Coming in khaki and chilli red, the dress is perfect for weddings, holidays and hot summer days
As a fashion writer, I check the Marks and Spencer ‘new in’ section religiously and the retailer has just dropped a new dress that stopped me in my tracks. The under £40 frock is as elegant as it is comfortable, and shoppers have been raving about its ‘flattering’ design that ‘hides any lumps’.
The Jersey Ruched Midaxi Drop Waist Dress is priced at £36 and comes in two colours, an earthy khaki and a bold chilli red. It comes in sizes 6-24 and is offered in petite, regular and tall lengths, making it a breeze for shoppers to find their preferred fit.
Crafted from a soft stretch jersey fabric, the sleeveless dress is perfect for warm weather dressing. It boasts subtle side ruching, a contemporary drop waist and a draped silhouette which, while relatively minimalist, feels much more elevated than its price tag.
The versatile number is easy to throw on, comfortable enough for all-day wear and smart enough to take from lunch dates to weddings, ensuring its cost-per-wear will be pennies in no time. Pair it with white trainers and a denim jacket for daytime, switch to strappy heels and gold jewellery for a wedding guest outfit, or add flat sandals for evenings on holiday.
Asymmetric drop waists are proving incredibly popular this season, which means fashion fans needn’t look too hard to find more dresses in similar styles on the high street. This Light Yellow Asymmetric Waist Sleeveless Midi Dress at New Look comes in under £30 in a lovely light yellow hue, though one customer noted that it’s ‘very see through’.
Jersey Ruched Midaxi Drop Waist Dress
A chic jersey dress crafted in a regular fit, with a slight asymmetric seam at the dropped waist for a contemporary look. The sleeveless bodice features ruched detailing at the sides, creating an elegant drapey effect.
Meanwhile, ASOS has this ruched one shoulder dropped waist maxi dress in chocolate for £34, though it comes in only four sizes and one length compared to M&S’s more inclusive size range.
Back at M&S, despite being new to the virtual shelves, the dress has earned nothing but five star reviews online. One said: “A fabulous, flattering dress that stretchy and easy to wear. The colour is great – very vibrant for summer. Good value.”
Another added: “This dress looks sensational on and fits beautifully on. The ruch on the side hides any lumps and humps to give you that seamless hourglass fit. The stomach area is also hidden well. Length is great too.”
The only downside is that customers wish it came in more colours, with the customer adding: “Wish they had other colours. Especially black or navy. Great value for money and the material is excellent quality. Can dress up or keep in casual.”
“Lovely dress. Easy to dress up and super comfortable. Fits perfect for the size,” said a third, with a fourth commenting: “Lovely quality and fit, very flattering, particularly around the hips and tummy. Great to get in petite too.”
For anyone looking for an affordable occasion dress that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, M&S’s £36 Jersey Ruched Midaxi Drop Waist Dress might just be it.
