I’m a size 12 but save £50 on my Next outfits because of the easiest hack – now, my wardrobe always looks on trend
WE all want to get ourselves some new clothes for springtime, but we’d rather do it without spending a tonne of cash.
Thankfully, a savvy mum has revealed how she saves cash on her wardrobe without compromising on style.
Paige Joanna, from the UK, took to social media to show off her new spring clothes that she got for a bargain.
And it was all down to a simple hack when shopping at Next.
The mum revealed that she had purchased her daughter some new items and grabbed matching ones for herself by shopping in the kids section.
She said: “I just purchased clothes from the kids section of Next so that I can match my daughter.”
Paige, who is a UK size 12, said they were the perfect fit as the kids’ range goes up to 16 years.
“I just decided I wanted to wear some of the kids’ clothes because they always do the cutest clothes, especially in spring and summer,” she explained.
In another clip, the mum tried the pieces on to show just how flattering they were.
She first bought a pair of yellow and pink striped elasticated trousers.
The breathable wide-leg trousers featured a gorgeous floral pattern making them perfect for when the sun comes out.
And the best part was that they cost just £13 compared to a similar design in the women’s section which was £36.
The mum then tried on an adorable white cotton embroidered blouse.
The V-neck had scalloped edges, adding a cute touch, and the bottom sides featured embroidered flowers on either side for £26.
in comparison, a simpler design of a white vest in the women’s section was £32.
Last but not least, the mum picked herself and her daughter matching pink flowy summer dresses.
Why are clothes from Next so good?
By Abby McHale Deputy Fashion Editor
Abby McHale said: “Founded in the 80s Next has been a staple on the UK high street for decades.
“Known for being a one stop shop for all the family, it’s directories especially set them apart from the crowd over the years.
“More recently it’s expanded even further, adding a roster of external brands to its repertoire, even branching further into beauty.
“But fashion is what is at its core.
“Thanks to celebrity fashion collaborations with the likes of Rochelle Humes and Emma Willis the brand is up there with the most stylish on the high street.
“From smart tailoring, classic wardrobe staples, a plethora of shoes and bags and a summer shop to lust over, there is so much to choose from.
“The best thing about Next is that it’s reliable.
“Not only offering speedy delivery, the stores are as well as in the big cities situated in your local retail parks making them super accessible.
“Plus the pieces fit well, being true to size even when it comes to jeans, which we all know can be a tricky fit.
“It really is a brand that ticks all the boxes.
“Stylish clothes that also offer comfort and practicality with a price tag to go with – what more could you ask for?
“And it seems to be working for them with sales reported to be up 5.7 per cent in the first quarter of this year.”
The loose-waist dress features a pink and blue checkerboard design with cherries printed on the top.
It was just £15 compared to a similar dress in the adult section which was £36.
Paige was thrilled with her spring staples and managed to save £50 from buying in the kids section.
The clip went viral on her TikTok account @paigejoannaa with over 44k views and 5,500 likes.
People were quick to thank her for the tip in the comments section.
One person wrote: “Why do they make adults’ clothes so boring these days! Going to have to venture into the kids section.”
Another commented: “I’ve been doing this for years but have matched a random toddler once or twice.”
“Ohhhhh these are needed for the wardrobe!” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Oh this is ace! My daughter is 11 and she still loves matching me.”
“Don’t tell everyone our secret,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Omg yay thank you for this hack, I got two tops in Primark for £5 in the kid section 12-13 and they fit me I’m size 10.”
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