Hobbs

Hobbs runs a standalone store on Long Acre, one of Covent Garden's principal shopping streets. The British womenswear label is known for polished, feminine clothing and occasionwear, and is recognised for tailored dresses, coats and workwear that aim for a refined, put-together look across the seasons and a broad range of occasions.

The range covers dresses, tailoring, coats, knitwear, blouses, trousers and skirts, along with footwear and accessories. Occasionwear is a particular strength, with pieces for weddings, events and smart daywear sitting alongside more relaxed everyday separates and seasonal prints, so shoppers can dress for both formal and casual moments from one brand. The store page lists personal styling among its services, with appointments bookable online.

Hobbs Covent Garden store with personal styling

The collections are arranged by category, with occasion pieces, coats and workwear given clear space and fitting rooms and staff support for sizing across the womenswear ranges. A personal styling appointment gives time with a stylist to pull a coordinated outfit together, and the store also runs a message-our-stylists service by text during opening hours for quick questions. For occasionwear in particular, the personal styling option is the practical way to use the shop.

What to expect on a visit

The official store page lists opening hours of 09:30 to 19:30 from Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 19:30 on Saturday and 10:00 to 19:00 on Sunday. Long Acre runs between Covent Garden and Leicester Square stations, so the store is easy to reach from either. Hobbs is one of the established British clothing shops in Covent Garden, and GANNI on Floral Street offers a Copenhagen contrast a few minutes away.