Debenhams £31.50 Linen Dress 'Hides Belly' and 'Gives Lovely Shape'
Debenhams £31.50 Linen Dress 'Hides Belly' and Flatters

The Wallis Linen Blend Belted Midi Dress, now on sale at Debenhams for £31.50 (down from £45), has garnered praise from shoppers for its flattering design, with one buyer noting it 'hides belly' and another saying the tie at the waist 'gives you a lovely shape.'

Dress Details and Availability

The floaty midi dress is available in sizes 10 to 20 and comes in lime green, navy, and brown hues. It features a fashionable collar, sleeveless design with a wrap-style bodice, a removable belt, and a flared skirt. The linen-blend fabric is lightweight and summery, though some users note it requires ironing. The dress has an overall satisfaction rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 15 reviews.

Shopper Reviews Highlight Versatility and Fit

One reviewer who purchased the lime green version said: 'I bought this in lime green. This is a very flattering dress. Especially if you have a bust. I will be wearing it for church and work. It's very versatile. Very summery. Light, flower-like linen material. Hangs well. Definitely needs ironing. There's elastic at the back of the waist, but somehow it works. Cinched in my waist best when I tied the belt at the back. Hides belly. I'm a 14 with a belly that hangs lower, and this hides it. I intend to buy another colour.'

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Another shopper commented: 'I have this dress in two different shades of blue - a bright blue and a navy. I did have it in the green as well but returned it as I didn’t like the colour. It’s a very comfy summer dress that is versatile. Washes well, etc., and I’m managing to get away with not needing to iron it. Flattering and true to size. Would recommend.'

Minor Critiques and Overall Appeal

One buyer noted that the sleeves are very short, bordering on sleeveless, but still praised the fit: 'Love this dress. It fits so well and is incredibly flattering. I hadn’t really noticed how small the sleeves were, so it’s bordering on sleeveless. The tie at the waist gives you a lovely shape.' Another customer added: 'Ordered my dress yesterday late evening, received it this morning. It's absolutely perfect, love the material, design, fit. I'm tempted to buy it in a different colour as well.'

A final reviewer summed up: 'This is a beautiful linen dress. The fit is perfect, and best of all, it was on sale.' Another concluded: 'Have had so many compliments about the colour and style of this dress.'

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