The right black dress can take you seamlessly from day to night, and can be worn to any occasion. And that’s exactly how M&S shoppers feel about this particular black dress from the M&S Collection which has been hailed as an “absolute bargain” at just £35.
The Jersey Collared Wrap Midaxi Column Dress is a versatile piece that perfectly fits the smart-casual brief and looks a lot more expensive than it is, according to those who have purchased it.
Made from a super-soft 100% polyester material, the dress is cut in a flattering, easy fit, with a wrap-style front that creates an elegant, plunging V-neckline, bordered by a neat collar, perfect for accessorising with long, chunky jewellery, or a scarf to keep your neck warm.
The dress is complete with long sleeves and a tie belt to add a stylish touch, and falls to a flattering midaxi length, which sits at around 130cm from neck to hem for a regular size 12 wearer.
The dress can be machine washed on a delicate 40°C spin, and is suitable for tumble drying and ironing at low temperatures. It is currently available in sizes 8-10 in a Regular fit. At the time of writing, all Petite and Long sizes of the dress are sold out online.
Indeed, the dress certainly seems to be popular among M&S shoppers, who have given it an average rating of a near-perfect 4.8 starts out of five.
One satisfied customer raved: “This is the first thing I’ve tried on in absolutely ages where I haven’t been horrified by what I’ve seen in the mirror. The material and the cut is so flattering and the length is great. I bought it for a funeral but I think I’ll get a lot of use out of it.
“You can accessorise with jewellery or scarves to add some colour. The best thing was the price – £35. I thought that was an absolute bargain given the quality of the material. I was expecting to pay a lot more, and would have been happy to do so.”
Another shopper added: “I was looking for a simple black dress for an event and this fitted the bill perfectly. The long sleeves were a godsend in the cold weather we’ve been having. Great fit, nice fabric, and stylish.”
A third commented: “Very happy with this dress, it fits so well and suits my figure without being too clingy. The design is lovely, smart, and not fussy, and fabric feels comfortable. Have been complimented twice on first day of wearing!”
And a fourth buyer wrote: “Needed a new wrap dress. Been looking for ages as it’s not so easy for me to find something to fit. This is perfect. It fits like a glove and is very flattering. Had many compliments when wearing. Would be great if it was available in a couple of more colours. Brilliant value for money.”
However, a couple of customers who tried the dress found that the wrap waistline did not sit right on them, with one commenting: “Lovely dress, love the colour, however the waist seam is too high up, a common enough problem in many M&S dresses. A pity because otherwise it’s a very nice dress.”
And another echoed this sentiment, adding: “Ordered petite 12 that fitted well apart from the waist being a little higher than I liked. The length was perfect for my 5’3 height. Sleeve length was also perfect. The neckline sat well, I usually struggle with V necks gaping open. Fabric was a no from me so have returned.”
If you’re on the hunt for a similar style, ASOS have this Textured Collared Wrap Midi Dress in Black, which is currently down from £38 to £32.50. Alternatively, Debenhams has slashed 52% off the price of the Jolie Moi Reveka Wrap Ruched Shirt Dress, which is now only £29 down from £60.