Opinion on this M&S dress

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I just bought this dress at M&S. Mainly because it is cotton and I was delighted it was the right length (I'm 5ft 2). There were other dresses I preferred but were ridiculously long.

I'm not sure. It seems simultaneously infantile and similar to my mother's nightdresses. I'm 54. I like the fit though and the colour, I'm a few pounds overweight but I downsized a bit so it's fitted over the bust, like with the model. I think they intend it to be a lot more oversized than that - I bought a 6 which I most definitely am not.

I'll most probably keep it anyway as I don't have any loose dresses, but curious as to people's opinions.

Is there a link?

Hmmm can't post a photo. www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-floral-midi-smock-dress/p/clp60604185?color=MULTI#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r1c1

Photo!

I'm 5 foot 1 and a little overweight and wouldn't wear it. I'm 38. I think it would make me look quite dumpy. I prefer just below the knee flare/skater dresses. They aren't clingy and are flattering. They skim the problem areas.

I don't dislike it but there's no way I would wear it. Too nightie-like for me but I don't wear prints.

I think the only people that style doesn't look dumpy on are tall, willowy types.

But that being said, there's nothing wrong with being comfortable and dumpy.

Yes I know what you mean, ideally I would like on the knee. I don't have good legs though (at any point) so dresses a few inches off ankle or trousers are my go-to.

I think it’s lovely.

Haha yes, comfortable and dumpy may well be my category. I'm in the process of losing weight but it's a bit of a long road.

I like it. Shorter people are still wearing this sort of dress, as it's such a loved style at the moment, that I think it wouldn't matter. It looks super comfortable and the print is pretty.

Slightly like a nightdress I suppose.

It's very shapeless indeed; I'm not sure who it would look great on. The pattern is very safe as well, which doesn't help.

I’m similar size and would wear it if fitted over the bust with a cross body bag to give a bit of shape and more chunky sandals or trainers but I’m not 💯 on the fabric, but I’m olive skin dark hair. It’s is quite Aztec print though so not like a nightdress, if the colours suit your colouring etc I’d say go for it, great comfortable shape for summer.

Yes exactly, chunky sandals and cross body bag is how I would wear it. I'm blonde so the colour is fine. The print is floral and yes very safe, I like prints though.

I think I'll put it in 'wear to the shops on hot days' and 'maybe wear to (very casual) office if it's boiling' rather than a weekend away which was what my original shopping expedition was for.

I think it looks awful - both the style and the print. Agree with Thatdayibecamefree - who on earth is it designed for??

Have to assume it's for people going into hospital 😂

It's dreadful. Even a supermodel couldn't make that dress look good.

Nana's nightie vibes.

equal parts drab, conspicuous, and ugly.

I like it! I’m a sucker for a print dress. I think wearing it fitted as you’ve described sounds good.

I sometimes wear a belt over dresses if I’m worried, but I think it’s pretty and summery. I’m also blonde so the colour appeals

😂

Nighty!

I think it’s cute. I’m also short and dumpy and I’d wear it.

Love the print and the colours. Definitely want to try it on.

I'm enjoying the comments, good and bad!

The bad comments are making we weirdly more attached to it. I like an underdog.

I think if I wear it to work I'll just announce as I walk in 'yes I know it looks like a nightie' just to get that out of the way.

It's like a maternity dress

I like it and I think it will look good on you as you intend to wear it.

I'm not sure it's office wear, though it would depend on the office.