Even though there are plenty of clothes shops on Gloucester Road, Pink Lemons is one of the better…read moreoptions. Filled with cute floaty dresses, feminine shoes and floral accessories this shop is strictly for girlie girls. With a handful of hippy tossed in with a dollop of trendiness - Pink Lemons stock a variety of brands from French Connection to Numph. My favourite part of the shop is, inevitably, their sales rail which is full of hidden gems at up to 50% off - which is a blessing, as the prices would be out of my budget otherwise.

I was pleasantly surprised with the quantity and quality of the clothes that Pink Lemon stock. They…read morehave some high street names, but also some more unique items for those looking for something a bit different. Apparently they are one of the only shops in Bristol which stocks items from the 'cool' Danish label Numph so if you are a fan, make a beeline for here! It's quite reasonably priced at around £35 for a dressy top. But if you're on a budget, definitely ask when their next sample sale is as its a good way to snap up a bargain. In fact, whenever I have walked past there is always some sort of deal or sale going on.

Every woman I have introduced to the NewFlower shop has loved it. As they mostly deal in woman's…read morewear they are in a better position to judge than I am. But I thought it was worth mentioning how much they all loved it. They have a great range of light summery dresses made with beautiful fabrics and patterns. My knowledge of dresses is somewhat limited by they had a huge collection of different styles and lengths. They also had amazing price tags attached, with some reading £10! I actually did wish they had such a great range of men's clothes, but alas we only had a choice of 'comedy' T-shirts that were not almost as classy or elegant as the woman's choices. I honestly believe any woman who had a look at some of the clothes at Newflower would find something they would really love, especially for the summer. They had a beautiful range of mini skirts...I thought about how they would look on me, but I think my bits might be visible, only slightly though. The fashion seems to range from 1930s up to the 1970s and beyond. They also had a good selection of flip flops and sandals.

If you are lucky enough to have an unlimted bank balance, or Dad's credit card then Reiss is the…read moreplace for you. Located on Park Street, it isn't a suprise that most things are completely out of my price range (you're looking at almost £50 for some leggings!!) Having said that, their clothes are really amazing. You can tell that they are worth more by the detail and quaility of the material they use. It's actually quite a large store (it goes back much further than you'd expect) so they do have a good range of clothes. I also like the fact that they keep the shop really clean and tidy, and there is always an item of every size. I dropped a few stars because window shopping just isn't the same as real shopping.

Shopping for me used to be about going to a shop with a specific item in mind, buying it and coming…read morehome - job done. Fast forward a couple of years and a handful of long term relationships and I've been reprogrammed to take shopping as an experience. It is after all called shopping, not buying. If there was anywhere in Bristol that rams this idea home it is the internationally recognised Reiss. Named after David Reiss and originally a men's tailor in London, the shop has grown to cover various countries across the UK whilst retaining an air of independence in each store. In the Park Street branch of Bristol they are very focussed on the customer service side of things, delivering a more exclusive shopping experience. The shopper is accompanied by second to none styling and tailoring advice through a more luxury, high end store. First it was buying, then shopping, now accompanied shopping. Will the reprogramming stop before I make it to the pub?

This shop exists quite discreetly in a lane off Park Street. Seeing as Park Street has many…read moreclothing shops which are quite popular, every time I try to explain where Seven is, I draw blank looks. When I say, it's right next to The Woods, people usually nod and say 'Yeah, we know The Woods, but I didn't know there was anything next to it..' Well there is! A shop just bursting with flavour, style and individuality. The next time you're shopping up Park Street, or drinking at The Woods, keep your eye out for this graffiti laden shop and enter its grotto of awesome tees, caps, shoes and posters; some produced by the designers at Seven, others by independent Bristol designers and also a handpicked selection of other imports. This is just a really cool shop - small but everything in there is ace.

This place is cool…read more This shop reminds me of the little vintage/independant boutiques I used to rummage through during my time in East Berlin. You access it by walking down the stairs from the front door into a small shop area. There's pretty cool music playing and a small selection of clothes which isn't too confusing to navigate. Check out the little suitcase of vintage items right by the stairs, definitely a few cool finds in there, all for £10, and above that there are some awesome trainers. If you're looking for a designer tee, they print their own, for RRP of £25 but you can find sale ones for as little a tenner. It's a very low-fi shop; they don't even have a till, but appreciate any custom they get and are really grateful and friendly.

This is quite possible one of the greatest discovers I have made in Bristol to date…read more The selection of vintage dresses available is almost breath taking, the wedding dresses in particular are just stunning. Although the look good online they are even better in real life - if you are looking for a dress for a specific occasion then email or call Francesca and arrange a weekend appointment to view the selection. It's quite interesting really - there isn't a shop, instead you visit Francesca at her house which only serves to add to the friendly and utterly personal service you receive. I got the feeling that nothing brightened her day more than finding the perfect dress for me! It's worth going with a little bit of an idea of what you're looking for but worth keeping an open min as you may find a surprise option is your fav!

I got in touch with Francesca at Vintage Dresses when my best friend and bride-to-be was looking…read morefor a vintage 50's style dress. She went out of her way to make us feel welcome. She brought out a huge range of beautiful dresses that were just what we were looking for. She patiently helped my friend try them on - and then she took pics of every dress and emailed us pics after we'd left. She never pressured us to buy then and there, but said my friend should take some time to think it through. She also said she has connections with a tailor that has experience altering vintage wedding dresses which could be a real bonus. It was the first time my friend went dress shopping and it was an awesome experience! I'd highly recommend VintageDress.co.uk to anyone that's looking for a unique dress and a friendly, patient service.

Some of the best indie and alternative clothes in the city! A really outstanding selection of…read moreoriginal and themed pieces ranging from Goth to the best 1950s American chic I have seen anywhere in Bristol. They actually have Goth gear with real character, almost funky, fun Goth fashion. And my favourite the American 50s chic short sleeved shirts with pictures of cars or skeletons playing guitars on (you have to see the shirts to appreciate their magnificence). But some of the dresses were literally a real slice of 50s Americana, some even had a Latin twist, with one dress depicting a 50s couple in a comic strip. They were some seriously cool clothes. I would recommend a trip down to this branch of Shrinking Violet to anyone with an eye for fun, chic or with an original style that they would like to add to with some stylish new clobber.

Terrible move removing the tills and replacing with self check outs…read more The queue was so long for the till that was open as you can not take returns to self check out. the one staff member on the tills who served me was super miserable . ( low staff moral I'm guessing). Then to find the exit entrance at the back of the store has now closed permanently due to store theft.. idea... put a security guard on the exit entrance. this is extremely concerning from a health and safety perspective as a emergency exit, everyone running for the stairs in a fire of a building of that size is dangerous. do better primark!

Hello. My name's Jenni. I'm 23. And I'm a Primark-holic. I'm embarrassed, and deeply ashamed. But…read moretheir disposable fashion and cheaper than cheap prices are addictive. I've tried to shop more ethically, honest I have. But something about this store keeps driving me back. I thought I was cured when all Bristol had to offer was the worst of the worst Primark's, with their poor selection and disorganised layout. But then they opened a super-store sized outlet and I just couldn't resist. I'm not saying it's the best one I've been to, and I've been to MANY, but I've never come out empty handed. My favourite thing about the brand new shiny Primark is their range of accessories which take up almost a third of the ground floor. Their underwear department is a bit lacking, but their sparkly dresses and cheap hosiery more than make up for it. The queues are still long, and you need a patient of a saint to trawl through the rails, but compared to most Primark stores this one is well managed and easy to navigate.

Halfway between a market stall and a high street chain shop, Apricot sells affordable, stylish…read moreclothes to keep the wardrobes of students and young professionals full and varied without damaging the bank account. Nothing is of the highest quality, but if you're someone who likes to have lots of cheaper things rather than a few expensive things, then Apricot is a good shop to choose. Lovely cotton dresses, tops and shirts, drapy cardigans, each no more than £25. This is the sort of shop that has quick turnover of stock so you don't feel you're buying the top that everyone else is buying at the moment, which can happen with some of the bigger high street shops. Perching on the corner of Cabot Circus, Apricot feels like the shabbier cousin or younger sister of the big, expensive shops in the new development.

Apricot has recently appeared on the edge of Broadmead as close to Cabot Circus as you can get. The…read morelocation definitely works in their favour, it looks more like part of Cabot Circus, the new shopping centre, rather than the out dated Broadmead. Unlike some of the other non-chain stores in Broadmead Apricot has been designed well and the presentation of the store is welcoming and the window displays really do draw you in. On walking into the shop I was not amazed by the service, that is not to say I was disappointed, the shop assistants were amicable and provided a decent service but nothing extraordinary. However, the products and the feel of the store were a very pleasant surprise. The clothes are on trend but different enough to distinguish Apricot from Primark or Topshop. Lots of pretty prints and well placed frills, and the dress that my girlfriend 'just had to buy'; 'just off white with fantastic black piping shoulder details!' Apparently (I have no idea what that means). I was immediately struck by the prices- for the quality there are very cheap - I am definitely heading back as there are many bargains to be had.

Cooshti is an awesome shop on Park Street that sells some really cool clothes and ranges that you…read morewon't find anywhere else in Bristol. It is probably the last really cool clothing shop left on Park Street. The style and clientele Cooshti caters for is definitely more urban that many high streets shops in Bristol. You'll find baggy jeans and some over sized t-shirts and shirts - quite unlike most shops nowadays. They also sell some seriously cool trainers which again, you'll struggle to find elsewhere in Bristol. I rarely buy stuff from Cooshti, but thats because its not really my style and unfortunately park Street doesn't have the appeal it used to for fashion/. But when I'm in the area I'll always go in and check out what they've got. It will be a sad day if Cooshti ever dropped off Park Street.

I first new Cooshti on Park Street as the best place to pick up Don't Panic packs, helicon magazine…read moreand free club flyers. It took at least three visits before discovering that there was a women's department in the back of the shop! There's many labels on display here; Nike, Levis and Diesel to name but a few, all accompanied by a designer tag. The men and women who work here all look fantastically cool and wear their stock to the best of their ability. There's a great mix of footwear, dresses, t-shirts and hoodies with the odd one-off. Sizes are fairly small (nothing above a 14) which is disappointing, and I would say it's better for boys than it is for girls. Bit too label loving for my blood, but worth a look if street wear is your bag.

On the site of the old All Saints store in Clifton, Yumi's store (and I am unsure at this point…read morewhether this is pronounced Yumee or Yoomi) stocks dresses, coats and accessories that wouldn't look out of place on a sophisticated Portobello Market stall. If short-short dresses with feminine designs, over-sized beaded necklaces and thigh-high socks with pretty bows sewed into them is your cup of tea you will love it here. The clothes are quite pricey but are of high quality. Yumi sell their lines to lots of different shops and market stools so you're likely to see their designs crop up all over the place, which means you're also likely to see them worn on other trendy girls. The shop assistants seem very shy - so shy that when I asked how much one of the necklaces was she almost froze with stage fright. There are more exciting places to spend your hard earned money in Clifton. Just pop along to Joy just a couple of doors down.

Yumi is a relatively new shop full of pretty dresses, layered skirts, jackets, waist-cinching belts…read moreand other girlie accessories with a bit of a twist. They sell trinket-like gifts, notepads, purses, handbags and chunky beaded jewellery - and also have a children's clothing range. Some of the clothes are a bit too elaborate and over-decorated for my liking, with too many bows and frills going on, and their t-shirts cost nearly £30 a piece. That said, I have found a few long vests and dresses I quite like in here, and I'll certainly have a look in each time I pass to see what's new in stock. Located on the site of the old All Saints shop, it's certainly worth a look to see if the styles are your cup of tea.