For grown-up clothes that are on-trend, with an elegant touch, Reiss is worth a browse. Their strong points are good detail, wearable colours and chic lines. Especially good for party-wear or smart business attire; prices seem fair and the value becomes brilliant during the sale! Sizes start at a UK6 but sometimes come-up a little on the generous size. The staff are super-helpful with advice on the cut and fit, and offer honest opinions. A bonus is the customer service line, if you’re trying to track down a particular item. I was able to locate a very cute skirt in the size and colour I was after; it took a couple of calls but, unusually, despite the fact that it was sale time, they offered to send it to my local branch, without any extra charge.