I'm no fashionista: flash jeans and silly shoes mean nothing to me. I prefer a decent cut and a bit…read moreof nice material - grandad was a tailor you see - so no wonder I like Gieves at Bicester. Factory outlets are just that: outlets for end of line and range sell offs after the start of the new season. You're never going to buy the creme de la creme cutting edge at Bicester, unless you come to somewhere that fashions don't really change. Sure Gieves will change colours and some styles year on year, but the cuts are the same and the fit is reliable. Suits, trousers, ties, shirts? This is THE place to come within a 30-mile radius. The staff are excellent. The in-house alterations are perfect and only take a few days. The clothes are all top class and the relaxed confidence that comes from wearing decent tailoring, even in jeans, is unbeatable.

This rather posh shop is excellent for really good quality men's shirts. Nothing too outrageous,…read morebut a nice range of inoffensive colours and sizes. Personally, I don't find it too interesting, but there are men who swear by them for their office shirts and they certainly seem to last a long time. The shop does smart coats and suits as well and the service is impeccable. If you want the city look without city prices (it's still far from cheap, but the clothes here are often quite heavily discounted), definitely give it a look.

Large 2 floor store in the heart of the village. This used…read moreto be a more impressive store but the luster has worn off a bit with other noticeably newer stores being added. Still if you must get some Polo stuff then this place can't be beat.

One of many fashion and home stores at Bicester, this one at least had a special offer that…read morepersuaded me to buy!