses and jackets, a-line skirts and the like. It's generally of moderate pricing; a linen blouse coming in at about £40. Their stock is very colourful, and is organised into colour coordinating sections. They also stock accessories such as chunky necklaces, and scarves. The lady behind the counter was very smiley and friendly.

I love this shop. Especially the dresses, handbags and sunglasses. There is always something in…read morethere I have to have. I found some J Brand jeans in there that were sold out in London and they were £20 less at Courtyard. Also, the staff are lovely and make really great recommendations for outfits.

From the owner: Designers include Luisa Cerano, Riani, Nicole Miller , Velvet , 360sweater, Mala Alisha, Henry…read moreChrist , 120% linen, DL1961 jeans, Gardel by Moore and many more .

Very upmarket ladies shop that can hold my wifes' attention for some time. Excellent stock and very…read morewell displayed. Parking facilities are great as long as you have a local permit from local businesses. Prices very fair and such courteous staff that fall over backwards to help you.. Well done. My wife loves them.

The fact that I've been moved to write this says a lot about the service in this shop. The woman…read morethat served us was rude, unkind and utterly condescending. She insulted my Mum when she tried on an outfit which we both already knew didn't suit her, making her feel even more self-conscious. She then boldly criticised mine and my husband-to-be's choice on our wedding colours and made me feel as though I was being incredibly selfish, even though my Mum already had her favourite colour picked out! She asked nothing about her, what type of wedding we were having, what style, colours etc. my Mum was interested in wearing. I have never encountered such appalling service. We left feeling insulted and angry and there is no way my Mum was going to give this woman her business to buy such a special outfit for such a special day.

everything in this shop looks lovely next time im going out this is where i will be getting my…read moredress from great being so close to me !!!