4 years ago, I packed up all my belongings in a pretty little house in Essex, UK, and crossed the ocean to start a new life in good ol’ USA. You see I had spent the last 12 years of my life living in the UK. Spending summers partying away in London, creating life-long memories at university in Loughborough and Coventry, building a professional career in London and eventually taking a promotion and moving out to Essex. In those 12 years, I grew, evolved and became the adult I am today. The UK was home….
I expected to miss a lot about the UK – amazing TV, delicious candy and chocolate, yummy English breakfast, British folk’s wonderfully dry sense of humor, etc. One thing I didn’t expect to miss as much were UK brands – specifically fashion brands aka high street brands. Don’t get me wrong, I actually prefer living in the states and I’ve discovered lots of amazing brands here, but try as I might, I haven’t been able to give up on UK brands.
Thankfully, I haven’t had to. Most of my fav brands ship to the states and even offer free return policies. Happy days!! Because sharing is caring, I’ve compiled some of my fav brands and categorized them by their shipping and returns policies for your pleasure. Click away and be prepared to make a compulsive purchase or two 😉
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This brand is dear to my heart – wonderfully British, colorful and uplifting. They not only have an amazing women’s line but the most adorable pieces for minis and cool looks for men too! You can imagine my delight when I was approached to be an ambassador. Ecstatic doesn’t even come close! Expect to see lots of Boden pieces on the blog in the near future, similar to this gorgeous blouse I’m wearing in the shot above.
They offer free shipping for orders over $75 and a great return policy.
Funny enough I didn’t really shop much at Next while I lived in the UK. But when I moved to the states and had my little one, it became my go-to for my little one’s wardrobe. Great quality, lovely designs and super affordable. Their women’s line is great as well!
They offer free shipping for orders over $30. From past experience, they arrive within a few days too. Shop Next.
This amazing brand has been around for over a hundred years (yep!) and pretty much a national treasure. Back in the day, I associated it with middle-aged/older lady shopping but in recent years, their women’s line became super fashionable. I’m proud to say I own a few pieces from here. I also buy a great deal of my little one’s clothes from here too. Lovely designs, amazing quality and very affordable too.
They offer free shipping on orders over $50 or pay a $5 shipping fee – ridiculously quick shipping. Almost next-day in fact.
This is my go-to brand for my everyday quality handbag. My brown Traveller bag has been with me a long time and literally traveled around the world with me. Classy and quirky cute styles, amazing quality and in a variety of dreamy colors.
They offer free shipping for orders over $100. They usually have a few great sales running. Definitely worth checking out. Shop The Cambridge Satchel Company.
Have a nightout planned and looking to slay the heck out of folks? This brand right here does that and more. Daring, sexy pieces galore! I’ll be honest, I haven’t shopped here in a minute but if I ever need to snatch wigs at an event, this will be my first stop.
They offer free shipping. Shop House of CB.
This brand is classy sexy heaven. I still rock the heck out of gowns I bought from here 8 years ago! Yep! Wonderfully designed, excellent quality and sure to make you stand out in the best possible way. This is my go-to-brand for wedding guest attire that I’m sure no one else will be wearing! Shop AQ/AQ.
FREE Shipping and Returns
Everyone’s favorite UK brand. I debated including them on this list because I’m pretty everyone knows they ship internationally but I felt they needed to be included. They’re my go-to for last minute i-need-an-outfit shopping and they can be trusted to have EVERYTHING!
They offer free shipping for orders over $40 and are pretty much the pioneers of free returns.
This lovely feminine brand used to be my go-to for pretty work and occasionwear. Pretty, pretty pieces at reasonable prices.
They offer free shipping and returns for orders over $150.
This brand delivers on classic quality pieces. I still have a coat or 2 I bought from them years and years ago!
They offer free shipping and free returns for orders over $125.
Ok, this isn’t a UK brand. It’s a deliciously French brand. All their pieces are effortlessly beautiful. If I could buy every piece, I would. Alas they are pretty pricey so I wait anxiously for sales in order to indulge.
They offer free shipping and returns for orders over $200.
Honorary Mention
Love love love this brand! Every item sold is top-notch quality and tastefully designed. They also sell quite a few other brands – lots and lots of amazing UK brands. I buy quite a few of my little one’s pieces from here too.
Shipping to the US costs $15 and it does take a few days to arrive but well worth it in my opinion.
So there you have it! My fav UK brands that ship to the US. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Just brands, I gravitate to when either myself or the little one are in need of something new. Trusted quality, hassle-free shopping and with almost a guarantee that you won’t be meeting anyone else wearing the same outfit as you anytime soon!
Know any other brands you adore in the UK that ship to the US? Share away in the comments section! Let’s pass on this vital knowledge to fellow shopaholics 🙂
6 comments
Tsobis
April 10, 2019 at 11:49 pm
The quality of UK clothes are unmatched. I’m excited to have this as reference anytime I want to shop from the UK!
Ps: your hard work is inspiring. You inspire me to keep pushing and write more in my blog. Enjoyed this post as always ❤️
Chinny
April 12, 2019 at 11:54 pm
It truly is! Whenever I need a new piece in my wardrobe, my first reaction is to hit up UK brands lol. Thanks for the words of encouragement hun! Keeps me going knowing folks find this valuable 🙂
Suzanne
April 12, 2019 at 11:08 pm
Dorothy Perkins!
Next feels like a lifetime ago. Probably shopped there more in my mid teens and haven’t been in a while.
Chinny
April 12, 2019 at 11:55 pm
Yass! I almost added Dorothy Perkins but I haven’t shopped with them since I left lol Next became my go-to when I had the little one – their kids line is everything!
Kechi Ozoka
April 30, 2019 at 10:28 pm
Really enjoyed this post. I’m bookmarking it for future reference. I do miss my UK brands too especially here in Canada where the selection is not great………..
Let the shopping begin!!!!
Chinny
May 2, 2019 at 3:12 am
Yasss!! Happy shopping! I haven’t moved on at all and always end up on UK sites on my search for something new lol