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Fashion fans go wild for M&S beach dress that's perfect for summer holidays and costs less than £20

Fashion fans go wild for M&S beach dress that's perfect for summer holidays and costs less than £20

Scottish Sun07-05-2025

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FASHION fans are going wild for a new summer dress from M&S.
Shoppers have praised the beach dress for just how versatile it is.
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Shoppers say it's a holiday essential that can be dressed up or down
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It comes in three colours and is less than £20
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So if you have a holiday you need to go shopping for or are just looking for a new dress to add to your wardrobe, keep reading.
The Jersey Printed Midaxi Beach Dress comes in three patterns, leopard print, pink zebra print and an ecru print.
Not only is it gorgeous and the perfect beach cover up, but shoppers say the M&S can be worn at any time and can be elevated with heels.
It comes with a flattering halterneck and flattering midaxi-length and is made with jersey for a comfortable feel.
They also come in an inclusive size range, going from a size six to 24.
And if that isn't convincing enough, the dress costs less than £20 at just £19.50
M&S bosses say: "With its striking print, this strappy beach dress will guarantee you stand out on your next warm holiday.
"It's made from comfy jersey in a relaxed fit that's designed to flatter your figure.
"The halter neckline creates a feminine shape and the sophisticated midaxi-length hem ensures a streamlined silhouette.
"A chlorine-resistant finish helps maintain the colour and feel."
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M&S shoppers are clearly loving the new-in high-street beach dress, as they have racked up an impressive average rating of five out of five.
Not only this, but many have praised the dress for going from day to night.
One person wrote: "Looks too nice for a beach dress."
Another commented: 'Despite the amazing reviews, I was still pleasantly surprised with this dress. For such a simple low cost dress, it looks and feels brilliant when worn."
"Excellent value, washes well. Easy to pack and doesn't crease"," penned a third.
Hottest fashion trends of 2025
Fabulous' Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend shares the biggest trends from the high street.
The East/West Bag
Baguette bags have had a good run, after returning from the 1990s' shoulders of Sarah Jessica Parker to modern-day fashion icons, like Hailey Bieber.
In 2025, the East/West bag is a similar but elongated shape and has long, thin straps that are easy to throw over your shoulder.
They've been on runway models' arms at nearly ever designer show - think Burberry, Givenchy and Bottega Veneta - and are hitting the high street now, too.
Powder pink
Bright fuchsia pink had its day after the release of Barbie in 2023 and now the more polished and expensive-looking pale shade is taking over for 2025.
Pantone may say that it's the year of Mocha Mousse, but the catwalks say otherwise! From Prada to Erdem, the subtle look was all over the spring/summer catwalks, worn head-to-toe or on its own.
If the sugary shade is too girly for you, then look to sharp suiting for a androgynous take on the colour.
The shell jacket
The '80s classic is back, but with a sleek and minimal new twist for 2025.
We all know we're likely to see rain for most of spring, so your practical coat of choice should be a cagoule jacket.
Depop revealed one of its big trend predictions for this year is retro sportswear, with surges already seen in '80s windbreakers'.
Seen everywhere from the stylish streets of Copenhagen to the Miu Miu catwalk, now mums who have an emergency raincoat crumpled underneath their pushchair are very much in fashion!
The turn-up jeans
While the shape of jeans remains the same for this year and barrel-legs will still be everywhere, the way we're styling them is different.
This season, transform your wide-leg, baggy denims into turn-ups.
For this look, size doesn't matter, so while deep turn-ups are a hit from jean trend-leaders Citizens of Humanity, a slight fold is still just as good - but only as it's just one single fold.
Peep-toe shoe
Get your pedicures booked in sharpish, as this season your toes are the main event.
After a long hiatus, the peep-toe has been welcomed back into the fashion fold, with brands like Hermes, Miu Miu and Tory Burch showing plain and embellished footwear in this style.
From mules to pumps and clogs (yes, clogs will be around too!), there are lots of different styles that are set to sweep the high street.
Sheer blouses
See-through looks have always lived on the catwalk, but have rarely filtered into everyday life - until now.
Designers Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford loved sheer looks on their S/S '25 catwalks and M&S even had sellout success with its black sheer pencil skirt last season.
Expect to see more sheer looks lining supermarket aisles and high street shops in the form of skirts, tops and frocks.
Meanwhile a fourth said: "Great easy to pull on beach dress that I will wear day and or night as a normal dress."
"This dress is so comfortable and I think it is much more than a beach dress, can be worn anywhere,' claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: 'This is the dress that keeps giving, perfect to wear to the airport and then for evening and then a third time to breakfast."
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