Welcome

Established in 1992 by Tessa Sturdy, Private Collection moved to Forest Row, East Sussex in October 2011.  For 19 years, we have provided individual styling, sourcing clothes not easily found in other High Street stores. We pride ourselves on the reputation we have earned for friendly and helpful service, no matter how small the purchase.  We want to help you look and feel great, no matter what shape or age you are.  Relax, take your time and feel free to browse, with no pressure to purchase unless you want to. 

Private Collection caters for ladies from age 20+ (there is no upper limit!) and carries sizes 8-16   (larger sizes sometimes available on request). We offer a wide range of casual and smart outfits, to fit any occasion from Mother of the Bride to relaxed daywear.

In our bright, new premises, we have a sales area downstairs for informal wear and our upstairs showroom contains everything you will need for a more dressy event.  We are happy to spend time discussing individual requirements and helping even the most under-confident lady to find a look that suits her.  We like to be realistic with the styles you will find here - even the most formal can be adapted to work in your wardrobe after your special occasion.  Add our inexpensive co-ordinating accessories, such as shoes, handbags, jewellery, scarves, hats and fascinators and you can achieve top to toe designer style, but for a lot less!

We are happy to spend time discussing individual requirements and helping even the most under-confident lady to find a look that suits her. We want to help you look and feel great, no matter what shape or age you are. Feel free to browse, with no pressure to purchase unless you want to.

We like to be  realistic with the styles you will find here – even the most formal can be adapted to work in your wardrobe after that special occasion. Add inexpensive co-ordinating accessories, such as shoes, handbags, jewellery, hats and fascinators and you can achieve that top to toe designer style, but for a lot less!

Still worried about what to wear? Tessa is also an experienced colour and image consultant. If you're anxious about that "special" outfit, why not book a consultation and find out which colours and shapes really suit you? With a little help, you'll gain the confidence to try different styles and feel more comfortable about the way you can look.