One 64-year-old buyer hailed the frock ‘more flattering than shorts’
Marks & Spencer shoppers have been raving about a summery linen rich dress they say is a ‘favourite summer style.’ The item in question is the retailer’s heatwave-friendly Linen Rich Striped Mini Shift Dress which retails for £30, and comes in a pretty blue and white stripe design.
Already sold out in a size 6 online, the dress features a timeless stripe design and can be worn with sandals, trainers or mules depending on the occasion. It boasts a breathable linen-rich fabric and a stylish square neckline, along with slim straps that should be wide enough to cover many bras.
With a 4.4 star review score on M&S’ website, the dress has impressed shoppers who have praised it as a holiday frock, with mature fashion lovers liking its ‘flattering’ fit. If Marks & Spencer’s offering doesn’t suit, then the high street has plenty of other striped dresses ready to shop.
One buy is Mango’s £69.99 combined stripe linen dress that could be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Meanwhile, those who want to save could add New Look’s £34.99 Cream and Blue Stripe Puff Sleeve Midi Dress to their baskets.
Back to Marks & Spencer, and reviewers have left high praise for the Linen Rich Striped Mini Shift Dress. One said: “Comfortable sun dress, semi fitted so flattering. Looks modern and fresh, felt great wearing it, more flattering than shorts on a 64 year old.”
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A second commented: “Favourite summer style. Beautiful colour and same effortless style – have another two purchased over recent years. Timeless – just wish there were more colours.”
A third praised the item for summer holidays, writing: “Lovely dress for sunny days, very comfortable, definitely one for my holidays” while someone else said: “Perfect dress for balmy holiday evenings.”
One did deduct a star over the light material, commenting: “Nice dress although the material is a bit thin. True to size and comes just above the knee.”
However, another five star review reads: “A lovely, summery, lightweight dress which will be perfect for hot days and holidays. I haven’t worn it yet, but I’m looking forward to the summer weather when I know that it’ll get lots of wear. It folds down small so will be good to pack to take away on holiday.”
Someone else said: “A beautifully cut slimline dress which suits my petite frame and is the perfect length, just above the knee. The linen fabric is cool and stylish – purchased for a holiday, it will be just right for relaxed evenings or sightseeing, and if there had been more colours available, (rust, coral pink and teal perhaps), I’d have bought more in a heartbeat.”
