So, yesterday I picked up a few goodies from the current Next catalogue and thought I'd share them. I actually ended up returning everything but then I saw some nice pieces in store and they came home with me instead..
I have to say that I do really like Next for the quality of the clothes in general. Where I live there isn't a whole lot of choice in clothing stores so you will notice that most of what I buy tends to be Next, New Look, or Dorothy Perkins, with the occasional M&S (but I prefer them for accessories rather than their clothes... sorry to those that love them but a lot of their clothing to me veers on the frumpy side).
So first off I ordered this. I liked the lace front but was rather disappointed for one reason. It isn't lined.
So you would need to wear a cami with it or flash the world your bra. Thanks but no thanks.
Next, these.
I really liked them but struggled to get them on and I hate shoes that take me forever to put on when I'm in a rush. Lol. I'm after some funky black sneakers as it's been a wardrobe hole for a while but I think I will get some Chucks since I know they work for me. I have a red pair already and wear them tons.
And these.
I really really wanted them to work. But they felt too tight on me, I got an 8R, which is my usual size in Next and while they do up they feel a bit too snug and since they are for work I felt that was not appropriate. I grabbed a similar pair in a 10 as I was leaving but upon getting home and trying them on I realised they were more of a baby bootcut style, a tad short and rather loose around the waist so back they will go. I've ordered the 10 of the above pair (the Ultimate Straight Leg Trousers) so hopefully they will work. I have a bootcut pair already that I wear to death and want a straight legged pair to wear with flats to work.
I returned the watch as well as it was rather big around my wrist and I really can't be doing with getting it altered. So sorry, so lazy.
Onto the pieces I did bring home. I have a top like this in aqua on order so tried on this pink version in store. Love.
And this metallic vest that I think will be awesome to wear to gigs. It's shiny and looks dressed up yet casual enough to wear to a pub gig with leggings or black jeans and heels. Needs a better bra underneath though.
I have some more things on their way to me Friday so will see how they do!
Finally onto today's outfit.
Cardigan - Jane Norman - old
Leopard top - New Look
Leggings - Next
Boots and necklace - Dorothy Perkins
I'm realising that I really need to get a decent floor length mirror to take outfit pictures with. I have one but it's awful, really small and angled so I will have to get one to hang on the wall.
Anyway, hope you have a lovely evening and will be back tomorrow!
C x
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