Oops & Downes

This is another gem of Horsforth that I had previously been unaware of until my recent visit. As lingerie shops go I usually avoid them in favour of cheaper stores, since I am a fairly unassuming size which requires little specialist attention! I really do feel for any girls out there whose only option is to spend a vast amount purely due to their cup size requirements.
But, I would suggest to those ladies, this shop may be the secret you’ve been hoping for. The first thing my friend and I noticed on entering was the extensive range of sizes within. Usually all you can hope for is B — E but we were seeing AAs to Gs, and beyond, all over the place! There was also a beautiful selection of night dresses, a lacy ruby red item caught my eye, some cosy looking dressing gowns and some delightful ‘cyber jammies’ pyjamas. My favourite nightwear item was a sort of ‘boyfriend shirt’ type night dress, which looked like it would be both comfy and sexy in that very casual kind of way.
For all you nightwear and underwear needs this place is both great value and beautifully stocked. The staff are helpful too, so don’t be afraid to ask. Lovely!

Full to the brim of sales items at the moment and quite busy but the staff still have time to help you out whilst maintaining a neat rail for you to browse through.
The shop is large and dedicated to lingerie and swimwear, not only that but it also specialises in mastectomy bras and swimwear as well as whilst also catering for many sizes. This is a commendable shop as it allows women who don’t fit the bell shaped curve of boring normality to find suitable underwear and have good choice over what they can by too, it is rather expensive with this niche though.

I popped in here the other day to stock up on some essentials without having to face the terrifying gaggle of pre-​teens and their mums that seem to have permanent residence in town centre underwear shops. I thought it was just your average lingerie shop, but realised when I went in that they specialise in helping women to feel confident and feminine after mastectomies. I was so impressed with the work they were doing, and the help they customers while I was there, that I felt I just had to write a glowing review. The assistants here obviously enjoy their jobs, and go out of their way to make all their customers feel welcome. Although they were quite busy they did not seem rushed, and one lady who was obviously finding the experience difficult received constant attention and support from staff who seemed to know exactly just what to say. As well as specialist services they also have a really nice range of non-​masectomy items, and offer a free sizing consultation in a non-​terrifying environment that didn’t, for once, give me flashbacks to being pushed and prodded by a rather violent matronly lady in the Debenham’s changing rooms. A really pleasant, even empowering environment which removes the sleaze from lingerie shopping and provides a fantastic service to women in need. Five stars!

Oops & Downes is an airy and comfortable lingerie shop that has a wonderful collection of retail lingerie from sizes AA — J. You’d normally think that larger sized cups come in boring designs and unflattering patterns. Nicola Jane has changed my perception of this immensely.
Pretty, girly and fun seem to be the name of the game in this particular shop. Swimwear and sleepwear is also available and the variety of prices and styles means it’s easy to tailor for different needs.
Private appointments for lingerie fitting can be made by calling the shop and free measuring is available all day.
Make sure you have self control over your budget before you enter!