Next's 'classy' polka dot dress gets wedding guests 'lots of compliments'
Weddings are joyous occasions full of love and laughter, however finding the perfect outfit to wear can be quite the opposite experience. With so many gorgeous dresses on the market, it can be an exhausting and time-consuming process to find the ideal frock, but Next shoppers believe they have found the answer.
Fashion fans are snapping up the Love & Roses Black/White Polka Dot Midi Dress to wear to weddings, with one saying they received 'lots of compliments' while wearing it. Priced at £66, the gown is available in sizes eight to 22 and boasts pretty scallop trim detailing.
The sleeveless dress, which also comes in a green and white polka dot print, has a flattering crew neckline and self-tie belt, allowing the wearer to cinch in their waist if desired. The pleated skirt falls to a flattering midi length, allowing one to show off their fancy footwear.
For shoppers wanting to explore other polka dot dresses, Roman is selling a similar Black Spot Sweetheart Midi Dress priced at £42. Available in sizes 10 to 20, this frock has delicate frill short sleeves and a side split.
Elsewhere, Nobody's Child is selling a Black Polka Dot Bandeau Felicity Midi Dress for £99. This strapless gown comes in sizes four to 18 and boasts a fit-and-flare shape with pockets.
The Love & Roses Black/White Polka Dot Midi Dress boasts an impressive overall rating of 4.8 out of five on the Next website. A delighted buyer shared: "Bought this dress for a wedding I was going to. It's very dressy and beautiful on. Most comfortable to wear, everyone commented on how lovely it looked."
Another happy customer wrote: "Lovely material. True to size, very classy dress. I had lots of compliments."
"Lovely dress, well made and fully lined," reads a five-star review. "The pleats fall beautifully and there's no creasing."
Someone else added: "Beautiful dress. Took it on holiday. Travelled really well, no creases. Looked gorgeous."
Not one person has a bad word to say about the Love & Roses Black/White Polka Dot Midi Dress. It's worth noting, however, that over on Trustpilot, a shopper experienced issues with a different dress they purchased from Next.
They explained: "Love the dress, but as soon as I took it out of the packaging to iron, the top button fell off. Not the quality I would expect."
Thankfully all of the reviewers of the Black/White Polka Dot Midi Dress were impressed with their order, with one noting: "Excellent prompt service. Item received in perfect condition. Will be using this service again."
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