Fans say the ‘gorgeous’ dress is practical too as they ‘can still wear a bra’ with the pretty design
With sunny weather and travel plans on the horizon for many, comfy and flattering dresses are fast becoming a go-to for fashion lovers. Marks & Spencer is known for its quality designs that come in a variety of sizes, and now one frock in particular is proving a standout buy for shoppers.
The £50 Linen Rich Lace Insert Strappy Midi Shift Dress comes in UK sizes 6-24 and in three lengths; petite, regular and tall. Available in both a pretty pink and a summery blue design, the dress has received rave reviews online, having been dubbed ‘very flattering for pear shapes.’
The frock – which features a button through front with an elegant regular fit – can be worn with sandals or ballet flats for a smart daytime look. The 55% linen material should be pretty breathable on warmer days too making it ideal for BBQs, weekend plans and even office looks.
Meanwhile, over at New Look there’s the £29.99 Dark Pink Puff Sleeve Striped Midi Dress which also comes in a variety of other shades including blue and light yellow. Roman is also offering the Navy Polka Dot Ruched Sleeve Midi Dress for £50, and shoppers say it has a ‘lovely flattering fit.’
Back to M&S’ Linen Rich Lace Insert Strappy Midi Shift Dress, and fashion fans have been raving about the frock. One said: “Gorgeous. Beautiful dress – flowy, light, skims the tummy and it has pockets.”
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Meanwhile a second wrote: “Lovely dress; flattering for pear shapes. Love the material and the style.”
A third said the dress had them dreaming of warmer weather, commenting: “A lovely blue and white dress – nice material and has pockets – plus the lace and buttons on the front is so pretty. Can’t wait for the summer.”
It is worth noting that one shopper expressed a minor concern over the item’s fit, writing: “Lovely dress which I also have in the raspberry colour. This version though fits a little small in the bodice.”
Despite this, a mature shopper wrote: “I am an “older woman” – thought this dress would be nice when on holiday in the evenings, usual size 12/14 and managed to buy 14 petite length. As I’m only 5ft 3, I had to cut 5 inches off the bottom, but very pleased with my purchase.
“Can still wear a bra with the cut of the dress, no straps showing, would recommend to older ladies to try this dress.”
