Shoppers rush to buy £23 vintage dress as UK braces for 35°C heatwave
Shoppers rush to buy £23 vintage dress as UK braces for 35°C heat

Shoppers are rushing to buy a £22.99 vintage-style tea dress from New Look as temperatures are forecast to climb to 35°C this week. The floral dress has become one of the most sought-after items on the retailer's website, with 56 sold in the last 48 hours at the time of writing.

Dress features and design

The dress features short flutter sleeves and delicate lace trim, with pink, orange, and white flowers set against a midnight black background. Its A-line cut creates a classy silhouette, making it suitable for any occasion. According to the product description, the material is lightweight and woven, made from polyester and nylon. Available sizes range from 8 to 16, and there are currently no reviews on the website.

Alternative options from TU and Roman

TU is offering the Mono Polka Dot Print Waisted Corset Midaxi dress for £14, reduced from £28. The product description describes it as a statement piece with a timeless polka dot print, falling to a flattering midaxi length. It features a sleeveless design and scoop neckline, with corset-inspired detailing for structure. At the time of writing, the dress has been ordered over 100 times in the last 48 hours and is the number two bestseller on the site. However, stock is running low, with only sizes 6, 8, and 10 remaining.

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The TU dress currently has four stars. One customer commented: "Very happy with the fit and finish of the garment … delighted with all my recent purchases from TU. I have replaced my wardrobe as I have just lost 4.5 stone in weight." Another said: "The dress was nice enough fit and style wise but I personally did not like the fabric and this sent this one back. That sort of scratchy manmade netting is not something I can wear without a sensory overload. If you don’t have that issue I am sure you will love this dress as definitely can be dressed up or down."

Roman is also selling a more colourful Floral Print Frill Wrap Midi Dress for £42, down from £60.

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