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Cambridge Shops

Buying clothes, shoes and jewellery when you are dressed as a male (in 'drab') or a female should be straight-forward. Retailers are happy to take your money, and you should be able to return something if it doesn't fit.

The main issues seem to occur if you're in 'drab' and want to try on items. Some shops don't know how to respond, whereas others may ask you to try the men's changing rooms if they have an adjoining companion shop. The most common excuse seems to be: "If you use the changing room, it may upset one of our other customers." If you shop in 'drab', here are some tips for increasing your chances of accessing the changing rooms:

Of course, if it's proving to be a hassle, vote with your feet. Someone else will be happy to take your money.

It would be impossible to rate every shop in Cambridge but we've tried to list some based on our members' experiences. Top marks go to those shops that go out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcome, even when we want to try on items when in 'drab'.

NOTE: Remember that this guidance is based on personal experience on particular days: it's always possible you'll have a different experience when you shop, especially as some shop assistants are more helpful and open-minded than others.

Please contact us at venues mail link with new reviews or queries, or post them on the tgcambs group.



The Listings

General Clothes Shops

Sisley

poor 1 Benet Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QN
01223 361955

This small Italian clothes shop is slightly off the beaten track, which means it's quiet and relaxed. When one of our members shopped there in 'drab', the assistant was only too happy to help, suggesting items and allowing that person to try them on (even passing them new things to try). Definitely recommended!



Tesco

poor NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGE,CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8HE
EXTRA, Saxon Way, BAR HILL, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB23 8EL
(poor selection) MILTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB24 6AY
Yarrow Road, FULBOURN CHERRY HINTON, CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB1 9BF
Willie Snaith Road, NEWMARKET, SUFFOLK, CB8 7AH
[Train Station] ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB7 4DJ

Buy what you want, unisex changing, zip through the tills - no questions asked. Of course, at later times, when you are less likely to be spotted sliding in and out of the changing rooms, they are often locked.



ASDA

poor Beehive Centre, Coldhams Lane - Cambridge CB1 3ER

Buy what you want, unisex changing, zip through the tills - no questions asked. Of course, at later times, when you are less likely to be spotted sliding in and out of the changing rooms, they are often locked.



TK Max

poor Beehive Centre, Coldhams Lane - Cambridge CB1 3ER

Upsides: cheep. Downsides: very poorly organised, many sizing mistakes. Separate changing rooms if you want to try things on, but feel fairly anonymous trudging upstairs with your basket.



Evans

not bad! 13 Grafton Centre, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1PS
Unit 5b, Cambridge Retail Park, New Market Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 8WR

A range of larger sizes, including size 10 shoes and boots without the size 10 heels. Staff generally helpful. Large changing room.



Warehouse

John Lewis in Cambridge exterior
poor Grafton Centre, Cambridge CB1 1PS
Debenhams Grafton Centre, Cambridge CB1 1PS
John Lewis, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DS
Lion Yard Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 3NE

Great if you are actually girl-sized! Personally, I find it an easy shop to wander round in male mode.



Lingerie and Support Clothes

Ok, so you are happy buying a new frock, but what if you need something more intimate, and perhaps a little more expert advice?

Doreens (London)

www.doreenfashions.com
good 644 Lea Bridge Rd, Leyton, London UK E10 6AP

About an hour away by train to Totenham Hale, these friendly ladies have all the bits you might need. Be warned that their primary market is "a bit fetish"... lots of size 10 shoes, but most with 10 inch heels!



Jewelry and Makeup

Lots to do!!!

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