CurvyU is always my first stop when I need an outfit with the 'wow' factor.

There is a wide range of styles, shapes and colours so there is something to suit everyone, whether you are looking for some nicely fitting casual jeans and tops, a smart work outfit or something for a night out.

There are lots of well know labels represented here, including Personal Choice, Yoek, Q'Neel and Lebek, but prices are very reasonable so you know you will get real quality clothing and value for money.

However, the best part of the shopping experience here is the personal advice and service. Unlike chain stores where you can be wandering the racks for ages before an assistant notices you need help, you can go in, tell the owner, Leah, what sort of event you are shopping for and a bit about your usual taste in clothes and she will come up with lots of great suggestions.

My top tip is to be open-minded when you go in and try some of the combinations they suggest - they might not be what you would initially go for, but once you try them on you soon see the difference!

You can also get advice on which items to mix and match, and which accessories, shoes and other piece can be used so that you get plenty of wear out of your purchases, and there are some great pieces of statement jewellery and other accessories on sale alongside the clothing lines.

I think I'd be hard pressed to ever shop in one of the high street plus size stores again, as the whole shopping experience at CurvyU is a revelation! Highly recommended!