Marks and Spencer shoppers have been praising a £28 dress that comes in black and chocolate brown, describing it as having an 'amazing shape' and being 'smart and good value'. The Jersey Lace Mini Skater Dress is available in UK sizes 6-18, though some popular sizes have already sold out.
Design and fit details
The feminine day-to-evening dress features a flattering skater cut and long fluted sleeves. It is fully lined, meaning the lace material is not sheer, and includes added stretch for comfort. The dress is available in petite, regular and tall lengths.
Shoppers have noted the frock may come up on the smaller side, with some advising buyers to consider sizing up. One review reads: "Great colour and good value for money. I ordered petite and it is quite short but good with knee high boots. I also ordered a size 10 instead of my usual 8 as it felt very snug. The 10 fits well and skims rather than being a tight fit."
Shopper reviews
One person said: "Lovely dress, looks expensive." They continued to mention a minor drawback but still rated the frock five stars, commenting: "Beautiful dress - bought for a cruise - after reading the reviews bought a bigger size and also ordered tall length as l wanted midi length, my only fault sleeves are a little long."
Another person said: "Bought for a wedding. The colour is a nice brown. Looks smart and good value. Bought 2 sizes bigger after reading the reviews." Someone else added: "Great colour and very flattering lace detail. Unexpected tightly fitting underskirt but overall shape is amazing. Ordered tall length although only 5’2 as mini length shows too much knee."
Another reviewer wrote: "Lovely dress. I love this dress. It reminds me of the styles I used to wear many years ago. Also the fact it is short as I hate the long length of so many dresses today. It is well made and pretty and will be lovely to wear in the Autumn season coming. It's also stretchy."
Alternatives elsewhere
Elsewhere on the high street, New Look's £45.99 Black Lace High Neck Long Sleeve Midi Dress is ideal for party season and also comes in a festive dark red. At Roman, the Burgundy Premium Crochet Lace Midi Dress costs £42, though new Roman shoppers can add the code 'AFRPLC25Q226' at checkout to bring the price down to £31.50 (valid on full priced items only). Those who have shopped with the retailer before can also save on the dress using the code 'CRISP' which takes the price to £37.80.
A final review of the M&S dress reads: "Ideal little black dress. I wanted a black dress for a funeral. Wore a coat over the dress for the ceremony, the dress was perfect for when I removed the coat for the wake." The Jersey Lace Mini Skater Dress is available for £28 at Marks and Spencer.
