Polka dots are making a bold comeback in 2025 fashion, with the playful and timeless print cropping up on catwalks and celebrity red carpets this season. Stylish shoppers wanting to get ahead of the trend are going dotty for the Chateaux Maxi Dress, now reduced by £27 in the Seasalt Cornwall sale.
The classic navy blue and white dress is down to £42.95 from its original price tag of £69.95 and has been rated 4.6 out of five by 431 reviewers. Styling prints can often be daunting but customers who have already worn the Chateaux Maxi Dress confirm it has a flattering fit and ‘feels good to wear’.
Boosting shopper’s confidence, one person said: “Very flattering dress, skims the hips giving a slimming tummy appearance”, and another wrote: “This seems the only dress that you do in this shape style and length and it’s perfect for me a mature lady who likes sleeves (no bare arms please) and no discernible waistline. So slimming.”
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The simple maxi dress has an empire-line cut and a wide panel under the bust that creates a vintage-inspired silhouette. You can really lean into that look by pairing it with a red lip and gold jewellery, or add some edge with a denim jacket and trainers. Stocked in sizes eight to 18, the dress is made from 100% organic cotton that shoppers say is ‘soft’ and ‘very pretty’.
One customer left a rave five star review, sharing: “Dress is a lovely fit and the design means it flows over areas I would rather hide. The blend of colours and design will allow me to wear it into winter. I wore it for work but it could be dressed up or down so a practical addition to my wardrobe.”
A second person echoed similar positive feedback on the fit but were let down with the lack of pockets, writing: “A beautiful and flattering dress. My only niggle- no pockets! But it covers my natural lumps, bumps and flappy bits and accentuates a feminine shape.” For a polka dot dress with pockets, check out the Joanie Clothing Manon Button-Through Tea Dress. It’s £59 and comes in four colours.
Seasalt Cornwall shoppers do have one gripe with the sizing as some found that the ‘regular size was a little too long and it isn’t available in petite’. If you have a shorter frame and don’t want to get your dresses tailored, the Marks and Spencer Petite Round Neck Spot Print Midaxi Tea Dress is a lovely alternative that ticks the polka dot trend for £39.50. It also comes in a tall size.
Another happy shopper explained that the Seasalt Cornwall dress has: “Beautiful fabric, with such a nice flow. Perfect fit and length. Such a joy to wear, and easy to look after. Delighted with my purchase, and so versatile, can wear for lots of occasions, casual or dressed up for something special.”
You can shop the Seasalt Cornwall Chateaux Maxi Dress here, or for an alternative option, we’ve found this very similar Navy Spot Print Flutter Sleeve Dress for £69 from Nobody’s Child and it comes in a wider size range, four to 18.