A MOTHER has revealed that she is a size 16 but manages to fit in age 16 clothes at one of the biggest high street stores.
, a from the UK, recently ordered a of kids’ clothes from .
A fashion fan has tried on a variety of outfits from the children’s section of a popular high street chainCredit: Instagram/@lottiedrynan
Lottie Drynan found a Free People jacket dupe that’s super stylishCredit: Instagram/@lottiedrynan
The nabbed all things from a jaw-dropping Free People jacket to a stunning pair of leopard print .
While some of her purchases were slightly too tight on her and , one pair of trousers were actually too long for Lottie.
The , who is a size 16 and has two daughters, took to to try on her age 16 purchases and first things first, modelled a pair of blue and white striped trousers.
She paired the slightly “too long” trousers with a pale yellow sweatshirt and despite the ill-fitting length, beamed: “First impression of – pleasantly surprised.”
The mother then squeezed into a pair of leopard print elasticated denim shorts as she observed: “They’re a bit tight – if you’re a size 12/14, these would fit perfectly.”
While a purple co-ord was too small for her , she recognised that it would be great for those with “smaller boobs” and would be super “cute on holiday.”
Following this, the influencer tried on a £36 denim heart quilted jacket , which left her beaming.
Inspired by the sold-out Free People quilted jacket , which previously sent wild but didn’t come cheap at £140, Lottie gushed: “It’s giving Free People…”
Clearly impressed by the dupe, which is £104 than the viral buy, she added: “Look at that, oh my gosh, I am so happy with that – I’m buying that for the girls.”
To conclude the haul, the tried on a pair of leopard print dungarees, which her toddler and baby both already have.
Lottie recognised that the dungarees “come up quite big” and initially described it as “a long shot” that they would fit.
However, pleased with the flattering fit, Lottie added: “They actually fit…”
The mother then concluded: “For [size] 16s and over, please can we just start a petition to start making in adult sizes?”
The heart quilted jacket is only £36 and goes up to age 16Credit: Next
It’s a very similar style to the Free People quilted jacket that’s now sold-out onlineCredit: Asos
Lottie’s clip has clearly impressed many, as at the time of writing, it had quickly racked up 444,000 views.
were stunned by the at Next and many eagerly flocked to the comments to share their thoughts about them on Lottie.
One person said: “Love! I always get kids sandals and sometimes flats as I’m a small size and always get so many compliments on them! Love all these on you.”
Why are clothes from Next so good?
By Abby McHale, Fashion Editor
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.”
Alongside love heart eye , another added: “Now if this isn’t the inspo I don’t know what is!!!!”
A third gushed: “I LOVE IT ALL.”
Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: “Omg I love all of these!! They also make their fun trousers stretchy in the kids’ section and they’d be so perfect for disabled people! Maybe I need to try age 16!!”
At the same time, one mum beamed: “I have all clothes from Next for my toddler, now I’m going to buy them for myself!! I never had this idea.”
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