Pinkstripes on Pulteney Bridge is one of those independent ladies fashion shops that Bath is famous for. Opened in March 2005, it caters for both the young lady and the lady who is young at heart. The typical customer is one who loves her clothes and is brave enough to wear something a little different.

Pinkstripes is not one of those very expensive boutiques with top designer labels, but it does have a number of labels that are unique to Bath. The shop’s policy is to buy a few of each type of dress to reduce the chances of attending the same party as someone else wearing the same dress. Labels include well-known names such as Nougat and Naf Naf, and from spring next year will include Sticky Fingers and Fenn Wright Manson. Less well-known names include Mink bikini, whose clothes are always beautifully finished with the lining almost as eye-catching as the outside. Hunters & Gatherers and Bayliss Knight, two British companies, supply most of the party wear and they are truly made for that very special occasion. Jeans are by David Bitton. Pinkstripes concentrates on fashion and accessories.

Complementing that beautiful dress is costume jewellery by Mikey and a new arrival is evening shoes by Magrit of Spain. Finally, in spring 2007, Pinkstripes will be selling fashion belts by Post & Co. The owner Rafaelle and her friends Joanne and Doris are passionate about fashion and nothing is too much trouble for their customers.