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Is there ANYTHING nice in Next?

117 replies

RollerCola · 27/09/2013 16:03

I'm in dire need of some new clothes & have a Next account that I can use. I've not bought anything from there for ages at it all just seemed a bit meh last time I looked.

Is there anything decent in there? In particular I'm looking for black leggings with tummy covering, skinny jeans (high rise if poss) and perhaps some ankle boots & going out tops. I'm a 10/12 (well 10 in Next sizing)

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farrowandbawl · 27/09/2013 20:49

No, not for years.

catanddog · 27/09/2013 21:04

I am not a next fan at all, and went in today to look for vest tops, but came away with these shaping high waisted skinnies.....
www.next.co.uk/g49110s5
Haven't bought anything in Next ever, and worry that these will sag in time, but have got them on now and am impressed. Am a pear shaped sz8.

frankietwospots · 27/09/2013 22:19

I highly recommend the PU front panel leggings. They are amazing. Just haven't figured out WTF to wear on my feet.

IndiansInTheLobby · 27/09/2013 22:28

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BetsyBidwell · 28/09/2013 07:41

i like marylou2s jacket too

( with hyperlink)

www.next.co.uk/X52144s3#861125X52

NoComet · 28/09/2013 08:01

he's cute, but DD2 might laugh at me

But, yes there is too much grey grey makes my skin look dull and highlights the grey in my hair and I look 10 years older - V bad at 45

noddyholder · 28/09/2013 09:25

I went with dp to one near us as he gets his work trousers there. I saw a couple of things a blue fluffy baggy jumper which was nice and a tartan top. I left with 2 lampshades!

bettsiom · 28/09/2013 14:37

Next jeans do go baggy quickly and there is something up with the arse on them or the pockets that can make a good bum look bad.

LeoandBoosmum · 28/09/2013 15:05

I'm amazed at how similar Next's clothes are to M&S's - that's not a compliment!

scarlet76 · 28/09/2013 16:09

I used to buy a couple of things from the petite range each season but this year nothing. Sizing is insane with even some of the size 6 stuff too large for my petite frame. The clothes, frankly, all cheap and ugly.
I rather like their kids clothes for DC though.

MyBoysAreFab · 28/09/2013 16:32

My sister bought the dress that Betsy linked to upthread - the black jewelled cuff one, and it is absolutely lovely on, really flattering. When I think about it I have a couple of nice Next dresses that I wear to work - jersey quite casual ones. But I still rarely get anything these days. Agree about the petite range scarlet it is weird - I am only 5'2" and their petite jeans are far too long on me!

HotCrossBunsForAll · 28/09/2013 16:39

I've got some high waisted shorts from there that are excellent, but there's nothing else I rate there at the moment.

ColdFusion · 28/09/2013 16:41

I am just back from Next. I bought two suits and a top.

LostMarbles99 · 29/09/2013 11:40

I don't get all the hatred towards Next! It's like any shop, some of it is awful and some of it is nice.

I'm wearing this blue/black dress with these fab black courts and I feel good! I actually got the shoes in LKB but you can get them in Next also!

does not want to hear any bad things about Next as its all I can afford since ds arrived

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practicality · 29/09/2013 11:53

I bought a duffle coat in navy which is marvellously comfortable, some multi buckle ankle boots which are really versatile and I can walk miles in them and a knitted dress in navy.

The coat sizes large but is really warm, light and flattering. coat

The boots appeal to my gothic side. boots

The dress is a very good shape for apples. dress

The dress needs to be sized down from your normal size and there is no difference between the petite and norm in terms of sizing.

dexter73 · 29/09/2013 12:03

LostMarbles99 - I don't get it either. You are right, some is awful, some not.

This thread made me think of an article in the Daily Mash called 'Overreaction now the Standard Reaction'. You can't just not particularly like Next and not be that keen on their clothes, you have to HATE them, NONE of their clothes are nice, you INTENSELY dislike them, their clothes are HIDEOUS etc.

I just can't get that level of hatred worked up about a clothes shop!

LostMarbles99 · 29/09/2013 12:08

Exactly dexter and I think perhaps some people like to have a bandwagon to jump on!

Maybe we should start a nice things in Next thread!

I also love the baby clothes- I would have been lost without Next for ds's clothes!

Some of the home items are perhaps a bit Hmm but its not like people are going to kit their entire house straight out of the Next directory?! It's the same with the clothes,mayor just pick and choose the nice bits and pieces!

PinkSippyCup · 29/09/2013 12:19

Practicality, I have that coat too and have had lots of nice compliments about!

I usually find things I like in there. Nice casual jumpers etc. It's just an average high street shop.

practicality · 29/09/2013 12:19

Their high rise / high waisted jeans are the best shape for apples. They are so flattering and last ages. If they contain 2% stretch than go down a size as they do give, if 1 % than normal size should do.

They do great boots too if you have a wide calf but go for the designs where they have an elasticated panel as they will shape better to the leg rather than their wider fit ones.

squoosh · 29/09/2013 12:22

It isn't a bandwagon it's recognising that for lots of people Next holds no appeal

Next = acres of drab shite

VivaLeThrustBadger · 29/09/2013 12:27

nice black dress which I bought last week

practicality · 29/09/2013 12:29

I am trying out the following-

Black jumper- here

Scarf- this one just appealed here

Bag- couldn't decide between tan or black here

Brogues- I get that they are old hat now but I've worn them for years because they suit my style.
here

Will let you know how I get on.

aStitchInTime · 29/09/2013 12:38

I like that bird print scarf practicality.

BetsyBidwell · 29/09/2013 12:42

omg furry boots! love
www.next.co.uk/X5224s3#

almapudden · 29/09/2013 12:59

I saw some nice jumpers in the window a while back so went in to have a closer look. They were all incredibly boxily cut and made from synthetic fabric. I was quite disappointed.