Paco is a totally Irish brand it started off down in west Cork in 1987 and has expanded ever since…read morethen. Basically they specialize in knit wear and have expanded into casual clothes. if you are in the need of a colourful woolly jumper this is the shop for you! They do say on their website that they design their clothes for people aged 30 to 60 and i would say that it is quite accurate. i know that i wouldn't really wear anything in the shop but its not that the stuff is not nice, i just think i would look a bit dowdy in it. so maybe when i am older it would be more suited to me. Again its great to get the opportunity to support something irish!

My mother dragged me out of bed on Saturday morning to come here... ok when I say dragged me out of…read morebed, she rang me at 10am telling me how she'd been in here earlier on in the week and they'd put aside a dress for an upcoming family wedding for her until today and she wasn't sure about it, and so eventually I offered to get out of bed and go there with her - you know how it is with mothers, they're cunning like that! Anyway we went along and she tried on the dress, and it was so 'meh' that I almost fainted when I saw the pricetag! But she had picked out a lovely jacket. The thing about this shop is they have quite good pieces for a woman of a certain age, but the shop assistants will simply tell you everything is lovely, even though it might not be. I simply took over a got all bossy and picked out a new outfit for my mother that made her feel fabulous - and I could tell the shop assistants hated me for it! They were totally devoid of advice in general. I saw other women there with the same dilemma as my mother and they simply said 'that's lovely' instead of making alternative suggestions and actually finding something that suited the person... I really had to hold myself back from finding outfits for these other women. The clothes in this shop are simply too expensive to be just ok. if you're going to drop 400 euro on an outfit it should make you feel amazing (in my book anything over 50 quid should make you feel amazing!!). And there's too many women, particularly over a certain size, who are unnerved by this type of fashion, but need something for a family event, and will pay this kind of money for something that's just ok. I reckon this shop could do amazing business if it just stepped up and got assistants who were better at advising and styling.

okay I'm in my twenties not in my forties so this is not a shop that i shop in BUT i have been in…read morehere with some older relaltives and when i am forty something i might go in here because it is fairly fashionable for that age group, it gets fashion right for that age group,keeps things that are in fashion in stock but in a graceful way that suits a lady who is not trying to dress younger than her years. jeese im making it sound really boring! but really its ot aboring shop at all! another plus for some ladies is that it caters for a wide range of sizes, it does not just stop at size 16. a downside to this shop is the price of everything, all i can say is it is good that you need to be a bit older in here because you will have to save for a while to be able to afford clothes in here! start saving now!

If only I had all the money in the world (and the figure of Penelope Cruz) then I'd buy all of my…read moreclothes in Massimo Dutti. The clothes here are beautiful. It's the same style as Mango or Zara and other Spanish chains but more expensive and better made. They have lots of beautiful suede jackets, cashmere jumpers and leather shoes. It's all beautiful quality stuff. They also have a great sale section, when things are reduced, they're really reduced. Very smart work clothes and lovely men's clothes too. Extremely dapper.

If i could give zero stars I would. Bought a top there two months back. Had it waiting to go back…read morefor weeks. Wore it twice and it came apart at the seams. Brought it back! The manager and staff, chatted at the counter and ignored a long q of waiting customers. On finally getting to speak with the manager she checked the top, interrogated me as to how I had washed it, checked the washing instructions and then told me "she would accept it as defective". I pointed out that it was in fact defective! She then refused me a refund as I did not haves receipt. Then she shouted over me that this was store policy!! Outrageous behaviour and illegal. No decency for customers whatsoever. When I complained I was offered a London number to Call.When I finally dig out a receipt on visa she resentful refunded me. Rude, obnoxious service. Off my list!!!

We were so hyped to see this! expecting the stars and we didn't even get a cloud lol.read more

The Fran and Jane in Blackrock is like a treasure trove of treats for any girl…read more With dresses in every colour under the rainbow, you are guaranteed to find something you like, no matter what your budget is. But don't come here if you're looking for something drab or dreary, this place is full of bling - both in terms of accessories and on the kind of accessories they offer. They have a great centre piece in this gorgeous boutique - a big stand filled with shoes, belts and fab jewellery. At the moment they have a sale on too so I plan on popping in and trying to pick something up for the Galway Races. Hopefully I'll find a bargain!

Love this store there's always gorgeous bits in & great colours too and Michelle Keegan's clothing…read moreline is to die for love the summer stuff in at the moment! Lavvvv it

There is nothing "used" about the mouth-watering racks of vintage and gently-worn designer duds in…read moreSecond Avenue in Sandymount village. Just a little off the beaten path along Seafort Avenue, this is the secret shop D4 dandies go to for the best of Fashion Weeks past, as previously worn by Social and Personal types. Step into the back for a look at filmier gowns and frocks, but steel thyself for the prices -there's no bargain basement prices (but you will get that Chanel blouse at half it's original sale price). My first introduction to Second Avenue was on a cold spring day a few years back; as we rounded a corner on a closed up shop I wondered if we'd gone too far. A moment later the shop front appeared, blocked in by rows of Land Rovers parked right in front of the shop window. Inside there was quiet as women fanned through beautiful silks and suits hung along the wall racks. At the centre table I fell in love with a black croc clutch that I would end up going back twice to mull over bringing home. The price tag ended the would-be romance.

Second Avenue is where all the D4 ladies go second hand shopping. But this boutique is a far cry…read morefrom Oxfam or SVP. It is definitely not a mothball charity shop. On offer here you can find Gucci suits, Prada handbags, Alexander McQueen jackets and John Rocha scarves, all at a fraction of the original price (though unfortunately still out of my budget!). The clothes range from vintage to last season, and most pieces would be suited for the more mature lady.

I don't get what the big fuss is about Fran & Jane? Some of their stuff is nice and they do good…read moredresses in nice colours, but it's really very expensive. It also just suits a certain type of body I think. My friend gets lots of dresses here and they do look fantastic on her, but I have yet to find anything in this shop that I would buy myself. Guess I'll just have to keep on looking!

Where the yummy Drummies' mummies go, Fran and Jane has a lot of sparkly party dresses and other…read morefancy items, that are nice but not €300 worth of nice. Expect to find lots of very well made-up ladies in lovely outfits that really don't look like they are meant to be shopped in and your own feelings of inadequacy. Good if you are looking for something for a wedding, perhaps.

Had to buy a gift for my mother and as I am a man I am terrible at buying women's clothing but the…read morestaff were extremely friendly and helpful and I got the perfect gift. Would recommend everyone to pop in for a look.

From the owner: Choice Boutique Sandycove is situated on the main street of the small, idyllic village of…read moreSandycove, Dublin. We are here in business for 27 years having been the first Choice Boutique opened by the O'Rourkes in 1986. We tailor to women in their thirties and upwards. We stock several brand names such as Lauren Vidal, Masai, Steilmann, Peruzzi, Rene Derhy, Bellenisa, Myrine&Me, Salsa.

The clothes in here are really nice. they are sleek modern designs that are flattering to most…read morepeople as they are tailored really well, in my opinion anyway! they have some really different pieces that you will not find in other shops and of course they have classic styles that are available everywhere but the clothes in this shop just seem to be put together better. you can also buy shoes in here that are so very comfortable, the inside of the soles are cushioned (in the shoes i have tired anyway) which make high heels much easier to walk in. Now, the price, its much more expensive than any high street shop which means that i need to save up for anything i want to buy in here. I would generally only buy for special occasions as i cant really justify using the clothes from here for every day wear!

BT2 is a real example of when the Celtic Tiger was roaring loudest…read more It's basically totally overpriced clothes for young people - both guys and girls. They stock top labels like Juicy Couture, Diesel, Lyle and Scott, All Saints, Guess Lipsy and See by Chloe. There are also BT2's in Grafton St and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. Now I'd be lying if I said I didn't shop here (I am a big Juicy fan), but usually only around Christmas Time when I have some vouchers or something to spend. I'm not crazy about spending €100 on a t-shirt, and you'd be hard done by to find something much cheaper in the shop. They also stock jewellery, underwear and beauty brands like MAC and Benefit. I like to go in even for just a look around, because the shop itself is quite young and funky.

I've always wanted a Ted Baker purse and looked everywhere from Arnotts in the city to Bt2 in…read moreblanchardstown you name it!! And they never had the exact one I wanted so luckily I was in Dundrum one of the days and popped into this lovely store and they had the exact Ted Baker purse I wanted downstairs & not only that it was on SALE too!!!! The girls in there were very helpful and friendly & I got what I wanted so thank you Bt2 in Dundrum hehe!