The secret to staying warm in winter weather: layers. It's not as simple as just throwing on a faux fur coat over a cardigan and jeans. If you want to maintain the perfect temperature while traversing cold train platforms and crowded carriages on your work commute, or navigating Baltic bus journeys and overheating cafes during weekend meet-ups with friends, then it's all about clever layering.
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Adding fleece-lined tights under your trousers is a great place to start. But there's no reason you can't take it a step further and construct a sleek and sophisticated outfit from intentional layers. Or, simply look for pieces that do the hard work for you with built-in easy styling hacks – like Next's satin shirt layer knitted tank.
Consisting of a button-down satin shirt with a rounded collar for a more feminine feel, combined with a classic sleeveless ribbed-edge knitted tank vest, the design effortlessly masters winter layering thanks to the mixed textures. Meanwhile, the silhouette also nails the preppy trend that was seen across the autumn/winter 2025 runways at the likes of Miu Miu, Bally and Khaite. And that's all before we've even acknowledged the luxe burgundy red hue everyone is wearing right now.
Next Black Friday sale
Next has forever been on our radar for high-quality pieces — it’s truly the cream of the crop when it comes to the high street. Whether you’re after a new winter coat or getting ahead on shopping for a summer dress, the Next clearance sale is offering at least 50% off most items, with more reductions rolling out until Cyber Monday.
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When it comes to what to pair with this two-in-one layered knit, you can't go wrong with tailored trousers to match the academic aesthetic. Otherwise, leather trousers add a bit of an edge, while a sequin skirt promises to take this top into party season.
Oh, and did we mention it also comes in a gorgeous chocolate brown hue? AKA this season's second biggest colour trend.
Dare we say we might actually prefer it in brown, styled with a coordinating monochrome ‘fit?!
Far from lazy, opting for a two-in-one styling hack is all about working smarter, *not* harder. A life lesson that transcends well beyond fashion.
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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!
