Brr, yeah, it's officially cold outside. Whilst this winter has felt relatively mild up until now, the new year has brought with it a cold snap... and lots of photos of snowfall filling up our Instagram stories. Now, picturesque feeds aside, these freezing conditions are also worthy of our ultimate cold-weather wardrobe. That ankle-skimming wool winter coat, a glamorous fur-trimmed hat, or a thick cable knit jumper, all worn without overheating the second you step outside.
But with temps reaching minus numbers, a winter outfit needs more of a game plan than your snuggliest items. If you're yet to be converted, let us introduce you to fleece-lined leggings. Promising long-lasting warmth, Next's chocolate brown cosy fleece leggings will make for a major addition to your cold-weather arsenal, doing all the heavy lifting to keep those arctic gusts at bay.
Next's secret sartorial cold-weather hack helps you brave the outside world – even this week, when it seems unbelievably hard to step out your front door. Made from a velvety fleece fabric, they're extra soft to the touch and trap in body heat with their skin-tight fit. The leggings also boast a long list of 5* reviews from happy, snug customers, gushing about how warm they are.
To master winter style like the pros, layer these fleece-lined leggings beneath wide-leg jeans or a pleated midi skirt and chunky stomper boots, ensuring super insulation on the chilliest days. Next's streamlined fit means no fear of bulk, too. Thanks to the on-trend chocolate brown hue, you can also channel Kendall Jenner, wearing them solo with a belted coat and tall leather boots, keeping it stylishly simple and cosy against the elements.
For under £20, these leggings are guaranteed to be the best winter survival garment you buy all season.
Want even more warmth? Try these tights version:
And if it's a different colour you're after, they also come in navy:
Sophie Leen is the Bookings Editor for Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK. She specialises in creating fashion and shopping content across both digital and print platforms, as well as producing all of our fashion editorial photoshoots, which have included our digital cover with Olly Alexander and our curve influencer’s letter to the high street story. Sophie also looks after our Try Before You Train franchise where our team have tested and reviewed over 100 gymwear items.
