Marks & Spencer's 'stylish' £50 bubble hem dress garners 'so many compliments'
With occasionwear season officially here, we've found the perfect stylish and subtle midaxi dress that will take you through the summer from Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer is back taking online orders after the cyber attack, and as always, their current spring/summer collection is filled with stylish and elevated pieces that will really up your fashion game. One dress in particular that caught our eye was the Pure Cotton Bubble Hem Midaxi Dress.
With summer basically here, plus the races and weddings looming, finding the perfect dress you can wear to these different occasions is no mean feat, but we think this midaxi is the versatile summer dress to get your hands one. And at £49.50, this dress definitely isn't breaking the bank.
Combining two trends in one, this black dress features a stylish bubble hem detail, as well as a flattering drop waist. Despite featuring more micro-trendy elements, the sleek black colour and classic silhouette mean this dress will last in your wardrobe for years to come.
To style this midaxi, we suggest keeping it simple with a pair of gold or silver mules (depending on which you prefer), and a matching clutch or grab bag, and minimalist jewellery. Additionally, if you're more of a maximalist, you could team leopard or zebra print accessories to make the look pop.
We're not the only ones who are loving this versatile dress, shoppers are already leaving their reviews, praising the piece for its high quality and flattering fit. One shopper wrote: "Couldn't resist this dress despite having to try on several sizes before finding best fit (it's on the small side). The design quality becomes apparent once on with a drop waist, great if you are tall and long in the body, and the bubble hem. It's also nicely lined and the cut out back still enables you to wear a bra. Please continue to provide such design quality please M&S."
While a second shared how the dress got them heaps of compliments when they wore it. They added: "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."
As briefly mentioned above, a few people criticised the sizing of the dress, claiming it runs rather small, so we suggest sizing up from your usual size, especially if you are in between.
If black isn't your thing, we think we've found another stylish but low-key summer occasion dress you can wear to every event. The Butter Yellow Puff Sleeve Zola Midi Dress, £120, from Nobody's Child is in one of the biggest colour trends of the year, butter yellow. This stylish midi features a flattering empire waistline, which can help to balance the silhouette and elongate the torso.
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