Online Clothing Stores in the UK
The Fashion Police bookmarks folder was starting to look pretty full, so we've moved them all here to create this directory of online clothing stores in the UK for you. Please bookmark this page and remember to check back soon as we'll be updating this list on a regular basis!
Please note: Separate directories for shoes, accessories, lingerie and independent boutiques will be coming soon, along with a directory for stores in the United States. If you have any suggestions for inclusion in this list, please feel free to leave us a comment below.
Online Clothing Stores in the UK - low to mid priced
All Saints
Best for: quirky, unusual pieces
ASOS
Best for: one of the largest and most frequently updated selection of clothes and accessories on the web, plus celebrity inspired clothing. Don't see something you like? Check back in a couple of hours...
BooHoo.com
Best for: fashion on a budget
Coast
Best for: wedding guest attire and other formalwear.
Debenhams
Best for: it's the UK's biggest department store, selling just about everything
Discoo
Best for: Harder to find labels like John Zack and Arrogant Cat
Dorothy Perkins
Best for: low-price basics and the odd stand-out piece
French Connection
Best for: work wear and clothing you're willing to spend a bit more on
Gorgeous Couture
Best for: 'Celebrity Style' party clothes
Joules Clothing
Best for: Despite having an equestrian section, this store is also worth checking out for its pretty sundresses and tops.
Karen Millen
Best for: party clothes and wedding-guest outfits
Laura Ashley
Best for: floral print
La Redoute
Best for: the "mini prices" range - basics which really are "mini" in price...
La Senza
Best for: beautiful lingerie
Lipsy
Best for: clubbing and party clothes
Looking Glass
Best for: clothes for your inner English Rose
Miss Selfridge
Best for: dresses. Many of our Dress of the Day selections came from here in 2008.
Motel
Best for: quirky, slightly more unusual pieces
New Look
Best for: its huge selection of shoes, most of which are in the region of just £20...
Next
Best for: work wear. You'll see it in every office in the UK.
Marks & Spencer
Best for: A British institution, it's where your mum shops, but you may be surprised at what you can find...
Monsoon
Best for: something to wear to a wedding
Oasis
Best for: beautiful statement pieces and occasion wear
Oli
Best for: wide selection of brand-name clothing and accessories, plus its own line
Peacocks
Best for: budget basics
Principles
Best for: work and occasion wear for those who've outgrown Topshop and Zara!
Promod
Best for: cheap n' cheerful basics
Rare
Best for: inexpensive party clothes
Reiss
Best for: Expensive treats
Republic
Best for: Affordable items that you won't see on everyone else you know
River Island
Best for: denim to rival the designer brands, quality leather bags and shoes at affordable prices
Topshop
Best for: the very best of British high street style. Must-have dresses and outerwear, quirky designer diffusion lines and cheap basics
Uniqlo
Best for: casual clothing at good prices
Wallis
Best for: Good quality clothing for the "more mature" lady
Warehouse
Best for: great quality dresses and tops, perfect for special occasions
Whistles
Best for: beaded cardigans and unusual dresses
Online Clothing Stores in the UK - Designer
Browns
Best for: those super-expensive items you need to re-mortgage your house for
Net-a-Porter
Best for: quite simply the best selection of designer fashion and accessories we know. Our favourite place to "window shop".
My-Wardrobe
Best for: beautiful designer clothes and shoes
Yoox
Best for: Past season designer-wear at low prices
Online Clothing Stores in the UK - Catalogue stores
Additions Direct
Freemans
Grattan
Great Universal
Littlewoods
Look Again
Online Clothing Stores that ship to the UK
These aren't necessarily UK-based stores, but they either have UK websites or are willing to ship internationally.
Abercrombie & Fitch UK
Mango
Urban Outfitters
Online Clothing Stores in the UK - Vintage / Retro
Candy Says
Corsets & Crinolines
Dollydagger
Martha's Closet
Rokit
What about Long Tall Sally (www.longtallsally.com) and Tall Girls (www.tallgirls.co.uk) for us tall ladies? Both are high street/mid price range.
I can give you a whole bunch of shoe stores stocking a UK9 and up if you like when you get to doing the shoes.
Posted by: Fi | July 10, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Hi-cool post, pretty much spot on. Im in love with Peacocks (http://www.peacocks.co.uk/) at the moment-they have some great styles just now.
Posted by: Andi M | July 10, 2008 at 05:20 PM