We aim to give you links to all of the clothing and accessory shops that we like, but some people simply rise above all the rest and deserve a special category all to themselves.

Here you will find those purveyors of fashion who go that extra mile and really, really do deserve your business.

The Darling Sisters try out every shop and service that we link to, so you know what you are getting. The people listed here are those who stand out in our minds as the best of all. What have they achieved to get onto this page?

• Inclusivity. We believe that all people, no matter their shape or size, background, abilities or preferences, deserve to look and feel fantastic and be treated with respect. So, apparently, do these businesses.
• Sizing! In line with being inclusive, these businesses aim to provide a range of sizing that suits, you know, people. It is not easy to do this, as of course people come in a huge range of shapes and sizes, but these businesses stand out by at least making the attempt, and most importantly, they treat all cutomers with the same respect. This is a rare and wonderful thing, and we hope and pray that we will be able to keep adding to this list. (And for those business owners who would like their shops to appear on this page - you know what you have to do!)
• Quality - of product and of service. It is wonderful to find a fashion emporium that you know is doing its best, and when you walk out the door, or click off the page, and you are left with that glowy feeling that you and your business were consdered really really important, that is even more wonderful. Most wonderful of all is when you check out your new purchases and realise that you have really hit that quality button, and your new garments or accessories are destined to become old wardrobe favourites years and years hence.

So, Charming Friends, if you are looking for something really special, do consider these marvellous emporia won't you?

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