Gap has made their own version of THE M&S Dress

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And at least it looks better on the model. Much more casual, although still made from synthetic fibres. Not as tent-like and it's quite cute at that length. Wonky hem though.

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I still wouldn't buy it, FGS why won't this dress die?

I think it has died now - or at least your link doesn't work?

Link works for me.

I think that oneis also better than the m&s one, it's a better material, shorter, doesn't have the weird back and less voluminous.

However still not for me...

Much nicer than the m&s. Better material and length, the sleeves aren't as ridiculous either

I think it's quite nice. At least it's fitted so a much more flattering shape

Not nice. Even the grey marl one is horrid.

That fabric is probably really clingy - I bet even the model is holding in her stomach - so I don't think it would be any more flattering than the M&S version.

I think the only way you can make it look good is to use a fabric in a decent weight, so that it hangs properly, plus a shit hot pattern cutter. That would mean charging a serious amount of money but I don't see the point of trying to copy it on the cheap. There are some things the high street is better staying away from.

@Floisme, watch the video, doesn't look clingy at all. It has a nice swing to it.

Not for me but infinitely better than the M&S one, and could look nice on a taller, younger type.

I can't get the video to work Bombadier so I may be wrong. It certainly looks a lot like that slubby fabric they use for cheap T shirts and they are pitiless. I suppose you can always reinforce with steel underwear!

Oh yes. It looks good on the video. I like its color and kind of drops well on the body. I like its sleeves too. Since its not a fitting design, you actually don't have to worry on the extra flesh showing.

The fabric is actually really nice. I've got lots of dresses and a couple of skirts made out of that softspun fabric Gap does. It doesn't cling at all.

Fair enough then I will withdraw that comment!

I really like the gap one! Beautiful colour, much nicer shorter. I would buy it!

Literally hundreds of the M&S pink dress on the 70%off sale rail in my local store today.