A chic polka dot adorned blouse from Marks & Spencer is receiving a lot of love from fashion fans for being ‘extremely flattering’ and crease proof – not to mention ‘beautiful’. Costing £37.50, the Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Blouse from the M&S collection is available on the website in sizes 8 to 20, with sizes 6,. 22 and 24 already selling out, despite having only recently landed.
The ‘in demand’ blouse is a versatile piece that can easily work in your office wardrobe or as part of your casual, weekend ensembles thanks to its monochromatic colouring. With its fun spotted pattern and easy regular fit, the voluminous sleeves add personality while the bows at the front give the blouse a feminine and romantic finish. Perfect for any upcoming date nights…
Fastened easily with a hook and eye combination – rather than your usual button or zip – the black and white blouse is made from viscose and has been described as being a little longer than a crop top in length – sitting on your hips, meaning it’s ideal with high waisted trousers and skirts.
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Some shoppers have even used it as a fun layering piece and have worn the blouse as a jacket thanks to the front fastening, as one customer noted: “Great quality and style can wear as a blouse or jacket.”
The garment has received an impressive 4.4 star rating since landing on the website with over 20 reviews hailing its style and design. One fan of the brand called the blouse: ‘Glorious Polka Puff Magic‘ and was impressed by its crease-proof finish. They said: “‘m a polka dot obsessive and always on the look out for new polka pieces, so I was immediately drawn to this top. I bought it with valentines day in mind, but safe in the knowledge that it would become my favourite go to top for any occasion, whether casual or formal.
“It fits beautifully and is extremely flattering. The material is gorgeous and even though it had been folded in a delivery package, it came out wrinkle free. I can’t wait to wear it.”
Another gushed: “This top is sheer perfection, love the style, colour and fit.”
“This is a lovely blouse! I like the design of this blouse and love the polka dots, puff sleeves and little bows! It is comfortable to wear,” raved a third.
Although for many people, the hook and eye fastening – underneath the bows – showed a little too much skin, with one disappointed customer citing: “I really like this blouse but the bows need to be stitched on better, very flimsy. It needs more hook and eyes due to it gaping for my modesty, which I’m just going to sew some more on so easy to remedy.”
Echoing this, one three star reviewer added: “I personally don’t consider this a blouse but more a jacket. There is gapping where the fastening is and could easily come undone. So you would need to wear a camisole underneath. So it’s more a short sleeve jacket.”
Others found it a little too small, requiring the next size up – which is something to bear in mind when purchasing.
If you want something a little longer, with less risk of gaping at the front, Next’s Black/White Spot Relaxed Fit Long Sleeve Overhead V-Neck Blouse is a good option, especially if you want longer sleeves, here for £26. Love the bows? New Look’s Off White Crinkled Chiffon Pussybow Blouse features a lovely statement bow at the neckline and has the black and white polka dots inverted: black dots on a white background.
Nobody’s Child’s black variation is currently on sale too if you like a more loose fit blouse. Get it here for £23.
Alternatively, if you love M&S’ Polka Dot Puff Sleeve Blouse, get it here.