Fashion fans scramble to buy ‘comfortable’ summer M&S dress that ‘skims over lumps and bumps’ flatters ‘fuller figures’
AS the weather warms up you might be on the hunt for some summery additions to your wardrobe.
Look no further than Marks & Spencer for the perfect dress shoppers are going wild for.
The best-selling Pure Cotton Round Neck Midi T-Shirt Dress is a total bargain at just £25 and will be a staple in your summer wardrobe for years to come.
The flattering dress is available in three colours too, so there’s something for everyone’s taste.
Choose from Pink Shell, Black and Fern Green and dress the garment up or down with trainers for a casual look, or go for some trendy kitten heels for the evening.
Better yet, the dress comes petite, regular and tall sizing options, with sizes 6-24 available to buy online.
Crafted from pure cotton, this summer staple is perfect for warm weather.
“For an understated addition to your casual wardrobe, choose this t-shirt dress,” M&S bosses said.
“It’s crafted in a comfortable relaxed fit from breathable pure cotton, with an easy round neck.
“The short-sleeved design gives an airy feel. It falls to a midi-length hem for a timeless finish,” they added.
If you’re still not convinced, the stylish dress already has plenty of rave reviews from happy shoppers.
One said: “Bought two of these while they were available. The material is great and the dresses look amazing.”
The fashion fan added that the dresses are a great pick for plus size shoppers too.
“I wish they did more of these. For us fuller figure ladies these type of dresses look good. So pleased I bought both colours available. The price is also a bonus for us with limited funds for our wardrobe,” she said.
How to look chic on a budget
Fashion stylist Gemma Rose Breger, and beauty journalist Samantha Silver revealed how you can make your outfits elevated without spending hundreds of pounds.
- Don’t ever spend on designer denim: River Island ”always has such a great selection of fashion-forward jeans that follow the current trends”. The high street retailer offers a great range of sizes to fit UK 6 – UK 18, and three leg lengths – and prices start from an affordable £25.
- There are no rules for jewels: ”Pick up something at a car boot sale, or charity shop, scroll on Vinted & eBay, snap up something from the clothing section in your local supermarket when doing the food shop or check out high street clothing stores.”
- Don’t forget the pre-loved sites: With a rising number of second-hand sites, such as Vinted and Depop, there’s no excuse for not buying – or selling – pre-loved garments. Gemma, for instance, has managed to get her hands on chic Chanel sunnies for a mere £17.
A second agreed: I now have three of these dresses and find them to be very comfortable and easy to wear.
“The long straight lines skim over the lumps and bumps.”
And another left a rave review, awarding the dress a perfect five star rating, they said: “A really nice holiday dress. Nice fit, comfortable shape and I love the green colour for a change.”
“A useful practical plain basic which can become something stunning with accessories and worn any time. The petite cut/length is very much appreciated,” a third wrote.
And another said: “Lovely shape and fit and the fabric too; pockets would have made it perfect!”
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.