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Everyone gets tired of their current wardrobe.

You want something new. Something different. Something exciting.

But with so many choices out there, how do you know the best place to shop or even the items that are considered trendy and fashionable in our modern society?

Fortunately, we’ve already done most of the work for you.

We’ve talked to experts across the globe about their favorite shopping spots in the UK. These are fashion experts who know what they are talking about and understand how difficult it can be to balance the requirements of the perfect fit, perfect price and perfect unison with your current wardrobe.

With new shops opening every day, even the most dedicated fashionista can’t keep track of what’s available. So we went to more than one expert to compile this comprehensive list of what is new and exciting as well as which staples have continued to endure over the test of time.

Sure we can even provide a personal shopper – with so many tips, there is a bit of something for every type of shopper in this mix. Whether you like to keep your fashion classic and tailored or you lean a bit more edgy and modern, the fashion world is certainly not going to let you down.

Modern stylists in boutiques and for major brands know that even the most classic elements of style tweak and improve year after year. Fabrics and patterns are updated. Cuts and colors are designed for every new fashion season. There are so many options for how to present yourself to the world that it stands to reason you should invest in what you need, what looks great on you, and – most importantly of all – what makes you feel good.

Top UK Clothing Stores and Brands

1) Victoria Sully | Blog | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest

Victoria Sully

@LyliaRose http://amplifyblog.com/ “I love H&M for their affordable but trendy and comfortable clothing.  I can always spend a lot of money in there!” – Tweet this

One of my favourite all time stores is H&M.  I love all their plain basic jersey clothes which always last me for years and are so affordable.  They mix comfort with style and often have some of the coolest prints around.  They also have a conscious range so it’s possible to been greener when shopping for new clothing too.

2) Amelia Goodhead | Blog | Twitter | Facebook| Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin | YouTube

Amelia Goodhead

@xameliax http://amplifyblog.com/ “For me I love a good shop around Primark. I’m not overly confident with fashion trends so being able to pick them up at a lower price and try them out is amazing!” – Tweet this

For me I love a good shop around Primark. I’m not overly confident with fashion trends so being able to pick them up at a lower price and try them out is amazing! We have such a great range of stores in the UK for all styles and budgets. You know that if you walk into a shopping centre you can find an outfit for every occasion all under one roof. I love looking round New Look and Accessorize too!

3) Em Griffiths | Blog | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin | YouTube

Em Griffiths

@thisisemsworld http://amplifyblog.com/ “My favourite clothing brand is Lindy Bop. I just adore their dresses, they’re super cute and make me feel like I’m in the movie Grease!” – Tweet this

Lindy Bop has the most gorgeous dresses, it’s actually dangerous for me to go on their website because I love so many of their pieces and they have now extended from dresses and skirts to homeware, shoes and tops. Everything they have is just so pretty and it’s quite reasonably priced. I have a few of their dresses but I always want more. I don’t think I’ll ever have enough!

4) Stephi LaReine | Blog | Twitter | Facebook| Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin

Stephi LaReine

@StephiLaReine http://amplifyblog.com/ “I adore Topshop for its versatility.” – Tweet this

Topshop pretty much to me epitomises British fashion, it’s a brand that’s seen through some of the biggest trends, and has a open arms approach to hosting collections from local designers, and niche brands. Whenever I go down to fashion week I always strive to see the Topshop Unique collection as they fit my personal style very well, and get the cuts perfect for my body shape.

5) Amanda Rose | Blog | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin

Amanda Rose

@arcasela http://amplifyblog.com/ “My current favourite UK clothing brands include Zara, Cos, &Other Stories, Weekday and Marks & Spencers. My style is minimal so I tend to keep colours neutral, and these brands always have great pieces that will last for years in my wardrobe.” – Tweet this

My current favourite UK clothing brands include Zara, Cos, & Other Stories, Weekday and Marks & Spencers. My style is usually very minimal so I tend to keep colours neutral, and these brands always have great pieces that will last for years in my wardrobe. I only discovered Cos and Weekday in the recent years, but love their take on minimal style whilst still following current fashion trends. & Other Stories has French, Parisian-Chic vibes which I love. But all three are actually owned by the H&M group! I also like Marks & Spencer’s for the quality of their clothes. They are often considered an ‘older brand’ for a relatively older demographic, however their recent clothes have been very on trend and stylish.

6) Becky Moore | Blog | Twitter | Facebook| Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin | YouTube

Becky Moore

@globalgrasshopr http://amplifyblog.com/ “I love House of Fraser especially the flagship Oxford street stores – so much choice!” – Tweet this

Although apparently it’s recently has fallen on hard times I’ve always loved House of Fraser, it has a much trendier edge than many of its department store rivals and also so much choice. Some of the clothes it stocks are well respected labels with well-made clothes – not easy to find these days!

7) Anna Nuttall | Blog | Twitter | Facebook| Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin

Anna Nuttall

@AnnaNuttall http://amplifyblog.com/ “Oasis is my favourite UK fashion store. Their clothes are so classical and yet timeless. From there floral print clothes to their embroidered jumper; there is a little something for everyone. All a reasonable high street prices.” – Tweet this

Oasis is my favourite UK fashion store. Their clothes are so classical and yet timeless. They have always been my favourite, from a young age till now. I can always rely on them for the perfect dress, for all occasions. While most UK fashion store caters to the latest seasonal trend. Oasis, cater to their own trend and don’t follow others fashion store styles. If I have to use two words to describe them, it would be floral romantic. From there floral print clothes to their embroidered jumper; there is a little something for everyone. All a reasonable high street prices.

A few years ago I was obsessed with embroidery outfits, this was around the time Laura Lees has a collection in Topshop where it was filled with unusual embroidery outfits. I was really taken in the romanticism of the embroidery and how it made the outfit look handmade and fresh. So this brings me to my point on why I love Oasis. Their style is timeless and classic, while also have the romanticism quality to them. Their embroidered outfit doesn’t follow another high street trend, instead, Oasis follow their own trend and give them a uniqueness that you don’t often see on the high street.

8) Cassie | Blog | Twitter | Facebook| Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin 

Cassie

@Cassiefairy http://amplifyblog.com/ “My favourite UK clothing store is H&M.” – Tweet this

It’s not just because the clothes I buy last year-on-year (the cost-per-wear of my tweed coat must be down to pennies, I’ve worn it so many times!), I like the store because they have a commitment to sustainability – both socially and environmentally – and are trying to make the fashion industry a more ethical place. Plus, they encourage shoppers to recycle their old clothing through their garment recycling scheme.

9) Georgina Grogan | Blog | Twitter | Facebook| Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin | YouTube

Georgina Grogan

@GeorginaGrogan_ http://amplifyblog.com/ “Most of my wardrobe is Lady Volup, Collectif, Yours Clothing, Evans, and Simply Be!” – Tweet this

I adore vintage style clothes and so Lady Voluptuous at Lady V London and Collectif Dolores dresses are my favourites, but I have so many pieces from Newlook Curve, Yours Clothing, Evans, Simply Be, and Asos!

10) Carl Thompson | Blog | Twitter | Facebook| Instagram | Pinterest |  YouTube

Carl Thompson

@Carl23B http://amplifyblog.com/ “My current favourite brands and clothing stores! (Cue the Top ten theme tune) Reiss, for range and value for money, King ad Tuckfield (for innovation) Hawkins & Shepherd (obvious reasons) Kobox, because it kicks ass.” – Tweet this

Here are my CURRENT favourite clothing stores and brands. In no discernible order.

Reiss

Actually I lied this probably is in a discernible order. I find Reiss are my go to brand for a multitude of occasions. Guys become quite tribal when it comes to clothing, they like a brand and they stick with it.

I try and mix it up as much as I can but one of the common themes running throughout my style shoots is that there will inevitably be something from Reiss in there.

They have a wide selection, the fit feels good, the clothes are design led and you always get good bang for your buck.

King and Tuckfield

In there with a bullet! I’m utterly beguiled by the latest King and Tuckfield capsule collection of late. This season they’ve teamed with Richard Biedul, he’s chipped in with the designs and has really taken the brand on his journey of refined elegance.

The collection is crisp, the designs are classic and the colours are fantastically rich. Perfectly in keeping with the sustainability movement, this brand is not for fast-fashion purposes. It’s a collection to be treated with respect, something to be cherished and handed down to the next generation.

Hawkins & Shepherd

Of course I can’t leave out my own brand. Anyone that runs their own business will know there’s always a bit of you in every product you produce. It’s been a labour of love sometimes but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. My Hawkins & Shepherd shirt subscription service has been launched and is being really well received. (Don’t forget to look out for the adverts on the black cabs around London).

KOBOX

Well you said to mention brands, did they have to be clothing brands? You can check out my Instagram page to find out how much I’ve been putting into my fitness of late. The KOBOX gym is a wonderful way to get fit, night club meets fight club as they say and I can’t rave about it enough.

11) Laura Hitchcock | Blog | Twitter | Facebook| Instagram

Laura Hitchcock

@littlestuff http://amplifyblog.com/ “As a curvy 6’ woman, buying clothes is hard. But 3 UK brands make a tall fit that REALLY fits.” – Tweet this

I’ve spent life since my teens searching for clothes that fit – as a curvaceous 6’ tall woman, I’m not a regular size for high street stores, and the hunt for items that fit my long frame has wasted so many frustrated hours in changing rooms (and further trips to the Post Office to send parcels of lovely clothes back – all gorgeous except for the fact they hover two inches higher on my knees/waist/wrists than they should).

But thankfully, high street stores are finally catching up.

The UK’s number one clothing store for tall women is Long Tall Sally – my first love, they were doing it long before anyone else was, and are still my go-to staple for something special.

But now I can find a tall fit in other stores too. This summer my summer wardrobe is made from a selection of tops and a skirt from the LTS sale, plus a few of Next’s fabulous linen mix pinafore dresses.

I accidentally ordered one in a ‘normal’ fit in the bundle – unknowingly, I tried it on first and felt the familiar frustration at it’s too-short length. But the other two I selected were the ‘tall’ fit. Oh, they’re heavenly. A full 3” longer, they skim my knee perfectly, and sit exactly where I want them.

Another great UK clothing store with a well-designed ‘tall’ range is Gap – and if you sign up for their newsletters you’re never without a decent discount code to take away some of the final bill!

12) Louise Flynn | Blog | Twitter | Instagram 

Louise Flynn

@Louloulouisey http://amplifyblog.com/ “M&S Are hitting it out of the park with their take on suits, Summer dresses, Espadrilles and beautiful Shades of colour! Want to tap into a trend that will be your summer long hero, this is the place to shop!” – Tweet this

My Favourite UK clothing Store has to be Marks & Spencers – It has a lot the trends, but not crazy one hit wonders more the hero classic trends which are chic and stylish. Their suits and suit jackets, for example, are so well-made materials for a fraction of the designer cost. If you love fashion you will love M&S, their accessories also hitting it out the park as far I am concerned. They are selling great trendy shoes at reasonable prices. I think this year fashion wise they have really upped their game and are surprising a lot of people, they were known for being old-fashioned but I would say they have certainly put this statement to bed.

13) Lorna Burford | Blog | Twitter | Facebook| Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin | YouTube

Lorna Burford

@LornaRaindrops http://amplifyblog.com/ “My favourite UK clothing stores are a mixture of Allsaints, Reiss, Topshop and Urban Outfitters! I love them all as they have a mix of higher and lower end items!” – Tweet this

Depending on what I’m looking for, I usually opt for the shops based on my feeling at the moment. One of my absolute go to shops though is Allsaints – their leather jackets are handmade, affordable, and gorgeous! Plus, they have some amazing denim and tops, you can spend so much in there! Whenever I’m in the market for more classic pieces though, I opt for Reiss as it’s so chic and fashionable, yet tailored. I have many blazers and silk shirts from them! For my fun pieces, I love to shop in Topshop as they’re great for the on trend clothes that you just want to wear for fast fashion, rather than staple wardrobe items. I’ve found many cute things in there, especially shoes as well. I love Topshop for easy shopping! Then there’s Urban Outfitters. If I am looking for something vintage or a little more quirky, I usually head into Urban Outfitters as they stock a great selection of vintage denim and unique looking tops. The UK has some fantastic shops, but those are my top 4!

14) Soffy S | Blog | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin 

Soffy S

@themumaffairs http://amplifyblog.com/ “Primark – a go to clothing store for everyone whatever your style and budget, you’ll never leave empty handed!” – Tweet this

15) Kim Mitchell | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Bloglovin 

Kim Mitchell

@kimair http://amplifyblog.com/ “My favorite UK shops are Whistles, River Island, and ASOS. All have a great range of clothes & accessories at varying price points and have fast shipping to the U.S.” – Tweet this

Whistles is a go-to for dresses, jumpsuits, leather and outerwear—the quality is top-notch for the price (mostly under $500). I always make sure to check out their limited edition section for more unique pieces.

For trendier pieces, I check out River Island. Mostly everything retails for under $100, so I don’t feel guilty trying out something.

ASOS is an amazing one-stop shop for not only trends but workwear, denim, and contemporary brands like Needle & Thread, ba&sh, Ganni, and Blank NYC. ASOS’ own line ASOS Salon & ASOS Design consistently have gorgeous dresses for parties and special occasions that don’t break the bank. Plus shipping and returns are fast and easy.

I didn’t have to think long and hard to figure out which clothing store I preferred, for myself, purely because Primark is always going to be on top of my list. This is because it is that one store I know I will always end up buying at least one outfit from if not any. It caters to everyone’s style as well as budget providing good quality – I don’t feel guilty leaving with my hands full of shopping as I know I haven’t broken the bank!Shopping can be exciting – especially when you have new ideas to explore. Take the ideas presented here to explore a bit of your own retail therapy. Revisit the classic shops you might have overlooked in recent years. Spend some time exploring the wares for the shops you’ve just now discovered as you browsed through our list of exciting new names and fashion houses.

Whether you’re shopping for you or for a loved one, you should enjoy the experience. With this many amazing brands and clothing suggestions, there is no doubt that you will have some excellent online shopping adventures ahead.