Next's sell-out, adorable gingerbread tree skirt is finally back in stock – and it's too good to miss this year

Yes, it's only September, and yes, we're talking about Christmas decorations, but if you're a forward planner and lover of all things festive, you won't want to miss this one – it sold out quickly last year and wasn't restocked until this month.

When it comes to Christmas decorating ideas and seasonal decor, there's always a brand that catches our attention early. This year, Next has us swooning months before the big day, and it's all thanks to one very adorable tree skirt.

The sell-out Next gingerbread Christmas tree skirt

After spotting the skirt in a TikTok round-up video of Next's Christmas offerings from the account @melh_20 last year, we noticed the clear excitement from users ordering the lovable tree accessory. This excitement led to the skirt being sold out in a shockingly short time, so when we saw it was back in stock, we had to share the good news.

Next is one of the brands that has once again started its Christmas releases on an unconventional, fun footing, from novelty soap dispensers to faux fur star tree toppers. However, the one item that immediately fell into our shopping cart was the gingerbread wooden Christmas tree skirt.

With its intricately painted houses and built-in warm-toned string lights, it's no surprise people are loving it online and that it was so quick to sell out last festive period. And if you're looking to elevate your tree and try out a less polished Christmas tree theme this year, then look no further.

The skirt is 180cm long, so we'd recommend measuring your tree if you want it to wrap around the entire base; however, if you can get away with it covering just the front of your tree, it's pretty much a universal fit.

We do, however, recommend ordering it quickly, even if you've not got round to trying autumn decor ideas yet. In the TikTok video that went viral last year, now with nearly a million views, users were rushing to comment about how they had already purchased the skirt, or were planning on doing so.

One user says, "You should get commission off that tree skirt. I've never ordered anything so fast in my life." Another commented, "The way I RAN to the Next website to buy that gingerbread tree skirt."

Whether or not you're ready to start collecting the best Christmas tree decorations, you might want to snap this one up before it goes again.

Shop the Christmas collection

With each Christmas period that goes by, it's clear that the style and aesthetic of the nostalgic Christmas trend is becoming more and more popular.

People are leaning more into colourful and charming festive decorations, preferring them over the more chic, refined look. We even saw celebrities like Stacey Dooley opting for an over-the-top colourful Christmas tree with all the glitter and bows last year.

So it's no surprise then that some of our favourite brands are tapping into the joyfulness with their festive designs and releases.

Once you've got the base of your tree covered, why not try out some new Christmas tree topper ideas? From the traditional gold stars to the ever-popular giant bows, your tree will be the centrepiece of your home this festive season.