We've found the ultimate summer dress from M&S - and it's under £40
Marks and Spencer is back, after months of pausing its online orders following a cyber attack.
Of course, we have gone to town scrolling through the website and adding our favourites to the basket. One item we can't gatekeep is the M&S Cotton Blend Knitted Round Neck Midi Dress, which we consider a summer essential.
The Cotton Blend Knitted Round Neck Midi Dress is perfect for the summer months and holiday season. So we are sure you will get your cost per wear out of this design.
Crafted from a blend of cotton and polyester fabric, this crochet design is soft and comfortable on the skin. This sleeveless design features a round neckline, and falls midway down the calf, which ends with a ruffle hem. Available in extra small to extra large sizes. BUY NOW FOR £39.50
Crafted from cotton and polyester fabric to create an open pointelle knit dress that is soft and comfortable to wear, but breathable unlike the winter knitwear we have lived in.
This sleeveless dress features a round neck and is midi length, which means it falls midway down the calves and ends with a ruffle hem.
This Midi Dress hugs the body for a secure fit and flattering silhouette. While it has been cut to create a slim fit, you can size up if you would prefer a straight fit that skims the body.
Each panel on the vertically tiered dress offers a different texture and print, though the entire design follows the same cream and black colourway.
M&S' Cotton Blend Knitted Round Neck Midi Dress is available in extra small to extra large sizes, but stock is selling out fast.
Whether you layer over a bikini or swimsuit, wear it on its own or prefer to layer a slip underneath for more coverage is up to you. Team with flat or heeled sandals, ballet pumps, trainers or wedges, to take this dress from day to night in an instant.
M&S customers have rated this dress 4.8 out of five stars, which speaks volumes. One happy customer gushed: 'Absolutely love this dress, the style fit and material. Bought as a beach dress but would definitely wear it out at night. Fits without being clingy, it's a great length – a few inches above the ankle and I'm 5'3'. Not too see through, need nude underwear or slip maybe, could be dressed up or down. Love everything about it.' More Trending
A second shopper praised: 'A versatile dress that can be dressed up or down. So comfortable, flattering style and superb quality.'
While another added: 'Amazing dress, bought for holiday so stylish could be dressed up for an evening or day. It is slightly see-through so you need to wear a body suit underneath. I wore it in the evening and felt great.'
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