Summer has arrived, and nothing is easier to style for warm weather than a linen mini dress. The ultimate throw-it-on-and-go garment, a linen mini dress is a wardrobe essential for those days when you do not want to overthink your outfit. Next's tomato print Square Neck Mini Shift Dress is an excellent choice for the season, and high street shoppers have been quick to purchase it for their upcoming getaways. Priced at just £36, this affordable piece features a playful and fun print that will instantly brighten up any wardrobe.
Design and Features
The tomato print is perfect for adding summery fun to your look, with a simple ecru background and a multicoloured pattern featuring tomatoes, seashells, suns, and abstract designs. You can easily coordinate your outfit by playing up the pink, red, and yellow patterns with a red lip, pink trainers, or a statement yellow bag, making it easy to rewear repeatedly. For those who prefer something more neutral, the Square Neck Mini Shift Dress also comes in plain black, offering more flexibility to dress it up or down with accessories. Add pops of colour with a bold bag and heels, or keep it minimalist with simple gold jewellery and ballet flats.
Fit and Sizing
The dress comes in both regular and petite lengths, with sizes six to 18 available in regular and sizes four to 20 in petite. However, it is proving popular, with sizes four to 12 currently sold out in the petite length. Made from a 55% linen blend, it is light and breathable, suitable for even ultra-hot temperatures. The square neckline and broad straps are flattering on all silhouettes, and the slightly tailored A-line silhouette creates a chic look without being too clingy in the heat.
Customer Reviews
Next shoppers have been enthusiastic about the Square Neck Mini Shift Dress. One reviewer said: “This dress has a lovely fit and I wore it yesterday and had so many compliments about it.” Another agreed: “Bought this for holiday. Looks lovely on and love the square neck, very flattering.” A third added: “This is lovely, it’s a tad large on top but it’s so worth it. It looks much nicer than on the website, the colours are lovely and it’s a lovely dress for summer.” Some found the neckline fit a little tricky, with one writing: “I liked the print, and the shift style, however it was very slack at the square neck and I felt didn’t sit correctly. Length was good and quality also good.”
Alternatives
Nobody's Child offers a similar style with the Ivory Print Linen-Blend Connie Shift Mini Dress for £79, available in several prints and colourways with the same square neckline and fitted silhouette. Alternatively, the ASOS DESIGN Square Neck Bodycon Mini Sundress is only £28 and comes in 97% cotton, keeping it breathable and comfortable. It features a playful abstract strawberry print option, as well as block colours including red, turquoise, and chocolate brown.
Overall, Next's tomato print linen mini dress is a versatile and affordable addition to any summer wardrobe, earning praise for its style and comfort.
