Urban Outfitters dress 'perfect for summer wedding' cut by £20 ahead of UK heatwave

Daily Record

30-04-2025

Scotland is set for another mini-heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures set to soar into the high 20s. Of course, that has got many of us excited for spending time outside with our loved ones.
Whether you are heading out to a beer garden or you have an invite to a fancy wedding, you'll be keen to bag a new outfit. Luckily, Urban Outfitters has just the dress - and it's currently on sale for £20 less.
The high street retailer's Light Before Dark Bex Printed Midi Slip Dress has rave reviews from shoppers who say it is "flattering in all the right ways". Usually retailing at £62, shoppers can bag it ahead of the warm spell for just £42.
The midi-length dress boasts a few "romantic" details that make it perfect for wearing to fancy functions you have planned. This includes the all-over rose print and delicate lace detailing that both add a touch of femininity.
With its slip-style silhouette, lightweight material and shoulder straps, it is the ultimate breathable and breezy layer for the summer season.
A classy v-neckline, cut-out back detail, side zip fastening and rear button fastenings complete the design.
Designed in a baby pink colourway, the Printed Midi Slip Dress will suit pretty much all skin tones and shades. It's also still available in quite a few sizes, with XXS to XL available on the Urban Outfitters website.
As a versatile number, you can wear this slip dress multiple ways, as your favourite pair of heels will take it to a summer wedding or graduation. Meanwhile, you can keep it casual for barbecues and beer gardens with a chunky pair of trainers and a chic denim jacket.
A similar romantic style you can shop right now is the Nobody's Child White Floral Hazel Midi Dress. Reduced from £110 to £88, this delicate frock boasts a soft floral print, sleek v-neckline and a pretty bow detailing on the straps.
If you're not keen on the slip-style design, and you'd prefer something a little more casual, then we'd recommend the Green Floral Print Milkmaid Midi Dress from New Look. Costing £25.99, this frock is said to "merge style and comfort" for the summer season.
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But if it's the Light Before Dark Bex Printed Midi Slip Dress that caught your eye, then you're not alone as shoppers gushed over how it "hugs your figure so nicely" and is "perfect for a summer wedding."
The dress averages a 4.3 rating on the Urban Outfitters website, and one glowing review read: " This dress is so gorgeous on! Definitely hugs your figure soooo nicely."
A second delighted shopper wrote in their review: "Fits really well, perfect for summer wedding."
Fashion deal of the week
Looking for a statement wardrobe item for summer? Then we know the M&S dress you need to check out.
The high street firm only recently dropped the Pure Cotton Bubble Hem Midaxi Dress, but it's already described as "in demand" online.
Retailing at £49.50, this black frock features a sleeveless bodice that flows into a midax-length bubble skirt. Offering a "statement silhouette", it's no wonder why other fashion fans say they get "so many compliments when wearing this dress."
There's gathering in the skirt that adds extra movement, while the cut-out back detail offers an elegant touch. Crafted from a breathable pure cotton material, it's a breezy layer that won't cause you to overheat when the temperatures rise.
Finished with a back-button fastening, the dress has also been fully lined for comfort. With its eye-catching design, it's suitable for fancy events with a pair of chic kitten heels and clutch bag, but can also be worn casually with sandals during the day.
Designed in petite, regular and long lengthways, this £49.50 M&S dress is still available to buy in sizes six to 24. However, we'd advise acting fast, as some sizes are beginning to be snapped up rather quickly.
Despite being a new addition, the Pure Cotton Bubble Hem Midaxi Dress has left many shoppers impressed, as they say it is "stunning" to wear and has other women asking "where it was from."
A pleased customer said: "So many compliments wearing this dress. The dress is beautiful, I felt really nice in it and lots and lots of women asked me where it was from."
Purchase M&S' new Pure Cotton Bubble Hem Midaxi Dress for £49.50 here.
One shopper who did still praise the dress did find the material a little sheer, writing: "I think this dress is absolutely gorgeous but the fabric is almost like paper thin and also kind of see-through."
But someone else said: "It's so flattering in all the right ways - however if you have a larger chest I'd size up by one."
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