I’m a size 14 and tried the new autumn and winter arrivals at Primark, here’s what worked… and what didn’t

WHILE the weather turning cold and gloomy isn't something we look forward to, the opportunity to buy a new winter wardrobe is.

And self-confessed Primark superfan Chantelle Mcsharry, 28, from Falkirk has already stocked up, trying on the latest affordable autumn buys from the high street store.

Chantelle says: "This was a fun one as this is my favourite season is autumn / winter! 

"All the outfits I tried were sizes between 14 - 16 or a medium to large, and all very comfortable.

"For the first time I left with all of them!

"Primark have a large variety of autumn/ winter clothes in at the moment, they have always done very well with this time of year."

Here, Chantelle gives the lowdown on her favourite buys this season...

'The perfect comfortable outfit'

Chantelle says: "The first outfit I tried was a pink jumper styled with straight ripped jeans.

"I then finished off the look with a nice bold scarf, and a pair of my own chunky Balenciaga trainers.

"It's the perfect comfortable outfit, and so easy to put together.

"I love a casual bright outfit which anyone of any shape or size could wear and make it their own - and this fits the bill. 

"The jumper was £11, scarf £6, and jeans £7, so £24 in total."

'Not something I would usually wear'

Chantelle says: "Next up was an autumn co-ord set.

"The neutral colours worked perfectly styled with a nice pair of boots.

"I loved this outfit purely because it isn't something I would usually wear due to the top being slightly cropped, but the trousers are high waisted which creates a flattering silhouette.

"Would recommend for anyone - if you feel comfortable then why not!

"The top was £6, trousers £11 & boots £13 - so £30 in total."

'A total bargain'

Chantelle says: "I bought this lovely red dress then styled it with boots and a pair of tights, and it would look great with a leather jacket.

"This outfit I felt great in as I felt it was very comfortable.

"The material was nice, and not see through which is an even bigger bonus!

"This dress was only £11 which I think is a total bargain."

'An amazing fit'

Chantelle says: "I bought this black jumper dress with cut-off sleeves in a medium.

"It fitted amazingly well, which I was surprised by initially as I thought it would be too small for me.

"I loved this outfit purely because it's comfortable, gives the autumn/winter vibes and can be dressed up or down with anything.

"It cost £17 but having looked at a similar one online they are selling for double that price elsewhere.

"This would look great with a leather or aviator jacket but I styled with a nice scarf, chunky boots (also from Primark) and a cute bag."

Casual comfort

Chantelle says: "I bought this beige jumper with a shirt attached, then styled it with £6 leather leggings, boots and a nice bag.

"This is a very casual outfit and would look good on anyone.

"These jumpers come in small, medium, large and extra large and I went for the large due to being quite top heavy.

"The jumper cost £13, leggings £6, and boots £13 [£32 in total]."

'Simple but flattering'

Chantelle says: "This outfit was very black on black - the black velvet long waistcoat with a long black top underneath worn with a pair of leggings would look great with some black trainers or boots.

"It's a simple outfit but very flattering and I finished it off with a black and white scarf and a nice headband.

"The waistcoat was £15 in the sale reduced from £25, the black long sleeve top cost £3, leggings £5 and the trainers were Adidas and the headband was from a boutique."

'Buy a bigger size'

Chantelle says "I combined black leather shorts with a lovely beige and white jumper for this outfit.

"This felt very 'autumn' due to the colours, and especially worn with the thick tights and boots.

"I wouldn't normally wear shorts but I liked these as they pull your waist in.

"I think the only thing I would say about this outfit is I would maybe change the tights to patterned.

"Shorts were a great fit, but again go up a size from normal.

"They were £20 & the jumper was £13, so £33 in total."

Casual and cosy

Chantelle says: "I bought this beige jumper for £16 then styled it with straight ripped jeans [£7] and chunky white trainers, alongside an Aviator jacket.

"It was plain and casual, but also nice and cosy for the winter coming in.

"If am honest I think next time I will look for a different coloured Aviator jacket as I feel black is too dull for this outfit.

"I also feel the leggings work better for this outfit than anything else which would look great with the jacket.

"Love the clothes just not the outfit I guess."

'The price tag was a bit steep'

Chantelle says: "This long beige cardigan looked great with a simple white top underneath and black leather leggings, although I wish I'd put jeans with this outfit.

"However I loved the cardigan - it was very soft, good material and could be dressed up with anything really.

"Would recommend sizing up, this one was a large, and it only appeared to come in small, medium, large - I didn't see any extra large.

"The cardigan I felt was a bit steep at £25, while the white top was £3 and leggings £6 [£34 in total]."