A curious thing has happened with Next women’s shoe sizes.  I have been a customer of Next for a few years now and have found from experience the size 9 boots always fit but the shoes especially the ballet pumps tend to be on the small side.  The softer leathers will fit but the less forgiving materials like patent are too small.  However, I ordered some of the ‘Fabulous Flats’ jewelled pumps (gorgeous!) in a 9 and they were too big, definately big enough to be a size 10, so I ordered size 8’s instead - which are like the old size 9’s.  This was also true of their ‘Sole Reviver’ range, my feet were swimming the size 9’s.  Confused yet?  Best policy is to try them for yourself.

I’m not sure if this is an error on Next’s part, more the case there is no consistency with sizing throughout the different ranges.  It would be great to have size 10’s (and elevens) at Next especially to compliment their Tall Range and also that they make their size 9’s (or 8’s ) slightly bigger please.     

Pretty Polly dress by LTS Boutique - £48

A little black dress with a difference - a heart cut-out on the back.

Heart cut-out, pin-tuck dress - New Look - Tall - £23

Duck egg/teal belted mac - £25 - Tall - New Look

Next’s new Spring/Summer Catalogue for 2010 is out now.  Have a look at their ever increasing womenswear ‘tall’ range and shoes that go up to size 9’s.

Its a great time to hibernate in these ‘tall’ floral pyjama’s that are reasonably priced from New Look - Tall - £16

I just received my Mae Maxi dress - £149.00 from Baby Ceylon and nearly cried as its so beautiful!  It also came right down to my ankles (I am just over 6ft tall).  This dress is so glamorous, it makes you feel like a 20’s starlet.

Brighten up cold, dull winter days with a colourful coat.  This pink duffle is from

Dorothy Perkins - Tall - £65 (offering 10% off)

 Sequin boyfriend jacket from New Look -Tall - £45

These vintage feel, mid-heel shoes are yummy in a beautiful berry shade from

Amber & Jade - £74.99 in sizes 8 to 12