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!
