Swapping your woolly hat and scarf for sandals and sunglasses is a great feeling. But you may have outgrown some of your seasonal outfits since last year, or just fancy treating yourself to something new.
Here at Wearside Echoes, we love taking a shopping trip down memory lane. So we’re heading out to some of your go-to places for a wardrobe refresh – the stores you can no longer visit in the city.
Dozens of readers got in touch on our nostalgia Facebook group – which you can join here – to shout out some of their top choices, from Binns to C&A and Books.
See if any of your favourites made our round-up below, and don’t forget to visit our website here to sign up for our free retro newsletter, sent every month.
. C&A
Sunderland's C&A was a popular meeting spot in its day - but it was also a popular choice for your spring and summer wardrobe. Elaine Howe said: "C&A kept up with fashion, well made and reasonably priced." Photo: Sunderland Echo
. Geordie Jeans
Despite having Geordie in its title, Geordie Jeans in Blandford Street was once one of the most popular clothes shops in Sunderland. Yvonne Mutimer was one of those giving it a shout-out for a wardrobe refresh. Photo: Sunderland Echo
1. C&A
Sunderland's C&A was a popular meeting spot in its day - but it was also a popular choice for your spring and summer wardrobe. Elaine Howe said: "C&A kept up with fashion, well made and reasonably priced." Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Geordie Jeans
Despite having Geordie in its title, Geordie Jeans in Blandford Street was once one of the most popular clothes shops in Sunderland. Yvonne Mutimer was one of those giving it a shout-out for a wardrobe refresh. Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Binns
Binns in Fawcett Street, pictured in 1962. Hazel Luke and Lesley Maddison gave the Wallis concession in Binns a mention. Was it one of your favourites? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Strand
Was Strand in High Street West one of your must-visit shops on a trip to town? Mentioned by Denise Harrison, Sylvia Todner, Pauline Scholes and more Wearside Echoes readers. Photo: Sunderland Echo