As a fashion editor, It's my job to hunt down the best styles dropping online weekly (well, we all need some retail therapy from time to time right?) and Marks and Spencer is always a first point of call. With the surge in popularity for the high street retailer this season it can be a task getting your hands on the latest styles before they sell out. That's why I regularly check the new-in section so I don't miss out. If you thought their affordable offerings couldn't get any better, they just dropped the dreamiest dress and live popped it straight on my wish list.
The Pure Cotton Square Neck Midi Waisted Dress, £39.50 here is part of their popular M&S collection range and the style has literally just launched meaning you can still get your hands on all of the sizes (at the time of writing). Hooray, I hear you say!
The elegant 'fresh blue' dress is made from a comfortable pure cotton making it cool to wear in the summer months and is available in an inclusive size range including petite, regular and tall for those ladies over 6ft.
Gorgeous puff-sleeved styles such as this have been trending thanks to the Netflix series Bridgerton and are a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
According to the style description on the website, "The flattering waisted shape features an all-over pleated design and falls to a classic midi length. A square neck and short puff sleeves add a feminine touch to the piece."
I particularly love these dress silhouettes as they flatter most body shapes and don't cling to any lumps and bumps. If like me you don't like wearing figure-hugging dresses but still like some shape around the bust area this design is ideal for you. I'll be wearing it to tons of summer soirees I have booked in my diary and taking on my next trip to Italy- I'll dress down with a pair of sleek sliders.
Otherwise for other styling inspiration why not team it with M&S' expensive-looking beaded grab bag, £35 here and leather buckle strap sandals currently reduced to £33.75 here?
Looking for other recommendations? FatFace shoppers have been raving about the Aubrey Maxi Dress, £55.20 here (was £69), which comes in short and regular sizes - and it even has handy side pockets. Customers have been heaping praise on the orange-hued FatFace item, which is made from 100% cotton for comfort.