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The Sun
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a size 14 and 5ft 10 & love Peacocks' tummy-friendly summer collection – the £20 dress is as comfy as a tracksuit
THEY are part and parcel of summer, but can be less than forgiving on curvier women. However, one fashion fan has said she's found the perfect summer dress for anyone who's self-conscious of their figure, and it's only £20. 6 6 6 Not only that, but the patterned midi dress is so comfortable that it's like wearing a tracksuit. Peacocks shared an ad on their TikTok page showing the woman trying on a range of their new summer offerings, with the zebra-print number top of her wish list. As an added bonus, the £25 dress is currently reduced to just £20 on the Peacocks website. "It's a great summer dress and also wearable because here you've got thicker straps," she said, referring to the fact you can easily wear a bra underneath without the straps showing. "You've got a thicker jersey so it doesn't cling to your tummy." And there are also buttons at the front that don't undo - meaning they won't gape even if you're top heavy. The dress also comes in red and white, and is also incredibly comfy in the hot weather. "This dress, because of the fact that it's jersey and very comfortable, means you can just put this on whenever," she added. "It feels like you're wearing a tracksuit version of a dress." She also explained she'd sized up because of her height, but said you might not need to do that if you're not on the taller side. "Either way, it's a fab dress!" she concluded. And it wasn't the only dress she fell in love with as part of the haul. There was also a white one that caught her eye, thanks to its strappy top and billowing skirt - which, once again, hides the tummy area. It also has pockets - a feature everyone appreciates! Next up was a patterned number with a "loose fit", that comes with a matching belt if you want to cinch it in at the waist. "I love this one!" she gushed. 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. "These new summer dresses at Peacocks are the perfect choice," the video was captioned. And people in the comments section insisted they'd been easily influenced by the video - and shot to the website to place their orders. "I saw your video and went and bought the black dress with fitted top," one wrote. "I love it!" "I got a lovely dress from here," another insisted. "I just got the 14 in black, I love it!" a third agreed. "I ordered the red," someone else said. As another wrote: "I love Peacocks!" 6 6 6
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Helen Flanagan stuns in a busty pink dress as she shows off her gifted outfit - after 'broke' star admitted she's lost her £3.5m fortune
Helen Flanagan looked sensational as she took to Instagram on Saturday with a sizzling new post. The 34-year-old 'broke' soap star, who recently admitted to losing her £3.5 million fortune, has faced a series of financial setbacks. In a bid to be more budget-conscious, Helen turned heads as she modelled a selection of gifted items. Delighting her followers, she wowed in a busty pink summer dress adorned with tiny strawberries. She styled the look with brown sandals and a chic denim Kurt Geiger bag, finishing it off with dainty gold jewellery. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Helen captioned the snap: 'Dreamiest dress for summer @molbythelabel. pink and strawberries bag @kurtgiger necklace @astridandmiyu @hertility love this Uterus charm earrings @laraheems_jewellery ( some items gifted). The actress recently announced that she has been forced to put her 'forever home' up for sale as she can no longer afford its upkeep. This followed her pleas to magistrates when she appeared on speeding charges earlier this year that she is a 'single mum' who struggles to scrape together cash for a £10 taxi fare. The actress's company, HJF Darling Ltd, published last year's accounts up to August where the total came to £135,387, leaving a balance of £75,615 after tax. Speaking candidly to The Declutter Hub podcast about her living situation in April, Helen explained: 'It actually makes me sad that I'm going to be leaving soon because I actually put so much effort into it. 'When we moved I put like a lot of my savings into doing the house up and making it look really beautiful. 'But it's a big house. It's an eight-bedroom house, which is obviously really hard to keep on top of.' The 'newly-single' star recently confirmed her boyfriend Robbie Talbot had moved out of the home she shares with her three children, previously claimed her finances were so dire that she was struggling to afford the price of public transport. The actress is understood to be single after breaking off her relationship with Robbie, 45, just over a year after the pair went public. She shares three children Matilda, nine, Delilah, six, and Charlie, four, with her footballer ex Scott Sinclair. Helen had previously hinted at wanting more children with the former non-league footballer, but is said to have had a change of heart over over recent months. A source told The Sun: 'They want different things in life. She has just landed a new acting job and is trying to juggle work projects with the kids. 'She sat him down two weeks ago and said, ''This isn't working''... She just wants to be on her own for a while although she still has feelings for him.' In April, Helen admitted she is no longer living with Robbie after he briefly moved into her home, sharing at the time it wasn't helpful for her children who 'miss' their dad. The actress and her ex-fiancé Scott Sinclair, 36, separated in 2022 after 13 years together. She told The Sun: 'I'd asked him to stay for a while, because I often get quite scared in the house on my own and feel safer with a man there. 'But Matilda is very sensitive and a proper daddy's girl, and she struggles with not seeing Scott as often as she'd like. 'I always think about how she feels when she misses her dad, and having my boyfriend there maybe doesn't help her.' Speaking on The Mail's The Life of Bryony podcast in March, Helen praised Robbie and the positive impact he'd had on her mental and emotional wellbeing. She said: 'He's lovely. Everybody loves him. I just met him at a bar. I literally, I just, I could not stop laughing at this guy.' 'My boyfriend's actually the funniest guy I've ever met. He's got two kids and he's, he's really beautiful with my children.' 'I think that's what made me fall more in love with him because he's so good with my mental health things and that's the main thing for me that I need.' She added: 'I need someone that's good for me mentally and emotionally, that's my top thing and that's what I've realised.' 'No disrespect to the father of my children, I'll always have that love for him, but he didn't know how to cope with me or didn't know how to do that, and not everybody does, but because the man that I'm with now really knows how to do that, it makes me happy.'
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers race to grab ‘dress of the summer' from supermarket – it's bloat-friendly & perfect for holidays or weddings
WITH summer on the way, we're all looking for ways to revamp our wardrobes. And there's one fashion buy that shoppers will be rushing to put in their basket. A new summer dress from Tesco ticks all of the boxes to make it 'dress of the summer.' Sharing the dress on their TikTok account, Tesco said: "Perfect summer dress. Gorgeous tiered midi dress with embroidery in the colour of summer," and we couldn't agree more. The stunning F&F Pure Cotton Broderie Anglaise Tiered Midi Dress comes in this season's must-have colour, butter yellow. It features wide straps to offer support and comes in an inclusive size range from a 6 to 22. To give it some extra glam, it also has off-the-shoulder Broderie arms to match the tiered skirt. The summer dress is made from 100% cotton, making it perfect for the warmer months, whether you're relaxing on holiday or enjoying the sun in the UK. The midi dress can be dressed up with wedges for an elevated look or worn with trainers for a casual outfit for a day in the park. Tesco bosses say: "Step out in summery style with this pure cotton tiered midi dress, designed with pretty broderie details and a scalloped hem. "Featuring wide straps, a tiered skirt, and a flattering bandeau style fold over top, it looks perfect with wedge heel sandals and a straw hat." The dress costs £36 and can be purchased online. I'm 5'3 and a size 10 - Tesco is killing it with their summer co-ords, my haul was amazing & I got 25% off everything too It's not the only Tesco fashion buy shoppers are loving. Fashion fans have insisted the new Tesco polka dot two-piece looks "stunning on" and hailed it as a must-have for summer. The black polka dot midi skirt is priced at £22.50, while the matching puff sleeve cropped top will cost you £16 Both pieces come in sizes six to 22 and are available in-store and on the newly launched F&F website. How has Tesco's F&F upped its game By Fabulous' Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend ZARA has become a high street staple in recent years thanks to its hot-off-the-catwalk designs and affordable prices. But recently those prices have risen with the brand's popularity. However, if you are looking for high fashion inspired outfits with low price tags you needn't drag yourself to your local shops, just head to the supermarket instead. F&F has come a long way from selling a few backs of T-shirts and fluffy dressing gowns and is now a must have shopping destination for thousands. They produce good quality, long lasting and on trend clothes that puts others to shame. F&F is filled with Zara dupes and other looks inspired by our favourite shops that will set you back less than £50 - and you can get them while you pick up your dinner. I for one love F&F denim, it's durable, fits really well and has all the best silhouettes. So even if you're not looking for reasonable prices but just want good clothes, get yourself to Tesco. They can be worn together, or pair the top with jeans and heels and the skirt with a Skims dupe bodysuit to get extra wear out of them. Describing the co-ord online, the Tesco team say: "Complete with a split hem detail, this midi skirt adds a classic touch to your daily essentials. "Designed with an all-over polka dot print, the relaxed silhouette and gathered waistband make it ideal for dressed-up events. "Team with the matching top for a statement look. "From its polka dot print to its short puff sleeves, this top is a on-trend piece in your dressed-up wardrobe."
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shoppers are rushing to snap up summer dress that is scanning for just £7.20 at ASDA – but not everyone is convinced
WHILE the sun might have missed the memo this weekend, soon enough it will be time to crack out our summer wardrobes. And for those needing to stock up you'll need to run rather than walk down to ASDA as shoppers scramble to get their hands on a must-have summer dress. The Olive Cut Out Flower Long Sleeve Mini Babydoll Dress has now been reduced from £12 to just £8 and bargain hunters have worked out how to get even more money off. Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, one user wrote: 'Asda george online £8.00 or if you have the rewards thing you get extra 10% off so it's £7.20….BARGAIN!!' The dress has amassed exclusively five star reviews from shoppers who have been quick to praise its quality and value for money. 'Very nice dress , very nice design and fabric,' wrote one. Another added: 'I bought a month ago and so happy I did.' If you do want to get your hands on the must-have dress you'll need to act fast as there are only limited sizes left. However, it seems that not everyone is as taken with the dress. Commenting on the Facebook post one wrote: 'Great if you want to look like a 1940s granny.' While another added: 'Colour is little dull.' We recently shared how Asda has launched its first-ever stand-alone George store, and it could be rolled out across the UK if it's a hit. Kat Farmers new George at Asda Collection The debut site opened on Saturday, May 10 in Leeds, taking over the old Asda Living at Crown Point Retail Park. The slick new store is packed with head-turning fashion, stylish homeware, must-have toys and baby bits – plus a fresh café to fuel your spree. There are 30 Asda Living stores across the UK, and bosses will decide later this year whether to roll out more George stores after another trial run. Fashionistas can bag the Spring/Summer 2025 collection fronted by supermodel Yasmin Le Bon, plus new celeb collabs – including a chic kidswear range by Erica Davies and a sunshine-filled drop from Billie Faiers. And it's not just the clothes getting a makeover – the whole experience is sleeker, quicker and easier, with speedy self-checkouts, faster queues and slick Click & Collect. Shoppers will also be able to pop into the brand-new Kitchen café, where staffers are dishing up hot meals, cold bites and stone-baked pizzas. Is supermarket fashion the new high street? DEPUTY Fashion Editor Abby McHale weighs in: The supermarkets have really upped their game when it comes to their fashion lines. These days, as you head in to do your weekly food shop you can also pick up a selection of purse-friendly, stylish pieces for all the family. Tesco has just announced a 0.7 per cent increase in the quarter thanks to a 'strong growth in clothing' and M&S has earnt the title of the number one destination for womenswear on the high street. Asda's clothing line George has made £1.5 million for the supermarket in 2023, 80 per cent of Sainsbury's clothes sold at full price rather than discounted and Nutmeg at Morrisons sales are also up 2 per cent in the past year. So what is it about supermarket fashion that is becoming so successful? Apart from the clothing actually being affordable, it's good quality too - with many being part of schemes such as the Better Cotton Initiative. A lot of the time they keep to classic pieces that they know will last the customer year after year. Plus because they buy so much stock they can turn around pieces quickly and buy for cheaper because of the volumes. Liz Evans, Asda's Chief Commercial Officer for George and Retail, said: 'Our Asda Living stores have been a huge success – but as shopping habits change, we want to make it even easier for customers to enjoy quality, style and value with George at the heart of it." The George label launched in 1989 when fashion guru George Davies teamed up with Asda to make the UK's first-ever supermarket clothing brand. By 2004, it was the nation's biggest clothing retailer, and Asda launched its first Living store to expand into homeware. Today, George is still going strong in 560 stores and pulling in 260 million visits a year to
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shoppers run to bag must-have butter yellow summer dress that hides mum tum & flatters chunky arms from top supermarket
THE sizzling weather is set to come to an end this weekend, but you can still get a pop of sunshine in your wardrobe thanks to Sainsbury's. The supermarket's in-house fashion label, Tu Clothing, is renowned for its stylish buys at affordable prices. 2 2 And if you're looking to add some on-trend buttermilk yellow to your outfit rotation, you've come to the right place. Fashion fans have insisted the new Sainsbury's midi dress is perfect for all shapes and hailed it as a must-have for summer. The "absolutely beautiful" Yellow Striped Tie Detail Midaxi Tea Dress is priced at £28 and comes in sizes six to 24. Describing it online, the Sainsbury's team say: "Perfect for summer occasions, our yellow tea dress has been designed with puff sleeves, an elasticated waist with shirred detailing, finished with a tie fastening at the neckline for a touch of elegance. "Cut to a flattering, midaxi length. Wear with suede sandals and golden accessories." The dress is already sold out online so you'll need to be quick to get your hands on it in store. And it's currently 20% off all Tu Clothing, so it's the perfect time to top up your summer wardrobe. If you're self-conscious about a mum tum or your upper arms, delighted fashion fans say this is definitely one for you. One said: "Absolutely beautiful dress... even prettier in person. It's a lovely light fabric to wear in summer and feels very flattering on my plus size body. "The pockets are an added bonus! Very pleased with this purchase." Shoppers run to bag on-trend spring dress with 'boho vibes' in Sainsbury's A second wrote: "Bought this because I was drawn to the colour for the summer. Love the length of the skirt and the fit at the waist - really flattering!" A third chimed in: "On trend with the tie front but a unique colour (I haven't got a dress anything like this in my wardrobe). "Fits beautifully & is very flattering. Hides my mum tum perfectly. I usually wear a 10 on top, 12 on bottom & a 10 in this dress fits lovely." A fourth added: "Had been seeing this dress advertised online for ages but missed out when it finally became available online. I was thrilled when I spotted it in my local store and bought it immediately. "It didn't disappoint. The fit is lovely, true to size and is full length maxi on me (5ft 3). "Love the comfy elasticated waist and the puff sleeves are really flattering on my chunky arms! Love that it has pockets. I know I'll get a lot of wear out of this one!" "Gorgeous colour and shape with pockets. Love Sainsburys dresses", cried a fifth.
