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Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
River Island's 'perfect' £42 dress that's 'giving Odd Muse vibes'
River Island shoppers are loving the dress on TikTok - with some saying it's "classy" and gives "Odd Muse vibes" River Island shoppers are wowed by a "classy" dress that looks like one from an upscale label. The retailer, known for its trendy fashion and accessories, might just have a new must-have item in store. The beloved high street brand is selling the Long Sleeve Square Neck Mini Dress for £42, available in various hues; brown, black, cream polka dot, green, pink, and red. Shoppers can find it in sizes six through 22. The chic dress boasts a square neck, long sleeves, decorative pockets, and a flattering mini cut. River Island's website advises customers to machine wash the garment at no more than 30°C and to cool iron it, but cautions against dry cleaning. Shoppers eager for similar styles will find options across other retailers too. Next offers the Friends Like These Black Long Sleeve Square Neck Mini Dress at £36. PrettyLittleThing is currently running a deal on the Chocolate Structured Woven Boat Neck Shift Dress, retailing at only £17.25, reduced from £32. Meanwhile, New Look has the Black Pocket Detail Mini Dress up for grabs at £27.99, reports the Mirror. On TikTok, the River Island dress has garnered attention, with user Shileen (@shileen18) showcasing the cream polka dot iteration in a recent video, captioned: "Odd Muse vibes from @riverisland." Fashion account @thescousestylists also posted footage featuring the dress in black during a River Island visit, with the post reading: "The perfect black dress from @riverisland." Overlaying text on the clip said: "This dress is giving Odd Muse vibes." In the video, the pair chatted about the dress and their styling ideas, remarking: "This is giving Odd Muse vibes. Oh, it is, yeah." They also thought it would be a "nice" choice for the races and described it as "classy" and perfect for a night out, further commenting that it's "very Odd Muse." They noted it was "such an elegant and classy dress." Some customers have turned to the review platform TrustPilot to voice their opinions on River Island, particularly regarding the larger sizes, which could be something to bear in mind when ordering online. One individual mentioned: "Lovely quality but not great sizing." Another shopper expressed: "The quality of most clothes I've tried on are good... but the sizing is HUGE!! I recently bought some new UK size 6 shorts, skirts, jeans and trousers and they slid down my hips and legs! They wouldn't stay on my hips! The dress was huge on me too! I've had to return most of the order (kept the UK size 4 items)." The dress resembles the upscale Odd Muse's The Ultimate Muse Split Sleeve Mini Dress. The premium dress retails at £135, while the River Island one is priced at £42. Both dresses share a similar structured style, complete with long sleeves, ornamental pockets, and defined waists, although the Odd Muse creation features a raised neckline and broader, more flared sleeves than the River Island alternative. For buyers not wanting to break the bank, choosing the River Island dress represents a potential saving close to £93. River Island's Long Sleeve Square Neck Mini Dress can be purchased online here.
Daily Mirror
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
River Island's 'classy' £42 mini dress is 'giving Odd Muse vibes'
River Island shoppers have compared the dress to one by a luxury brand - but there's a big price difference River Island shoppers are impressed with a "classy" dress that's similar to one by a luxury brand. The retailer is well known for it's on-trend fashion and accessories - and now there may be a new fan favourite on the shelves. The high street retailer is selling the Long Sleeve Square Neck Mini Dress, priced at £42, in several colours; brown, black, cream polka dot, green, pink and red. It is available in sizes six to 22. The dress features a square neckline, long sleeves, decorative pockets and a mini length. The retailer has noted online that shoppers should machine wash the product at a maximum 30°C, cool iron it and warns not to dry clean it. For those keen to get their hands on a similar dress, there are a number of other retailers with options. Next stocks the Friends Like These Black Long Sleeve Square Neck Mini Dress for £36. PrettyLittleThing also has the Chocolate Structured Woven Boat Neck Shift Dress on sale for £17.25, down from £32. New Look is selling the Black Pocket Detail Mini Dress for £27.99. The River Island dress has gained attention on TikTok, with user Shileen (@shileen18) showing off the cream polka dot version in a recent clip. Her video was captioned: "Odd Muse vibes from @riverisland." Elsewhere on TikTok, fashion page @thescousestylists shared a clip showcasing the dress in black during a trip to River Island. The post was captioned: "The perfect black dress from @riverisland" while text over it read: " This dress is giving Odd Muse vibes." In the video, the two ladies discussed the dress and how they'd style it. They added: "This is giving Odd Muse vibes. Oh, it is, yeah." They also said it would be a " nice option for the races" and dubbed it "classy" and ideal for night out, adding that it is "very Odd Muse." They added that it is "such an elegant and classy dress." Some shoppers have taken to review website TrustPilot to share their thoughts on River Island, particularly when it comes to large sizing, so it might be worth keeping this in mind when ordering online. One person said: "Lovely quality but not great sizing." Another customer shared: "The quality of most clothes I've tried on are good... but the sizing is HUGE!! I recently bought some new UK size 6 shorts, skirts, jeans and trousers and they slid down my hips and legs! They wouldn't stay on my hips! The dress was huge on me too! I've had to return most of the order (kept the UK size 4 items)." The dress is similar to luxury brand Odd Muse's The Ultimate Muse Split Sleeve Mini Dress. The high end dress is priced at £135, while River Island's comes in at £42. The two feature similar structured designs, with long sleeves, decorative pockets and cinched waist. However, the Odd Muse dress has a higher neckline and wider, flared sleeves than the River Island version. For shoppers on a budget, opting for the River Island dress could be a potential saving of around £93. The Long Sleeve Square Neck Mini Dress is available from River Island here.
