Agree Monsoon one of the few retailers you can find reasonable clothes up to 22. I have an embroidered skirt from there I've worn lots of times over the Christmas period. Also, the assistants always seem pleasant. Otherwise, so far as I'm concerned the high street is a washout.

The styleadvice site is a briliant idea, and I'm sure I'd have used it a lot when younger but the brands covered there so far don't appeal to me, not because they are too youthful (though some of the styles are - eg v short skirts), but because they are not the quality I prefer. I'd like to see it expanded so it has items in various budget ranges as well as styles.

Except for the occasional find in M and S, I'd rather pay a bit more for something I feel good wearing. On those grounds, Monsoon gets it about right - not very expensive but quality good enough.

My favourite is Marina Rinaldi - but must admit they are expensive. And now, for jeans, NYDJ Tummy Tuck - also not cheap, but well worth the money for the effect they deliver.

As for online, some Spirito things have also proved very good - specially basic sweaters, etc - and the length is fine for me because I'm tall. But generally I find the line a bit on the frumpy side. However, they say they are going to make the Spring collection more stylish, and also take the more youthful (but still not exactly cutting edge) Artigiano up to 22 - so that's good news.

Otherwise, Boden are a favourite, who have some great things up to a (generous) 20. And, as basics, I've just bought a couple of cashmere sweaters from Lands End which I'm pleased with.