With plenty of clothes shops in Cabot Circus to choose from it’s more than likely that you might overlook Next. But the next(ha!) time you pay a visit to the shopping centre, you might want to take a detour to this well-loved classic of a shop. With two floors, trendy designs and a range of styles it’;s not the Next I remember it to be! The shop is well laid out with friendly, helpful staff who’ll help you find an outfit given just a few key words. I went in looking for a black cardigan and within two minutes the shop assistant pointed me in the direction of 5 black cardigans of various designs and materials. The prices are mid-range for the high street but the quality is undeniable.
Serenl
Place rating: 3 Gloucester, United Kingdom
I normally like shopping at Next but I didn’t like this store. It can get very busy and it feels a bit like a maze. The childrenswear is kept separate from the womenswear, for example, but when you’re in the depths of the store and it’s busy it can be very hard to find your way out again! That said, on a quiet day this would probably be much like any other branch of Next, although it’s a new store and looks ‘flashier’ than most other branches. The clothes are affordable and good quality, and you can find things instore that are not available in the catalogue.