Among the shops in Westbourne Arcade, No19 is the one at number 19, and what you will find inside is a carefully chosen edit of European designer womenswear rather than a wall of everything. The address is 19 Westbourne Arcade, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9AY, and the phone is 01202 767888.
The arcade itself is a covered Victorian parade off Poole Road, which is worth knowing if you are planning a trip and the weather is doing something Dorset-typical. We are also online across the UK, so if you cannot get to Bournemouth the edit is still open to you.
At a glance
- 19 Westbourne Arcade, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9AY
- European designer womenswear, chosen for quality, cut and considered design
- Brands include Marella, Dea Kudibal, L'Agence, Patrizia Pepe, Pennyblack, Creenstone, Rosemunde Copenhagen and Kennel & Schmenger
- Honest fit advice from a team who know the brands properly
- The same edit is available online
- Finding the boutique
- What we carry
- Trying things on
- Shopping the edit online
- Frequently asked questions
Finding the boutique
Westbourne Arcade runs between Poole Road and Seamoor Road, a short walk from the centre of Westbourne. We are at number 19, which is where the name comes from.
Bournemouth has plenty of places to buy clothes. What an arcade shop offers that a high street does not is the scale of the thing: a smaller room, a smaller edit, and someone who has seen every piece in it arrive.
What we carry
The edit is European designer womenswear, and it is chosen rather than assembled. Quality, cut and considered design are the three things a piece is judged on before it comes into the shop.
Marella and Patrizia Pepe cover the Italian end, tailoring and separates that hold their shape. Dea Kudibal is the Danish silk, dresses and blouses in prints that do not date the way a season does. L'Agence brings the denim. Pennyblack sits alongside Marella in the Max Mara group and does the more relaxed version of the same cut. Creenstone and Rosemunde Copenhagen handle outerwear and the soft, fine-knit end of a wardrobe.
Footwear is mostly Kennel & Schmenger, a German shoemaker. Customers tend to arrive asking for it by name, usually because someone has told them about the fit.
Roughly how the edit divides, if you are coming in for something specific:
- Dresses and silk. The deepest part of the shop, and where Dea Kudibal sits.
- Tailoring and separates. Marella and Patrizia Pepe, for trousers, blazers and coats.
- Denim. L'Agence, across several rises and leg shapes.
- Shoes and accessories. Kennel & Schmenger, with jewellery and bags alongside.
There is jewellery too, and it does a different job from the clothes. Boho Betty bracelets are built to stack, four and five at a time, so a collection grows rather than arriving complete.
Trying things on
This is the part that does not translate online, and it is the reason to come in.
Sizing moves between European designers. A 12 in one house is not a 12 in another, and the difference is often more about how a shoulder is cut than about a number. The team here know the brands well enough to say which one will suit you, and to say when something does not.
That last part matters. Personal service in fashion retail has become rare, and most of it now means being agreed with. Honest fit advice is more useful and occasionally less comfortable.
Shopping the edit online
Everything in the shop is on the website, so the edit travels. Designer dresses is the deepest part of it, and Dea Kudibal is where most of the silk sits.
If you are unsure between two sizes, ring before you order. It is quicker than a return and the answer is usually specific to the piece rather than to the brand.
Frequently asked questions
Where is No19 Boutique in Westbourne Arcade?
No19 Boutique is at 19 Westbourne Arcade, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9AY. The arcade is a covered Victorian parade running between Poole Road and Seamoor Road, a short walk from the centre of Westbourne. The boutique takes its name from the number. You can reach the team on 01202 767888.
What brands does No19 Boutique stock?
The edit is European designer womenswear. It includes Marella and Patrizia Pepe for Italian tailoring and separates, Dea Kudibal for Danish silk dresses and blouses, L'Agence for denim, Pennyblack, Creenstone for outerwear, and Rosemunde Copenhagen for fine knitwear and soft basics. Footwear is largely Kennel & Schmenger, and there is jewellery from Boho Betty. The brands change as the buy changes, so the website is the current picture.
Can I buy from No19 Boutique online?
Yes. The boutique sells online across the UK, and the website carries the same edit as the shop rather than a separate selection. If you are between sizes or unsure how a particular designer comes up, it is worth ringing the boutique before ordering, because the answer is usually specific to the piece rather than to the brand as a whole.
Can the team help with sizing and fit?
Yes, and it is the main reason to visit in person. Sizing varies between European designers, and the difference is often in how a garment is cut through the shoulder or the waist rather than in the size on the label. The team know the brands well enough to suggest which will suit you, and to tell you honestly when something does not. That is more useful than being agreed with.
Who is the No19 edit for?
Women who already know what they like and would rather buy fewer, better things. The buying is built around quality, cut and considered design rather than the trend of the week, so pieces are chosen to stay in a wardrobe for years rather than for a season. If you are after something disposable, this is the wrong shop, and the team would rather tell you that than sell you one.
Written by No19 Boutique
No19 Boutique curates European designer womenswear from 19 Westbourne Arcade in Bournemouth, chosen for quality, cut and considered design. The team knows the brands properly and will tell you honestly what suits you, in store and online across the UK.