Lounge

I always spend money when I go in to Lounge. I don’t mean to. I promise myself I’m just going to look, but before I know it out comes my wallet and the plastic is being handed over!
Lounge is expensive too. I have to admit, I do get most of my items from the sale rail, but it still tends to be over and above your usual high street branch. However, I also think that the quality is above and beyond. For a start, they tend to go with a few designers that they have individually sourced so you are always going to find something a little different. Often, they only buy in one item of each size and pattern, so you can be pretty sure you are not going to bump in to someone wearing the same dress! Everything is well made and the cut is usually flattering and fits well.
The girls in the shop (the owner and the staff) are all really helpful, offering advise and suggestions of what goes with what. They are friendly and happy to chat even if you are just browsing.
Lewes is full of independent boutiques but Lounge is definitely one of the best.

Love this shop — I always find something a little bit different from the usual stuff in the High Street. The best bit about The Lounge is the owner. She really works with you to help you find something that is just right for you and find I try stuff on that I wouldn’t normally consider. She is also honest when something is working and says so. Great range of clothes but you need to go in regularly because the stock moves fast.

This ladieswear shop just opposite Boots sells a few different brands. One of the ones they sell a lot of is Noa Noa, who do very nice clothes. Unfortunately, Lounge doesn’t really make the most of it’s stock by presenting in nicely. The brands they sell aren’t bargain brands, Noa Noa for example is the upper end of high street prices, but all the clothes are put on the rails without much discernible organisation, which means that the impact of the pieces is lost. There is a rather tatty looking accessories section with a few belts hanging slightly forlornly. The shop assistant was very friendly, but I feel that this shop could be a lot more than it is, if just a bit of effort was put into presenting the stock better, and maybe having a bit of an interior makeover.

I came here while shopping in Lewes with a friend, the aim of my trip was to try and find my Mum a birthday present. Lounge was the last shop I entered in to, probably the first one that wasn’t a chain store or a charity shop.
Unfortunately though, the clothes weren’t really right for what I wanted. The products were fashionable enough, offering formal and evening wear, all for women.
Price wise, it was also a little bit steep. This isn’t greatly surprising in a place like Lewes, but I just wasn’t bowled over by the selection, especially not at the prices, and especially when Brighton is so close.