We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but the forecasts have confirmed temperatures are set to plummet in the next few days, meaning winter is well and truly on its way. Brr.
But it's not all bad news. Finally, we can get our faux fur coats out, snuggle down in our chunkiest knitwear, and wrap up warm in seasonal accessories like hats, scarves and gloves. Cold weather fashion is a pretty great silver lining, IMO.
If you're feeling less than prepared or are simply looking to make some wise yet stylish investments in your winter wardrobe, we've got just the thing. On our daily Internet scroll across the various new-in pages of our favourite high street brands (literally, just doing our jobs), we stumbled across Next's seriously chic Chocolate Brown Stand Neck Knitted Midi Jumper Dress.
Yep, the perfect winter midi dress most certainly does exist. First, chocolate brown is so popular right now, elevating everything from boots to jackets with its deliciously rich hue, and this Next number is no exception. A simple jumper dress looks instantly more sophisticated and expensive thanks to the luxe colourway.
We're also big fans of the silhouette. There's a slightly oversized fit in the sleeves and torso – ideal for hiding post-Christmas-dinner bloating (just us?) – but there's no risk of the design swamping you thanks to its straight-cut skirt that finishes right at mid-calf level. So, whether you want to style with practical ankle boots, more elegant knee-high boots, or even kitten heels to dress it up for dinner, the shoe options really are endless.
But our favourite thing about this Next midi is easily the gold button shoulder detailing. Adorning the higher, stand neck all the way down the ribbed dropped shoulder are five gold square buttons featuring a woven, lattice pattern that is a hugely popular jewellery trend at the moment. It's this detail that makes the high street number look far more expensive than its £42 price tag.
Why not style this dress with coordinating earrings for a stylish, pulled-together ensemble you can wear all through the season now and well into party season, too?
Maudella Oversized Woven Ridged Bubble Diamond Shape Stud Earrings
Très chic, indeed.
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
