Way back in 2010 I was perhaps a little harsh on this branch of TK Maxx. I think that sifting…read morethrough clothes is the reason that people shop at TK Maxx, they enjoy the excitement and the possibility of getting a real bargain. Sifting isn't actually too bad at this TK Maxx as the staff keep the rails in pretty good order. Belfast now has plenty of fashion outlets but it doesn't have much similar to TK Maxx. This store is huge and set over 3 floors. It has a woman's section, kids section, men's section and even a dedicated jewelry counter. My advice would be that if you are looking for something specific then come to TK Maxx and see if they have it in store, you could save yourself a few quid.

Tkmax is a huge department store with men/women clothes, footwear, homeware, food, kids toys,…read moreluggage and general random things like frames and art. It's all supposed to be 60% less than regular high street prices. There are always was/now prices to give idea of prices. The home department is my favourite part.

I was in Belfast for a couple of days on a trip with my daughter's American college field hockey…read moreteam. I am by no means wealthy...but, I am willing to spend for quality and the 3 sweaters I bought here are beautiful, wonderfully made, and I am sure I'll be handing them down to my sons after I wear them for 25 years...assuming they want them . Andrew and the other gentleman who helped me (Stewart?) were great- couldn't not have been nicer, very helpful, and they know their inventory and suppliers well. Not sure I'll be in Belfast again but now I wish I had bought some shoes too!

This is one of those shops that's continually out of reach for a normal soul like myself and to be…read morehonest the raft of high priced names and chic designer labels has never really appealed to me. You can find all of the big names in here - I did notice a fantastic pair of Chelsea style suede boots that took my fancy and since I had just got paid in the back of my mind I was thinking, why not just splurge? I had a look and a feel which was abruptly ended when I checked the price tag - a snip at £300. We're slightly out of my league when were talking about spending that kind of cash on footwear of any kind.... well, unless they were rocket boots of some kind.

Anything that I have bought in Jigsaw has washed and worn well over a good few years. However, as…read moreit is fairly expensive shop I have not bought much here in total. The clothes are chiefly of interest to women seeking a good quality basics in smart casual in some instances quite formal wear and I suppose, because of the prices involved - at least £80 - £100, for skirts and dresses, or around £40 for a long sleeved T shirt - it's more of a 30+ market. The sizes can be misleading - a size 10 in Jigsaw is actually much bigger than that. However the staff are pleasant and helpful I find. The shop also, usefully, will get your trousers for instance turned up for much the much the same as you would pay elsewhere for alterations, something I made use of once. It was worth it because if it hadn't been for that I would not have bought the trousers that went on to be indispensable for ages afterwards

This is a place I'd imagine my mum would like. She's pretty clued in and likes to wear classy…read moreclothes. It strikes me as the same kinda place as Wallis in that they offer classic style and don't follow faddy trends. They offer a lot of smart tailoring and are great for basics like crisp white shirts, trouser suits and jackets. It's a great place to come for quality office wear. Whilst you will pay for it, with prices clocking in at around £100 for a good suit, at least you know the stuff will last you a few years. It's not a shop for my age group (mid-twenties) but is certainly aimed at clued in 30 plus women with a bit of style.

Most people think of New Look as a woman's only shop however they do stock men's clothes even if it…read moreis only a very small proportion in comparison to the vast range of women's clothes. This kind of annoys me as I don't see why women should have more choice than us men (damn feminism!). I think it is for this reason that I'd pick Burtons over New Look as it is only men's clothes shop and they do pretty much the same styles. I recently came here to stock up on some essential clothes for going back to university this year. They have their traditional offer of 3 for £12 on t-shirts but what I've noticed is that a lot of people have bought into this idea so everybody has ended up wearing the same t-shirts. If you're looking for casual clothes I think this place is alright but in my opinion I believe the place is more aimed at women and men's clothes was a mere after thought so for that reason I try to avoid this place unless there is some eye-catching bargain on.

Review based on customer service: so today i tackled the town amongst the mad easter shoppers (yes…read morei am officially one of them people) #livingofthebuzz haha so having tried everywhere looking for the perfect denim skirt i finally found one which i loved however i couldn't find my size! I approached a girl and she couldn't have been more happier to help! She checked their stock and other stores and when they were all out of stock she couldn't apologise enough! She walked round with me and showed me other similar items and checked for my size. I finally found one as she chatted away to me and when i was leaving she pleasantly said thank you and told me to enjoy the rest of my day! Working in retail at busy times of the year can be stressful as i have done it myself and yet these girls in New Look were very helpful and happy to help! It is not often you find retail assistants like the ones in this store so i just thought they deserved a bit of recognition! Happy Easter weekend ps I hope the boss reads this :)

On the way to our food tour, my friend was complaining about the wind. I suggested a new ball cap…read moreso we headed to Primark. Super convenient, lots of options, and the low price was a winner. A bit of a queue to check out but the clerk was efficient. I've been to a few Primarks in my travels but not in a few years. This was consistent with my experience - a large department store, lots on display, clear pricing. Overall, a good experience. [Review 1876 of 2024 - 859 in United Kingdom - 22898 overall]

Never been to a Primark before so my review might be alittle one sided. But my husband was telling…read moreme about this place and kept seeing people with their bags around belfast. So when we found it, we made it a point to stop in. Well let's just say our stop in turned into an all out let's buy everything. They have cute kids clothes that are super cheap and good quality. It was nice to see that they had Disney stuff as most places don't and if they do, they charge an arm and a leg. At least in the states. The staff is super helpful and even helped me find sizes. The place was stocked and we'll maintained. Yes they do get alot of customers and so having some mess is going to happen. Even the woman at the cash register was helpful and neatly put the merchandise in the bag. Way different then the service u get in the states.

Note: Do not bring younger sisters into this shop as you can be guaranteed not buying at least one…read morepair of shoes for her will result in a grumpy sister on the way home. Dune is an expensive little shop which has shoes aimed at people with deep purses. Unfortunately (or fortunately) I do not have enough money to buy someone a present from here therefore walking around I was impervious to the blatant sales techniques which my sister fell for. She tried on some high heel thing which looked painful to walk in but funnily enough it turned out to be "really comfortable" and "worth getting". I didn't buy any for her. Primarily because she didn't deserve it. Nice shoes but for women. Men avoid.

On a major shopping mission in town I was lured into this den of all things footwear by the missus…read more Let me clarify, all things 'female' footwear...Once I'd settled and the lady was on the plunder I took a quick browse round the shop. Nicely laid out and with quite a classy feel to it I enjoyed my quick circuit of the shop. The staff were pleasant enough, maybe I even got a few smiles of pity as the lone male on the premises. There was the usual chic collection of shoes and boots plus some truly over the top sparkly stilettos for the more adventurous ladies. Some expensive looking bags were dotted around the shop as well, cleverly coordinating with shoes or boots nearby to create a clever 'must have' effect. According to the partner, selection was great if a bit pricey. Pros: Very pleasant shop and staff. Cons: Ladies only.

There are some undeniably beautiful clothes and shoes in this little shop. Designers such as Paul…read moreSmith and Margaret Howell are to the fore, among many others. Perhaps I was too underdressed to be in here really in the view of the sales assistant who pointedly though rather unnecessarily explained what items were on sale even though there was an adequate notice. I wondered if people dressed up specifically to shop here, that was certainly the impression I had of the other extremely well heeled looking ladies of a certain age who were also inspecting the dresses, trousers, skirts and various womens wear etc on display. A luxurious if some what snooty place.

Envoy won best fashion store in Ireland by the Irish Times for a reason, Its stunning…read more The setting is simple, chic and quite raw. Brands such as Toujours and Orslow sit alongside pieces by Dries Van Noten and Paul Smith. Amazing shoes from Paul Harnden and embossed silver bracelets by Maria Rudman. The detail and craftmanship is amazing. Yes, it is not typical high street prices but you are getting much more than high street quality. I have a collection of rings by Lebanese designer Rosa Maria, the collection is out of this world. They are also the only stockist in Ireland of the Italian bags by Mansur Gavriel. The staff are very well informed on the products.

Belfast's choice of shoe shops is nothing special in my opinion, however, Office is one of the…read morecity's better assets in that area. I first got to know the Office chain in London and it's always maintained the same standard of edgy trendiness combined with mixed quality. Also their stock in Belfast is pretty much on a par with London, so there's some comfort in the knowledge that we are not in a complete backwater over here. Some of the shoes not of the best manufacture and consequently passing fashion triumphs over comfort, but there is a balance of shoes and boots that are a cut above that. However, despite the vagaries I seem to end up buying something here just about every year. You have to keep an eye on this shop because sometimes I think the better stuff sells out quickly. In general Office is quite good - though the choice is probably better for women than for men.

I really rate Office, despite it being a change store it seems to cater for the alternative shoe…read moretastes and offers a wide variety of different shoes. Built in the "Schuh" mould Office is still a little bit on the expensive side. You can often find shoes they sell directly from the maker or website for a whole lot cheaper. But one thing that weighs heavily in Office's favour is that when it puts on sales it is well worth being first in line as they really do slash their prices. I got a lovely pair of Fred Perry plimsolls at 50% off but the amazing thing is that other shops were still selling the exact same shoes at full price. All in all Office is the place to go if you want a quality pair of shoes or are not sure what you want. But my advice would be to be on the look out for an Office sale.

I used to run for a club before I discovered the pleasures of alcohol and nightclubs. I have…read morerecently joined a gym and discovered the joy of running once again. unfortunately my running shoes were a pair of converse boots and I knew this was not the right kind of footwear required to chase and catch Bolt and beat him to the post, so I headed up to Up and Running for a serious pair of runners. They sorted me out nicely with a new pair of Adidas, some lycra (never thought I'd be back in the stretchy stuff) jogging bottoms and a nifty little hand-formed water bottle. Decent prices, helpful well informed staff and a well stocked runners emporium. Catch me if you can!

Never been much into running myself though I did dabble a bit when I was (much) younger. This is…read morethe kind've shop I would have loved though had I the required budget. It's basically a huge shrine to everything related with running be it shoes, clothing or any number of accessories. It's in rather an unusual location in town, pretty much right in the middle of the main shopping area so that's testament to the fact it must do some great business. In fact the day I was in browsing there was a whole mob of Japanese tourist who seemed to be stocking up on a load of kit. Rather impressive and the guy behind the tills smile spoke volumes. Pros: Expert gear and advice. Cons: Pretty much just running stuff

Liberty Blue used to be the shop indie boys would go to for their t-shirts and cord trousers. These…read moredays, it's where the hipster teenage girls go to get their fix. Basically, if you're an Urban Outfitters fan, you'll like this place. Hell of a transformation, no? Well, Liberty Blue pulled it off with aplomb, becoming one of Belfast's favourite boutiques. In fact, it's one of the only independent shops in the city centre these days, which is nice. It's a great place to go for a funky dress or a vintage-inspired top and while it is slightly more expensive than its high-street counterparts, sometimes you just have to be prepared to pay for something less ordinary.

I love this shop. It is a treasure trove of all things lovely!…read more It really reminds me of what used to be my favourite clothes shop in Dublin, Sabotage, on Wicklow Street in that it is quirky, fun, individual and stocks some classically stylish clothes. Liberty Blue tends not to follow any trends and instead trusts their customers discerning eyes. When I was at college in the city, I used to come here and browse through the rails of clothes hoping that all the studying would pay off and I would land a top newspaper job so I could buy all these lovely clothes. Seriously, I used to motivate myself to work harder by lusting after clothes I couldn't afford. It works! The window displays are usually very striking and are the thing that draw most punters in off the street. Inside the store is beautifully laid out, it's the kind of place which is a pleasure just to come in and browse around. There are cutesy skirts, cool Edie Sedgwick t-shirts, gorgeous dresses, both casual and fancy, Audrey Hepburn style cardigans and good music to boot. On display in the middle table there are some handmade broaches, rings and jewellery trinkets, funky tights and a battered old suitcase with some vintage belts in every imaginable colour- a snip at £4 each or 3 for £10. The jewellery also deserves a special mention, the necklaces are really cool, chic and very charming. Long gold chains with bird cages or little gold Eiffel towers. These necklaces have done me for many birthday presents this year, they all come moderately priced too. The assistants are really friendly and always make a point of saying hello, which is a really nice touch I think. Check out the sale rail down the back for some bargains. Prices vary and should suit all customers. The more expensive party dresses range from £50-£70 and there are really good quality dresses from about £20. Definitely cheaper than their contemporaries Topshop and Urban Outfitters. I don't mind paying money for something quality that looks unique and it's always an added plus to be supporting such a fabulous and unique local business.