M&S shoppers love ‘flattering’ striped dresses so much they want every colour

Marks and Spencer’s latest summer dress is attracting a lot of attention from fashion-savvy shoppers. Many were so impressed they say they returned to stores to get more colors of the popular item.

The retailer’s rich cotton striped midi knit dress has climbed its way to become the second best-selling dress on the M&S website. Retailing at £35, the dress comes in two striking color combinations: black and white or cream and mocha.

Available sizes range from extra small to extra large, accommodating a variety of body shapes. Crafted from a rich cotton fabric, the dress has a casual fit, ideal for the summer months.

Featuring a scoop neckline and a sleeveless cut, it’s a perfect choice for staying cool, while the bold striped pattern provides a timeless look. The midi length also adds a flattering touch.

In the promo images, the model pairs the dress with flatform leather double buckle sandals and chic black rectangular sunglasses. For those looking to capture the essence of summer, the dress can also be teamed with Marks and Spencer’s very ‘best-selling’ straw bag, Wales Online reports.

Customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with the dress earning an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of five. One happy customer commented: “I’ve seen this dress worn by several ladies on Instagram and it looked great on all of them. So I ordered one for myself and I love it!”

Another happy shopper remarked: “Great fit dress, looks amazing. The quality is very good for the price.” Meanwhile, a third customer shared his excitement, saying: “I love it, I have both color variants now. We’re saving the black version for the release!”

Kerry said: “I bought them in last year’s colors and absolutely loved them, so when I saw they were brought back this year I had to have them both.” PJ commented: “Really flattering, easy to wash, great for the holidays.”

Carlyn said: “I really like this dress, it fits perfectly, you can dress it up or wear it casual it’s so comfortable.” Desiro enthused: “I ordered the mocha and the black/cream stripe. The black stripe definitely has that wow factor! It’s not see-through like many other dresses on the market.”

Jane wrote: “Beautiful dress, looks much more expensive, elegant. A lot of elasticity”. However, one buyer said: “I have a DD chest and felt this dress just didn’t fit my body at all (looks straight up and down) not very flattering so returned it” .

Another said: “Cute dress too thick for a sleeveless summer dress. I had to go back with sadness.” Some customers have also warned that jewelry can catch on the threads of the dress.

If you’re looking for a striped dress for summer, Amazon is selling a stylish ‘figure hugging’ option for £16.55. Meanwhile, H&M is selling a similar dress with a crochet look for £27.99. Alternatively, for something with vertical stripes, Shein has a Square Neck Motf Contrast Piping Dress for £47.99.