Amsterdam's most notable department store has a great household goods department and a decent mix of clothing (designer and own-label), kids' wear, jewellery, cosmetics, shoes...

Female fancy pants fanciers should check out this chain (you can call 035 646 5413 for details of other branches). The undies manage to be feminine and attractive, simply...

Amsterdam's globally-acclaimed lingerie designer has her own store on the posh shopping strip of Cornelis Schuytstraat. She also has a boutique in the Nine Streets area...

Mateloos cares for curves. Clothes from sizes 44 to 60: evening wear, sportswear, lingerie - the works.

Metz is wonderful for upmarket gifts: designer furniture, glass and opulent accessories are all available. For lunch with a view, make for the top-floor restaurant designed by...

Easily the most sophisticated lingerie shop in Amsterdam right now, Paars' collections are high end and vary regularly, making it interesting to true lingerie lovers. Galliano,...

V&D means good quality at prices just a step up from HEMA. There's a staggering array of toiletries, cosmetics, leather goods and watches, clothing and underwear for the whole...

A market selling all sorts of stuff. The people packing the pavement are proof of the reasonable prices and range of goods, including new watches, pretty (and not so pretty)...

Amsterdam's largest general market sells everything from pillows to prawns at great prices. The clothes on sale tend to be run-of-the-mill cheapies.