Mark My Words—This Expensive-Looking M&S Dress Will Be Summer’s Viral Hit
The M&S pure cotton drop waist midi waisted dress has quickly become a Who What Wear UK editors favourite. Scroll to discover why below.
With this week’s wave of warm weather, all I’ve recently been thinking about is my spring dress rotation. Perfect for sun-soaked balmy days and endlessly versatile, over the year I’ve found there is nothing quite like slipping on a minimal effort, maximum impact piece that does oodles of heavy lifting for you style-wise. After a few days back-to-back in the office, there was one style I could ignore no longer. With each passing day, it grew in popularity, jumping from one Who What Wear UK editor to another. The M&S Pure Cotton Drop Waist Midi Waisted dress had quietly become a fan favourite.
To the naked eye, the construction feels deceptively simple. Cut of a soft cotton, the square-necklined dress features a form-fitting bodice that cascades down to your hips, gently flaring out into a floaty, draped skirt. Finished with drama-infused voluminous puffy sleeves and a contrast stitch running throughout, on the website its a dress I didn't think to take a second look at. But when fastened on a human figure, this M&S dress comes to life. With discreet pintucks scattered throughout the skirt, a soft, natural drape occurs. Adding movement and dimension, this tiny detail infuses life into this otherwise elevated gown. Its playful, whimsical finish and utterly divine and every day this week it drew my attention.
On Tuesday, when seo writer Ava Gilchrist wore the dress with a pair of fashion-forward rope sandals, my thought was simple: chic, sophisticated, and quietly directional (much like the editor herself). Come Wednesday, it was shopping editor Florrie Alexander’s turn to take the dress for a spin. Paired with a statement red stone necklace, oxblood ballet flats , and the sweetest puffed scrunchie, it was infused with her playful energy; looking entirely different yet just as compelling. But it was on Thursday, when fashion editor Remy Farrell stepped out in the dress, I resided on buying it. Styling her's with the now iconic JW Anderson backless mules and a raffia tote, the dress was given an edgier lease of life; it wasn’t just pretty, it was cool.
You see the beauty of this dress, it evolves with the style of the wearer. Whether girly, edgy or cutting-edge, it's one that will work hard within your capsule wardrobe. Scroll on to shop the dress and a few other pieces from M&S I adore.
Shop the M&S Pure Cotton Drop Waist Midi Waisted Dress
This dress deserves its flowers.
Shop Other M&S Pieces I Adore:
This dress would look perfect with a strappy sandal and tote bag on a warm summers day or beach vacay.
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Style with a chunky belt and sandals.
The delicate pearl buttons are a nice touch.
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This soft, blush pink hued blouse
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