Pantone named Cloud Dancer (an off-white shade described as a "blank canvas") the Colour of the Year. But we beg to differ. Considering what's been in our shopping baskets and our beauty routines, burgundy is the real winner. Recently, we've been embracing this rich, red-brown hue, and we have no intention of stopping anytime soon, as burgundy is the ideal colour to take us into spring. And, speaking of springtime, Next's £48 burgundy jacket will keep you cosy – and on trend – until then.
Unlike other coats and jackets which can completely cover up your fashionable fit underneath, Next's Brushed Collared Jacket actually elevates what you're wearing and, tbh, is a look in itself. It's comfortable, cosy, and an easy way to dress up casual outfits for under £50.
The jacket has a structured silhouette with a classic collar and gold-toned metal buttons down the front. It's crafted from a soft handle fabric and is finished with two functional patch pockets, which also feature those stunning gold buttons. As we mentioned, the jacket is available in this season's most popular colour trend, burgundy red, but you can also get it in neutral if that's more your vibe.
"Love it. Great jacket," one shopper said of the jacket in their five-star review. "The material is lovely," someone else said, adding that the jacket sits "beautifully" and overall looks "classic and classy".
"Nice jacket, lightweight but quite warm," a third shopper said, continuing: "Lovely bright colour. Good length to wear with trousers or skirts."
As for what we'd wear it with? Layer Next's Brushed Collared Jacket with this burgundy midi dress from Zara and these burgundy ballet flats from River Island for a monochromatic look. Alternatively, if you're going for something more casual, the boxy fit of this Next jacket will work perfectly with a pair of turned-up jeans, matched with a burgundy bag, of course.
