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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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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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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Fit guides highlight where edges, sheaths, waistlines, or jumpsuit rises may differ—ensuring form meets function
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Dive into Tellar posts like:
Occasionwear – technical style guide
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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)
Get Your Tape Ready
Use Tellar’s printable measure or request one by post—accuracy starts with precise data.Complete Your Profile
Enter bust, waist, hip, torso length (optional) at the create-profile page.Browse Stores
UK: John Lewis, Next, Phase Eight, Karen MillenUS: Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks, RevolveLet Tellar Guide You
Pick each item, then see which size fits you best before adding to basket. Real-time size mapping = no guesswork.Check Fit Notes
Use Tellar’s guides for fabric behavior and form fit advice to confirm fit workings.Complete Purchase & Enjoy
Orders arrive confidently sized—ready to wear or tailor, with fewer returns.
Why This Curated Duo Works
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 profile → tellar.co.uk
Store Size Lookup → tellar.co.uk
Printable size tape → accessible via your Tellar dashboard
🔄 Related Tellar Live Posts
All are live on Tellar.co.uk:
Occasionwear – technical style guide (Next, John Lewis, Phase Eight, Coast, etc.)
Tellar+1Tellar+1Tellar+2Tellar+2Tellar+2Tellar+1Tellar+1Tellar+10Tellar+10Tellar+10TellarTellar+7Tellar+7Tellar+7TellarFormal Jumpsuits: Why They’re a Must (Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks, Revolve, Adrianna Papell)
TellarThe Anatomy of a High‑End Occasion Outfit (fabric structure, fit, tailoring)
Tellar+4Tellar+4Tellar+4Camille Charrière’s Style: brands & fit (How to buy refined pieces)
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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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