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Curated Shopping Destinations: UK & USA Edition

Author: Stylist at TellarDate: 2025

When shopping smarter, it’s not just what you buy—it’s where and how you shop. These carefully selected UK and USA retailers offer quality pieces, seamless experiences, and precise sizing—amplified by Tellar.co.uk’s free profile and size lookup tool.


🇬🇧 Best UK Curated Clothing Shops

1. John Lewis & Partners

Why it’s curated: Offers a thoughtful mix from premium high-street and contemporary brands—clean filters for occasionwear, designer edits, and next‑day delivery.

Shopping highlight: Occasionwear collections—from tailored dresses to polished jumpsuits.

Tellar tip: Use the [Occasionwear – technical style guide] live on Tellar to sort styles by structure, fabric, and event type Tellar

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2. Next

Why it’s curated: Broad yet refined selection of everyday, party, and workwear styles—plus fast delivery options.

Shopping highlight: Dresses and formalwear with clear-trained sizing tiers.

Tellar tip: Refer to the [same Occasionwear guide] for size flags like “petite fit” and “structured cut” .


3. Phase Eight & Coast

Why they’re curated: Each offers elevated occasion pieces—from midi dresses to embellished gowns—with free returns.

Tellar tip: The technical style guide flags them under “romantic midis” and “structured fabrics” .


4. Karen Millen

Why it’s curated: High-street tailoring that feels premium—sleek silhouettes, luxe fabrics, and smart appeal.

Shopping highlight: Occasion dresses, structured sheath cuts.

Tellar tip: The style guide notes their structured tailoring and suggests trusting Tellar’s bust-waist-hip mapping .


5. UK Designer Boutiques

e.g., John Charles, The Fold London, Pretty Perfect Boutique

Why it’s curated: Boutique-size edits of premium occasion and eventwear, often with in‑store pickup and fast shipping.

Tellar tip: Pick up styles from this curated list in the Occasionwear guideTellar

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🇺🇸 Best USA Curated Clothing Shops

1. Nordstrom

Why it stands out: Strong edit of high-end labels (A.L.C., Veronica Beard, etc.) and high‑street quality pieces.

Shopping highlight: Formal jumpsuits, day-to-evening dresses.

Tellar tip: Pair Nordstrom pieces with Tellar’s US size calculator in real time—no guesswork needed .


2. Bloomingdale’s

Why it stands out: Curated department store mix—from premium eveningwear to chic casuals.

Shopping highlight: Wrap and tailored jumpsuits.

Tellar tip: Refer to the US-based Formal Jumpsuit guide for fabric, fit & posture details .


3. Saks Fifth Avenue

Why it’s curated: Designer edit including Oscar de la Renta and A.L.C., with couture-level tailoring.

Shopping highlight: Luxe crepe and velvet jumpsuits & gowns.

Tellar tip: The formal jumpsuit guide explains fit factors for designer-level tailoring .


4. Revolve & Adrianna Papell

Why they’re curated: Contemporary eveningwear and statement formal jumpsuits—fresh, fashionable and more affordable.

Tellar tip: Both are included in Tellar’s US Formal Jumpsuit category .


🔍 Tellar-Powered Size Accuracy & Fit Confidence

1. Free Size Profile & Measuring Tape

Start at Tellar.co.uk/create-profile, enter your data, and optionally request a printable tape or postal measure.

2. Real-Time Size Mapping

As you browse UK or US sites, Tellar shows your exact size for each retailer—avoiding cart uncertainty

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3. Brand-Specific Fit Notes

Fit guides highlight where edges, sheaths, waistlines, or jumpsuit rises may differ—ensuring form meets function

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4. Technical Style Resources

Dive into Tellar posts like:

These show fit charts, fabric breakouts, delivery speed insights, and styling options.

5. Minimise Returns, Maximise Style

Shop without second-guessing size, and trust that fit means comfort—so your outfit works and lasts.


 How to Shop Smart (Step By Step)

  1. Get Your Tape Ready

    Use Tellar’s printable measure or request one by post—accuracy starts with precise data.

  2. Complete Your Profile

    Enter bust, waist, hip, torso length (optional) at the create-profile page.

  3. Browse Stores

    UK: John Lewis, Next, Phase Eight, Karen Millen

    US: Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks, Revolve

  4. Let Tellar Guide You

    Pick each item, then see which size fits you best before adding to basket. Real-time size mapping = no guesswork.

  5. Check Fit Notes

    Use Tellar’s guides for fabric behavior and form fit advice to confirm fit workings.

  6. Complete Purchase & Enjoy

    Orders arrive confidently sized—ready to wear or tailor, with fewer returns.


Why This Curated Duo Works

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  • UK stores offer fast delivery, well-defined occasionwear collections, and local pickup.

  • US stores bring accessible designer editions and jumpsuit variety with premium fabrics.

  • Tellar sizes you accurately across both markets—no confusion by country.

  • Technical style guides offer context for fit, fabric, and forms to choose with confidence.


🔗 Essential Tellar Links

  • Create your size profiletellar.co.uk

  • Store Size Lookuptellar.co.uk

  • Printable size tape → accessible via your Tellar dashboard


🔄 Related Tellar Live Posts

All are live on Tellar.co.uk:


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✅ Final Word

With curated UK and US stores, tailored Tellar-fit guidance, and technical style know-how, your shopping becomes smart, seamless, and sustainable. Whether you're rounding up occasionwear or elevating your wardrobe staples, your pieces will fit beautifully and perform reliably. Invest in style, invest in fit—and leave returns behind.

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