Next’s new £42 lightweight utility jacket that ‘looks like’ a £148 designer version

Next's new £42 lightweight utility jacket that 'looks like' a £148 designer version

Next has a summer jacket that one fan says looks like a ‘much more expensive Lululemon jacket’. The Funnel Neck Utility Jacket costs just £42 and comes in a khaki green colour. Available in sizes six to 20, the cotton-blend jacket has a boxy shape and zip fastening. Read more: Next’s £70 ‘swishy’ dress shoppers are buying in multiple colours due to ‘interesting details’ Read next: Mum-of-three made one change to lose four stone without ‘changing her lifestyle’ One shopper said: “I loved this when I first saw it, pocket placement is very like a much more expensive Lululemon jacket . “However I ended up returning it as despite sizing down the fit was still too oversized, especially on the sleeves.” A Lululemon Cropped Utility Windbreaker Jacket costs £148 from Lululemon direct and comes in two colours – sheer oak and black. Alternatively, Marks & Spencer has a Helly Hansen Escape Waterproof Short Utility Jacket which costs £140 and comes in black, cream and green. The Next jacket gets rave reviews from shoppers. One said: “I’ve been looking for a spring jacket for years and this met the brief! Have worn every day since purchased. Great jacket.” Another added: “Nice little spring jacket. Looks good with most outfits .” Next describes the jacket as follows : “In a cropped and boxy shape, this utility-inspired jacket is made from a technical fabric blend with added cotton, featuring a full zip fastening, a funnel neck and large patch pockets.” Machine washable, it’s made from a mixture of 48% polyester, 42% cotton and 10% nylon. It has a back neck to hem length of 22″ x 56cm.

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