M&S' 'unusual' summer dress that 'looks amazing no matter the age' is under £40 (2024)

No matter where you are heading off to this summer, a beach dress is usually an absolute essential when it gets warmer.

If you're looking for something that will make you stand out from the crowd, then M&S shoppers have found the one for you. The Pure Cotton Printed One Shoulder Dress has a near perfect rating, as fans hail it as an "unusual" choice for the summer weather.

Included in the retailer's popular Holiday Edit, this "beautiful" dress is currently priced at just £39.50. With its vibrant red print, it will make sure you are making a statement wherever you wear it, whether that be on vacation or out for an evening meal.

Boasting an on-trend midaxi length, this dress features an elasticated waist that is "flattering" and "so comfortable" to wear, according to shoppers. However, it is the one-shouldered design and cut-out waist feature that has made this frock a standout to fashion fans.

Currently proven popular on the retailer's website, the dress is available in UK sizes 12 through to 24. Since it is beginning to sell fast, you can also check it out in a block black colour for the same price.

Hailed as a "holiday must have" by Marks and Spencer, there are many ways this £39.50 dress could be styled. For a casual look, you could pair it with the £44 Toms Canvas Flat Espadrilles, or the £59 Leather Buckle Platform Sandals for summer evenings.

Multiple shoppers who have managed to bag the £39.50 dress have rushed to sing its praises on the M&S website where it has been given a 4.3 rating for its "unusual" style that they would "highly recommend".

One excited shopper wrote: "Lovely material, great fit and great length so it is actually maxi length!"

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A second M&S shopper penned: "This is a beautiful dress I’m so glad I came across this and the black one , fantastic for sounder days or even an evening out WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND . Even got compliments . Looks amazing no matter the age."

A third satisfied customer praised: "Unusual style for a sundress which works well: good length and pretty fabric."

While another added: "This dress is lovely. It wouldn’t be something I would usually choose at 55 but I thought let’s see. I was not disappointed it fits really well and feels so comfortable."

And another gushed: "Loved it. Really light, great quality and flattering style."

However, not all shoppers were happy with the unusual style, as one said of the dress: "Who would want a dress with one shoulder and a big gap at the waist? Who are the designers ? Whom are they designing for?"

Shoppers can purchase the Pure Cotton Printed One Shoulder Cut-Out Dress from M&S for £39.50 here. It's also available in a plan black colour, also for £39.50, here.

For fashion fans who are a fan of the quirky style, then a similar option we have spotted from the high street is this Linen Cut Out Waist Midaxi Dress for £25.60 from Boohoo.

Another bold option is this £55 Cream Abstract Cut Out Beach Maxi Dress from River Island.

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