Next shoppers praise ‘comfy and flattering’ dress in three colours

“Have worn my dress twice so far and have had nothing but praise from people who comment that it’s absolutely beautiful and I have to agree”

Next customers have been snapping up a “gorgeous” dress as an essential last-minute addition to their summer holiday luggage.

The Puff Sleeve Midi Dress has become a hugely popular pick at the high street retailer, earning five-star ratings for both its comfort and “stylish” appearance.

Available for between £52 and £56, the dress is offered in three shades – white floral, yellow and teal.

Crafted from a lightweight cotton-viscose mix with a flowing maxi skirt designed to keep wearers cool and chic, the shirred bodice cinches in at the waist for a flattering silhouette whilst the puff sleeves provide volume for a versatile look that works dressed up or down.

For an alternative take on this style elsewhere on the high street, a fresh arrival that has rocketed straight to a top seller position at New Look is the Brown Checked Puff Sleeve Seersucker Midi Dress, costing £35.99 and featuring comparable puff sleeve and shirred bodice details, reports Chronicle Live.

Alternatively, for a more adaptable shade that will transition this outfit into the autumn season, newly available at M&S is the Pure Cotton Square Neck Midaxi Dress for £55, which comes in black to complement any jacket or coat.

Returning to Next, the Puff Sleeve Midi Dress has been praised as a “very flattering” and “super comfortable” option for summer breaks and beyond.

The fashion retailer recommends pairing it with sandals and a raffia bag for a “dreamy” look when out and about on sun-soaked getaways.

One customer said: “Lovely dress, stylish and perfect for summer days and evenings out. I was so pleased with this purchase I have bought every colour available and I have even bought two for next year I love them so much. Would definitely recommend.”

Another added: “Have worn my dress twice so far and have had nothing but praise from people who comment that it’s absolutely beautiful and I have to agree. It’s also very cool and comfortable to wear so definitely recommend it.”

A third purchaser who opted for the teal version said: “Beautiful dress that I’ve worn on many different occasions now. Was unsure at first of the neckline and sleeves, but bought a bra with no straps and it made all the difference. Love the colour!”.

Meanwhile, another customer who chose the yellow commented: “Beautiful colour, the quality is excellent and the material just flows, the fit is comfortable. You can dress it up or relax in it. Very versatile. I would recommend this dress.”

Whilst the Puff Sleeve Midi Dress has secured an average rating of 4.5 out of five stars from buyers so far, not everyone was entirely satisfied with their purchase. One shopper said: “Quality was not great for the price and the sleeves were ill-fitting and loose.”

A few voices expressed a desire for more variety in sizing, with one customer saying: “Beautiful dress and looks like lovely on, my only criticism would be it is too long and would have been good to offer it in a petite size as not everyone is over 5ft 6ins.”

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