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  • Jack Wills
    Unit 67 Gunwharf Quays
    PORTSMOUTH
    Hampshire
    United Kingdom
    PO1 3TU

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Soph xx profile image
Rating - positive on 23/08/2008 by Soph xx (100 reviews)

LOve this shop .. Jack Wills as a wide selection of both men and womens clothes, although can be quite expensive most of the time!! But this store is one of the outlets so you can usually get a bargain, expecially during sale times!!! Clothes are very similar to Abercrombie styles but really good quality - especially the hoodies!!
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Rating - positive on 18/08/2008 by sophieclem (102 reviews)

A great store with lots of lovely clothes for men and women at discounted price, which is great because Jack Wills clothes are expensive. A lovely layout, with a old fashioned varsity theme running throughout the store and the clothing.
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Rating - positive on 09/08/2008 by J3ffroll3r (107 reviews)

This shop is ultra-cool, with cool customers and cool members of staff. The left hand side of the shop sells ladieswear and the right hand side is for men. A lot of college students were milling around the shop, already wearing Jack Wills clothing and looking glam. The shop was quite dark, though, but the music was great.
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Rating - neutral on 29/07/2008 by nattie89 (121 reviews)

A small store with limited stock. Seem to only stock clothes for the very skinny small people and i think its overpriced for what it is. Staff are friendly though and welcome you in.
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Rating - positive on 25/07/2008 by phiasayne (89 reviews)

The only fault with this shop is how it sells the small sizes so quickly! The staff in there are friendly and helpful, you can pick up a good Wills bargain! The decor of the shop is cool too
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Rating - positive on 23/07/2008 by sallylovelock (1 review)

I think although jack wills is very expensive, if people want to shop there? then they can.. i dont think its right for people to say whether to or whether not to shop there. Everybody had different taste in clothes! i personally love jack wills.. but again.. its not to suit everyone!
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emma17 profile image
Rating - positive on 22/07/2008 by emma17 (83 reviews)

so good. cheap clothes only a season out. i love jack will clothing and to get them cheap is just brilliant. the staff are well dresed and lovely welcoming people.
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Rating - negative on 15/07/2008 by amiker123 (534 reviews)

The clothing is far too overpriced for what you get and the staff arent much help, infact they make you feel like you shouldnt be there, which if you ask me is terrible salesmanship!!
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Rating - negative on 10/07/2008 by fluff9999 (193 reviews)

Jack Wills is one of the worst clothing brands in the country worn by arrogant young teenagers i beleive it is the most over rated store in the area and do not recommend that anyone shops there! 1/10
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Rating - negative on 24/06/2008 by savie006 (101 reviews)

The Products all seem to similar to me. And very over priced if you were going to spend £"150 on a top why not spend it on a armani or vesace. Staff were not to encouraging or welcoming. The shop is small and not much of a variety. I would not recommend it.
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Rating - negative on 21/06/2008 by ben_mitchell (99 reviews)

Personally i can not see why people want to shop here. The staffin my opinion are lazy and as for the prices. Well they are ridiculous. something that proabl cost £5 to make cost 10X more in what is supposed to be an outlet shop
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ocav profile image
Rating - neutral on 15/06/2008 by ocav (105 reviews)

Pretty cool shop. Incredibly preppy and the most annoying thing about the shop is the people that actually shop in there! The product range alone is acually pretty cool and its reasonably priced. But the fellow customers and employees make this shop a stay away for me.
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Rating - positive on 13/06/2008 by Hamish (100 reviews)

this i think is the best jack wills in the country it sells the last set of stuff but for much cheaper, although it is a bit of a gamble when you go as to what is there and what sizes they have its worth it as you can pick up some great deals
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Rating - neutral on 09/06/2008 by lozm22789 (200 reviews)

A good place to buy quality last seasons Jack Wills items at reduced prices. I believe the mark up is so great in normal Jack Wills stores that in the dicount store you are still paying a rather high price. The store supplies both male and female items which appeal to the preppy population of Portsmouth. the staff are mostly helpful if not a little on the patronising side!
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Rating - negative on 09/06/2008 by Siany-sian (100 reviews)

I don't like Jack Wills. How can they possibly think that a cardigan is worth 60 quid just because it has the words 'Jack Wills' stamped on it? And how they can they charge such extortionate prices, knowing that the majority of their customers are students - the sort of people who can least afford to spend so much! Also, Jack Wills are discontinuing sizes above a size 14. That means that their very biggest size is a 14 which, believe it or not, is smaller than the average Britsh woman. The only saving grace is that this store is an outlet so you can find some 'bargains' but, in Jack Wills language, that still means spending 30 quid. Stupid Jack Wills.
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Rating - positive on 04/06/2008 by wills4023 (57 reviews)

This is a nice shop, with good quality clothing, is expensive however, but you get what you pay for. the shop is small and being an outlet often has old styles of clothing. The staffs are helpful and located in Gunwharf Quays there is good access to parking and other shops. Worth a visit.
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tayarr profile image
Rating - neutral on 01/06/2008 by tayarr (98 reviews)

it is a good shop, very british and prep look for teens. but quite expensive to purchase items from on a regualr basis. very summery
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Rating - positive on 31/05/2008 by kitegirl (156 reviews)

a good quality range of clothing aimed to be the ' university outfitters' for british students. They take on a classic british look, and although prices are remarkably high you pay to wear the brand name. This outlet is a considerable amount cheaper than any other jack wills store you will come across!
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lily profile image
Rating - positive on 30/05/2008 by lily (23 reviews)

Tis is a very good shop, however it is only an outfitters, so it does not have all the newest jack wills fashions. The staff are welcoming and very helpful, this store has a very preppy feel to it, which attracts more customers
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epb31 profile image
Rating - positive on 30/05/2008 by epb31 (101 reviews)

A neat and well kept shop. The clothes are fab, selling classic and modern items. The prices are incredibly reasonable given the quality. If anything, one can only complain that it should be slightly bigger, so it can display more great clothes.
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sali profile image
Rating - positive on 30/05/2008 by sali (45 reviews)

Jack Will's is a highly fashionable store with very young, polite staff members behind the desk everytime I go into the shop. The store sells items from hoodies to trackie bottoms to anything like underwear. The clothes in this store are always of a very high quality.
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Rating - neutral on 30/05/2008 by -adz9- (100 reviews)

This shop does have good points and bad points. It is a very small shop with not a lot in it. The clothes are very good quality, stylish and smart, but be prepared to pay quite a high price.
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gmacari profile image
Rating - neutral on 30/05/2008 by gmacari (21 reviews)

Im not to sure bout this particular Jack Wills. to start with, the store is very small, alot smaller than any others ive been in, which can make it a bit crowded from time to time. also i feel that sometimes i find myself paying expensive prices for something that you could buy elsewhere for a lot cheaper. Having said that, some of the clothes in there are really worth the money, they are all very good quality products and ive found the staff to be as helpful as they can be.
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Rating - negative on 30/05/2008 by welshcakes17 (250 reviews)

One of the most overrated shops I have seen. The staff are very rude and do not seem to know where anything is. The shop is very small and therefore can be very crowded on the weekends. Although the clothes are good quality, they are extremely expensive and it is not worthwhile spending your money.
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Rating - positive on 29/05/2008 by slumsden (167 reviews)

Great store and great prices for the quality of clothing. Store is quite small however and can be quite hard getting around on a busy day. Layout is good and very well organised and staff are always welcoming and friendly.
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Rating - positive on 29/05/2008 by acb99 (594 reviews)

The staff in Jack Wills are always excellent however the clothes can be a bit pricey. The classic, preppy look appeals to most and the clothes are comfortable and well made. The main downside to the store is the size as it is incredibly small and probably doesn't have as much stock as it could.
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Rating - neutral on 28/05/2008 by Steph_17 (100 reviews)

Love the clothing, it's the usual Jack Wills range which is brilliant and very high quality. However the store in gunwarf is too small and can sometimes be diffifcult to get in and around the store. However the staff are friendly and it's kept looking the best it can with such a small amounf of space.
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Rating - neutral on 28/05/2008 by claireybear. (201 reviews)

a well thought out shop layout.
friendly staff and a welcoming environment.
trendy clothes, which are priced according to the label.
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Rating - neutral on 27/05/2008 by lks17 (101 reviews)

This is not the best Jack Wills i have been into, however it is a good outlet to visit if you are after Jack WIlls clothing but not at the usual high prices. The choice can be very limited by way of the size but you can always find a gem to tkae away.
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Rating - neutral on 27/05/2008 by amyoh (101 reviews)

The staff are very friendly and welcoming, its an outlet store so the clothing is reduced however the reductions arent very good. The clothing is rather plain and over priced however you can pick up some nice tracksuit bottoms and polo tee's.
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Rating - neutral on 27/05/2008 by Helen64 (104 reviews)

This store has good quality clothing which is a bit pricey but lasts a long time. However for such a big brand the stock is minimal and the has a limited amount of different sizes. However the clothing is fun and comfy
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Rating - positive on 26/05/2008 by allychai (82 reviews)

Good quality clothes, which are quite expensive but that is what you get for the brand name. The hoodies are comfy and classic, and the underwear is cute. Although this shop in particular in Gunwharf is too small for such a brand like Jack Wills, as the choice is limited due to the size.
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Rating - positive on 26/05/2008 by *Frog* (100 reviews)

The shop itself is not very good because it's very small but i like all the clothes and they are all really good quality but maybe a bit expensive.
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Rating - neutral on 26/05/2008 by daveyk (99 reviews)

quite a nice store with helpful and friendly staff. but quite a small store so the range is quite small in store. probably not the best jack wills and there are other shops in gunwharf that you will get a better range in.
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Rating - negative on 24/05/2008 by sll1637 (200 reviews)

I love Jack Wills but I don't think that this branch has a very good choice as it is very small and there is often not much on sale. I prefer to shop for Jack Wills online.
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Rating - neutral on 24/05/2008 by georgie 1991 (136 reviews)

Jack Wills in Gunwharf is an outlet store but is still quite expensive. However you can find a good bargain and when you do the clothing is always good quality and the staff are lovely.
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Rating - negative on 24/05/2008 by mfwilkm1 (163 reviews)

This Jack Wills is absolutely tiny! The staff in there is very limited and there really isn't much to see in there. Even though the clothes are of good quality they are not very original and the styles are all the same. I have been in there so many times and have never ended up buying anything.
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Rating - positive on 23/05/2008 by alexcole1990 (200 reviews)

This shop is great because the style of the clothes sold in the shop are very popular with the teenage generation at present. the clothes are great because they are relatively well priced considering their high quality. the shop is great as it is styled remarkably with aquamarine walls and a white floor. the staff are extremely curtious and helpful which is great because they had no reluctance to find a piece of stock from the stock room or give assistance in getting down an item from a display.
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Rating - positive on 19/05/2008 by von (162 reviews)

Being an outlet store, the clothes tend to be cheaper than they would be otherwise, which I think is really good! They have a good range, but it's not a huge shop!
Friendly staff though and the clothes are of a good quality! You definitely get what you pay for!
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cole profile image
Rating - positive on 18/05/2008 by cole (102 reviews)

This shop is cheaper than the original jack wills shop so is a good place to buy jack wills if you are not too keen on spending so much! Sometimes the sizes are limitted but generally they have a good selection and the staff are helpful and kind.
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Rating - positive on 18/05/2008 by Seb (99 reviews)

This outlet is cheaper than the original Jack Wills shops (which are quite overpriced) but still boasts and very good selection of quality clothing, its an experience in it self feeling the atmosphere in the shop and the staff are very kind. Its very well decorated and If you have the money this is definatly a great place to shop.
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Rating - positive on 18/05/2008 by NooshaV (128 reviews)

The Jack Wills is an outlet in gunwharf, and is good because all of the clothes here are much cheaper than any other Jack Wills retailer, although the prices are much lower, it is the previous season's clothes and the size range is limited, however if you don't mind not buying this season's range of clothes, this shop is very good for you.
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Rating - positive on 15/05/2008 by Lewrichardson (246 reviews)

Typically the Jack Wills range is very expensive, but as this is an outlet store, you are able to get the same, high quality items at a fraction of the usual price. This allows you to dress in the latest fashion bearing the renowned Jack Wills logo, without melting you credit card. This particular store has a wide variety of clothes, such as jeans, T-shirts and underwear, in a range of sizes. The staff are always happy to help and offer their expertise on the Jack Wills range. All of this combined makes shopping in the Jack Wills outlet store in gunwharf quays a real pleasure and i am always happy with any purchase i make, whether it is for me or as a gift for a friend, from this store.
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Rating - positive on 14/05/2008 by SB_123 (7 reviews)

Jack wills is a great place if you enjoy the typical english 'preppy' look. The great thing about the Portsmouth store is that it is an outlet, this means you can pick up some great items at cheaper prices than on the website. The general atmosphere in the shop is great and everyone is friendly, and although the garments may be slightly more expensive than other high street stores you deffinatly get what you pay for.
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Rating - positive on 10/05/2008 by NicholasL (288 reviews)

Quite an expensive brand. But as always you get what you pay for. The quality is brilliant and whilst the line may not appeal to everyone. If you like your "preppy" clothing this really is the best brand for it. Furthermore the shop has a really unique friendly atmosphere with many teens working in there, all the while nice mellow music is played really adding to your shopping experience.
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Rating - neutral on 08/05/2008 by hettiedc (171 reviews)

The range of Jack Wills is usually quite expensive, however this outlet store is great for the prices are significantly reduced. Although a lot of the stock is from the previous season their range tends to remain the same with their classic English preppy look of tracksuit bottoms, knitwear and polos. The store isn't always that tidy and they don't always stock your size but somtimes you can pick up a great bargain.
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Rating - positive on 04/05/2008 by benrk (299 reviews)

Hugely popular. Hugely expensive. Jack Wills is up there with Abercrombie as being the brand to be seen in; this can be seen as a good or a bad thing. Jack Wills sells some really nice stylish clothing, and I always end up going in when i'm in Gunwharf Quays. They're selling 'Hunter by Jack Wills' wellies which made me laugh, who would spend £170 on those!
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