Next's 'flattering' £28 lightweight summer dress is 'ideal for holiday'

Edinburgh Live

12-05-2025

Next customers are lavishing praise on a "lovely" summer dress that's become a hit online. The brand, renowned for its trendy clothing and accessories, might just have a new crowd-pleaser on its hands.
The sought-after Midi Slip Summer Dress is retailing for £28. It comes in a variety of patterns including a bold pink and orange combo, blue tie-dye, as well as black/green and black/animal prints.
The coveted dress is available in both regular and petite lengths, catering to sizes six through 22. However, eager buyers should act fast, as some sizes are selling out quickly.
Next advises that the fitting runs slightly smaller than standard sizing, an important consideration for online shoppers. The dress boasts a midi cut, adjustable straps for perfect fit, and is notably easy to care for – just toss it in the washing machine.
The full product description states: "The perfect dress for sunny holidays or warm weather dressing, this flattering midi-length dress has a lightweight slip design, made from a soft fabric with adjustable shoulder straps and a split side hem," reports the Mirror.
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For those still hunting for ideal summer wear, River Island sells the Pink Broderie Midi Dress at £69. Alternatively, New Look's Red Gingham Bow Back Midi Dress is priced at £33.99, while Very offers the stylish Vero Moda Woven Ankle Drop Hem Dress for £44.
Shoppers appear mostly delighted with Next's Midi Slip Summer Dress, though a few noted minor issues. One satisfied customer commented, "Bright colourful good quality and fits well," whereas another happy shopper shared, "Lovely summer dress, wore it recently on holiday."
One shopper commented on the split in the dress and claimed it felt more like beachwear. They said: "Lovely dress. Fits well but has a very high split up the leg. Think it's more suited to beach wear rather than an every day dress."
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Meanwhile, some were all for its versatility, with a comment reading: "Great light dress to wear on its own or over your swimsuit, lovely colours material lovely and soft. Great addition to my summer wardrobe."
Another buyer found it suitable for multiple occasions: "This is a lovely dress...although I wanted to wear it in the day with my swimwear I think I would want to dress it up for night too."
Compliments were plentiful, as one shopper expressed satisfaction with their purchase: "Lovely dress. Bought for a Caribbean holiday. Got lots of compliments. True to size. Doesn't crease."
Others echoed similar sentiments, with one saying: "Nice light cotton straight summer dress. Ideal for a holiday," another suggesting it was "ideal for holiday."
A further compliment came from someone who called it a "Nice little lightweight holiday dress. Good fit."