Next shoppers race to buy £34 'striking' mini dress as mini heatwave approaches
The Cream Mono Placement Floral Linen Scoop Back Mini Shift Dress by Next is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe, with customers raving about its stylish design and fit
A shift dress is undoubtedly one of the most comfortable, go-to garments to keep cool in the summer months, especially if made from linen. Comfortable, breezy, and elegant, it's versatile enough to glam it up with heels or keep it casual with trainers or sandals.
And shoppers that have been on the hunt for the perfect shift dress for their holidays have been singing the praises of a lovely option from Next: its Cream Mono Placement Floral Linen Scoop Back Mini Shift Dress.
It's perfect for slipping over a swimming costume to transition from beach to bar or sprucing up for a dinner date. At £34, the dress is a bit of a steal and will surely be a hardworking staple in any summer and holiday wardrobe.
Crafted from a breezy linen-blend, the lightweight mini dress comes in a host of designs, although our favourite is the cream and water-colour brown floral print. Boasting a chic scoop neck, handy side pockets, and a trendy split side hem, the dress has been hailed as 'perfect for everyday wear' and looks chic with minimal effort.
It's not only stylish but washes easily and comes in both petite and regular lengths, reports Nottinghamshire Live. Others colours and patterns are available too, from a brighter floral print with a selection of blues, pinks, oranges which rivals Romans' Red Tropical Border Tie Detail Shift Dress, £38, to a colour block black. For an all over cream alternative, Nobody's Child's Cream Palermo Mini Shift Dress is currently £49.
Shoppers are smitten it seems with the Next dress, showering it in a handful of compliments for its swanky design and fab fit. One happy customer shared: "Material is soft and comfy to wear on holiday, perfect fit. Bought all designs in same dress. Good value for money as they look more expensive."
Another raved: "Love it. Classy but casual at the same time. Easy to dress up or down."
A third added: "It's a really striking attractive design. It looks so nice on. It is such a change from small flowery prints."
Although not everyone was quite as impressed with some shoppers were a smidge disappointed that the dress was unlined, making it somewhat transparent.
One person said: "The dress is a little see through, had planned to wear at a party and dress it up but as it's see through I won't, but good for daytime on holiday."
Despite this, the Next mini dress has garnered a 4.5-star rating out of five, suggesting it's still a top pick for your summer wardrobe. Get it here for £34.
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