MUM-of-two Amy Grayland grinned as she threw three identical dresses into her shopping basket: one for each daughter, and one for her.
After discovering a sneaky trick, Amy has been shopping for her Spring wardrobe in Next’s teen section – saving her a fortune.
Amy told her 23.2k followers on her @_moneysavingamy page: “A girl’s age 16 in Next also fits a women’s size 14 to 16.”
Modelling her haul of colourful new outfits, Amy added: “I’m a 14 on top and 16 on bottom, and I’m about 5ft4.
“Not only is this perfect for saving money because you’re paying kids clothing prices, but you can also match your mini me exactly the same.”
From a pastel striped dress with buttons down the front to a graphic printed tee, Amy’s section was impressive – and almost all of the pieces fit her perfectly.
In fact, one of the pairs of leggings she ordered was actually too long, and needed to be returned.
She said: “My favourite was the sequin dresses because I always put my girls in them for birthday parties, and I always say I wish I could wear that and now I can.”
One of her followers, jumped straight into the comment section and revealed that she used to work for Next.
She wrote: “I used to work for Next! Age 13 is a size 8, Age 14 is a size a 10, age 15 is a 12 for the most part! I have so many Next kids’ clothes!”
Another follower wrote: “OK I NEED to try this! There’s so many adverts I see for clothes from Next and love and they are always kids clothes and not adults.”
A third added: “I’m a size 10 and I order age 13-14 and seems to work.”
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“Why have I never thought to do this,” asked a fourth.
Amy isn’t alone in her savvy Next shopping.
Paige Joanna took to Tiktok to show off her new Spring outfits that she’d also found in the kids’ section of Next.
Posing in a chic vintage-style vest and patterned trousers, 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 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.
Why are clothes from Next so good?
By Abby McHale, Fashion Editor
Abby McHale said: “Founded in the 1980s, Next has been a staple on the UK high street for decades.
“Known for being a one-stop-shop for all the family, its directories especially set Next apart from the crowd over the years.
“More recently Next has expanded even further, adding a roster of external brands to its repertoire, even branching into beauty.
“But fashion is still 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.
“You can get speedy delivery when ordering online and the stores are super-accessible, whether on the high street or in retail parks.
“Plus the pieces fit well, being true to size even when it comes to jeans, which we all know can be tricky.
“Next really is a brand that ticks all the boxes.
“Stylish clothes that also offer comfort and practicality with a price tag to match – what more could you ask for?
“And it seems to be working for Next, with its annual profits expected to top £1.1billion after it rang up strong sales over Christmas.”
