Next Faux Leather & Wool Coat * / Topshop Asymmetric Tank / Next Faux Leather Trousers * / Bracher Emden Classic Tote /
StylistPick Velvet Boots *
Next is one of those stores that everyone seems to have a preconceived opinion of as a bit ‘mumsy‘, somewhere older ladies shop for safe, nice quality basics. I have a lot of pieces from there that leave my friends open mouthed in disbelief when I tell them that it’s from Next, this beautiful coat & these faux leather trousers being prime examples.
I’ve had so many compliments on the coat already, the huge fold over collar & leather detailing make it quite a standout piece, and I haven’t seen anything else like it on the highstreet either. Like everything from Next, the quality is so good for a highstreet store, it’s thick & warm, well made & you know it’s going to last. I think this is part of the reason people see the store the way they do, but personally I love that they’re not so trend led & instead focus on producing highly affordable, quality, classic pieces that will last. If you haven’t ventured into Next recently, I urge you to go & check it out, I think you’ll find yourself pleasantly surprised!
I had been searching for a good pair of leather trousers for such a long time. Despite usually not liking faux leather, I decided a real leather pair were just not a good idea for me. I know I am far too lazy & would never get around to getting them dry cleaned, and for something that tight, that would just be gross! This pair are the perfect alternative, the fabric is soft & supple, with a matte, faintly textured finish which stops them from looking cheap or tacky, like you probably imagine when I say faux. They’re a great versatile piece & I have been getting so much wear out of them recently, mostly because they are just so comfortable & warm!
TheBantuGirl says
Beautiful! I am so in love with this outfit and my word that coat!
Sam says
Oh gosh that coat is gorgeous! I admit I never venture into Next, will have to change that now :)
Grace says
Next?! no way! I was saying at the weekend to a friend, if there is one shop I wont shop in, even if and when I am 70 it is Next. I used to pop in at lunch because there wasn’t anywhere else to go and it was all baaaad. Saying that, I bet it depends which store you go in. Plus – never say never!
FAIIINT says
Definitely, I used to be the same – It was somewhere not even my Mum shopped when I was growing up! Honestly though, it has really changed, it surprised me how many things I wanted from their recent collections!
Stephanie says
Wow I never thought a total-black outfit could be so unique! So many textures! I have never even set foot inside Next, but now I think that in the week-end I definitely need to have a look at it
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heather says
This whole look LOVE!!!! I’m so loving your faux leather pants! I need a new winter coat…
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Viktoria says
wow! this look is so amazing!!!
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Tara says
I love mine too – so darn comfy! This coat looks beautiful on you Steph, good choice. <3 xo
daniela says
so nice to meet you this week princess, finally! you look fab as per xx
Berty Morales says
I need this entire look. You look amazing and love everything that you are wearing!
jamie-lee says
Never would have thought the coat would be from Next – I was going to compliment you on it as it’s lovely! I always relish finding those cheap and cheerful pieces which look anything but x
FAIIINT says
Yes, it always feels like some kind of small victory! I love seeing the look on peoples faces when you tell them too, that’s always the best part! :)
Tanja says
Wow, as you might know I love this type of coats so I’m totally blown away by yours, this is amazing! And these boots and the bag..gosh, how great is that outfit! Basically love everything!
Maria says
You look as awesome as ever here, I love these trousers and those gorgeous boots
Maria xxx
the animal orchestra says
The collar on the coat is wonderful – very dramatic. I know what you mean about sometimes finding gems in the most unexpected places. In Australia, there’s a chain called Trenery, which is pitched towards the 40+ market…but I love shopping there because they do great basics and lovely quality. Plus they’re less trend-driven, which I always enjoy. Sometimes it pays to shop outside of your demographic, right?
FAIIINT says
I totally agree, and I’m starting to do so more & more recently. I even went into Marks & Spencer the other day & fell in love with a dress, I never thought I’d be saying that! To be honest I think when you wear almost exclusively black you can find pieces you’ll like in pretty much every store, regardless of their target market, so I’m starting to be a bit more open minded about which ones I choose to visit :)
Lauren says
I’ve noticed in recent years next had got a hell of a liot better fashion wise. Cool coat and trousers!
Lauren
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Designer Binary says
This coat looks good on you, and the pants are definitely the right kinda matt. Your hair always looks so perfect ;)
ODYSSEY says
Cool outfit. I feel the same about American Apparel. I always find great looking, well-made, edgy basics. Lucky for black-wearers, the good stuff tends to stand out in a sea of…well, crap! :)
FAIIINT says
100% agree with that! Hah! :D
Shardette says
First time visitor to your blog and all I can say is LOVE! Such a perfect black on black outfit.. you look stunning!
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FAIIINT says
Thankyou! Glad you’ve enjoyed reading :)
steph says
wow the collar on that coat! a bit rick owens-ish, definitely wouldn’t have picked next but brands area always innovating and surprising me on a daily basis so yay for them ;) would LOVE this for myself and i’m a bit glad it’s warm now so i am safe from impulse buying at least, haha.
FAIIINT says
Yeah, it does a little. The only thing I’m not keen on is the poppers, I think I’m going to take them off as you can’t really button it all the way up anyway. So many ‘uncool’ brands are upping their game recently, I’m finding it hard to keep up with them all!
Victoria says
Oh that coat is perfect for you! I think next in the last couple of years is becoming more modern but keeping the design very casual and for the everyday styling. That coat looks like a such a statemente piece!
Caroline says
I LOVE this outfit and I just got so lost in your blog! So happy I found you on The StyleUp.. I will be visiting your site on a daily basis!
xx
Caroline
FAIIINT says
Aw, thankyou Caroline! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed reading through & hope you continue to do so! :)
gothified says
Hey, I’ve been following your blog for a while now and I just wanted to let you know that I posted this outfit on tumblr (with proper source links of course: http://goo.gl/Uy08zN). It’s got nearly 3200 notes so far. I hope some of the people that saw it also found their way to your blog. I really like your style, so keep posting! :)
FAIIINT says
Thankyou so much for letting me know, that’s awesome! :D Really appreciate that you linked it back, so thankyou for that too, I’m sure a fair few of my hits over the past few days have probably come from it, as there was a little spike from tumblr a few days ago even though I hadn’t posted :)
Elycia R says
Where can I buy this coat/jacket?
FAIIINT says
It was from next.co.uk but unfortunately it is an old style and no longer available. Sorry!