Lidl launches new t-shirt dress that's perfect for hot days – it's loose & so comfy you'll never want to take it off

The Sun

10-07-2025

LIDL has dropped a brand-new T-shirt dress that's perfect for scorching summer days.
The breezy bargain is already turning heads, offering style and comfort for a fraction of the high street price.
The dress features a relaxed fit, soft cotton fabric, and short sleeves - making it ideal for everything from beach days to BBQs.
The new summer staple flaunts a throw-on-and-go style that still looks effortlessly chic.
And at just £6.99, it's a steal - proving you don't have to splash the cash to stay cool and stylish this summer.
The dress is made from a super-soft blend of 70% modal and 30% recycled polyester, making it not only extra comfy but also a more sustainable choice.
Designed with a round neck, side slits and a loose fit, it's perfect for staying cool while looking effortlessly put together.
Available in classic black or stylish olive green, it comes in sizes small to large - and shoppers are already calling it a must-have for their summer wardrobe.
It's available to buy in Lidl stores now - but with its stylish look and bargain price tag, it's expected to fly off the shelves fast.
So, if you're after the ultimate throw-on-and-go summer essential, you'll want to snap one up while stocks last!
Other middle aisle bargains
Lidl is also selling a £7.99 summer essential that is a lifesaver during hot sticky journeys – and it's less than half the price of Amazon's.
Whether your braving it on the sauna-like London Underground, or toughing it out on an inner-city bus route, you'll want to do all that you can to cool down.
And although many public transport systems unfortunately do not have air conditioning, Lidl's Silvercrest Portable Fan is a great way to keep cool whilst on the go.
The nifty gadget comes in a variety of different colours, including green and yellow and is priced at just £7.99 making it perfect for anyone trying to pinch pennies.
Available in store now, the bargain bit of kit promises to "keep you cool while on the go" and has three speed options, low, medium and high,
It also has a tiltable fan head and a practical base, so you can stand the fan up whilst sitting at your desk.
The budget buy also comes with a charging cable and a three-year-warranty, so you can guarantee it will keep you cool for years to come.
As a price comparison, Lidl's bargain fan is over half the cost of Amazon's Rintea Hand Held Fan, which is currently retailing for £17.99.
Both fans are rechargeable, but the Amazon fan has six speed settings.
The Amazon buy also has a digital display, to show the fan speed and the high quality motor promises low noise.
For anyone looking for a more substantial fan, Lidl is also currently selling a Silvercrest Tower fan for £69.99, a whopping £280 cheaper than Dyson's £350 bladeless fan.
Tips for keeping organised during the summer holidays
IF you aren't sure how to keep organised during the summer holidays, then you've come to the right place.
Senior Fabulous Writer, Sarah Bull, has shared her top tips...
FOOD: One thing I find difficult is keeping on top of my kids' constant requests for snacks.
Despite the fact they have one break time at school and then lunch, their demands for food during school holidays seem to be 24/7.
To make things easier, I've decided to bring in snack baskets for them.
They each have a certain amount of food (the same so that there's no arguments) and once it's gone, it's gone.
Not only does it make my life easier, it teaches them that they have to spread things out - and to maybe see if the 'hunger signals' are actually ones of hunger or thirst.
ACTIVITIES: It can be hard to keep your kids entertained - and six weeks can feel like an awfully long time.
One thing to take advantage of is having an outside space. If you have a garden, you can put bikes or scooters in there, or even a trampoline.
It keeps them entertained and also makes sure they're doing some kind of physical activity every day.
If you don't have the space for a climbing frame or added activities, why not give the kids a bucket of chalk and get them to draw on the paving slabs?
Or another one I did was to give the kids a 'magic solution' I needed painted on the wall (it was just water and washing up liquid) to protect it. They spent a good hour doing that!
CLOTHES: One thing I've used from when my daughter, now six, started school is to use clothing drawers for her and my son, who's 10.
On a Sunday, I put all of their clothes, underwear, socks etc in the corresponding drawer for the week.
Usually it's uniform, but I still use the drawers during the holiday too.
It just makes things easier, more organised and less stressful - for all of us.
Other cooling hacks
People are sharing on Mumsnet to use a hot water bottle, yes, even in the summer.
You simply fill the water bottle with a small amount of cold water and stick it in the freezer until frozen.
Then you want to place it at the bottom of your bed to keep you cool all night long.
However, you shouldn't use the same hot water bottle for hot water in winter and freezing in summer, as it can weaken the rubber.
If you can, buy two hot water bottles and change them for each task.
Tin foil is effective at reflecting sunlight when placed on the inside or outside of any windows.
This, in turn, prevents your home from absorbing too much heat and warming it up.
It's not the most aesthetically pleasing, but is a cheap and temporary solution for short and intense heatwaves.
You can also create a DIY ice fan by putting a container or bowl of ice cubes in front of a fan sees the air passing over it cool, creating a mist of chilled air.
This hack isn't the most effective for larger rooms, but can work in smaller rooms like your bedroom.
Free summer holiday activites
You don't need to spend a penny to keep your kids entertained this summer...
Museums - Some museums offer free entry to some exhibits, and also host events for kids.
Parks - Head to your local park to enjoy the playgrounds, games areas, courts and splash pads. Some even have trails for kids to enjoy.
Beach - It doesn't have to be sunny to enjoy the beach, you can go rock pooling, crabbing, make sandcastles, or enjoy a walk along the headland.
Library - If the weather is awful, head indoors and borrow books, audiobooks, dvds.
Cooking - Have your own mini bake-off, or Come Dine With Me challenge.
Playdates - Invite friends over for an afternoon of socialising.
Boardgames - Enjoy a little sibling rivalry with rounds of Monopoly or stretch your brain with Scrabble.