Next's 'beautiful' £42 dress is 'flattering' and 'comfortable'

NEXT SHOPPERS SAID THE 'BEAUTIFUL' DRESS WOULD "COMPLEMENT ANY WARDROBE" 09:30, 21 May 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any

sales we generate from it. Learn more Next shoppers are heaping praise on a "beautiful" dress they've been snapping up online. The retailer is well known for its on-trend

fashion - and there may be a new fan favourite item on shelves. The Seersucker Bandeau Midi Summer Dress is priced at £42, and comes in a yellow or purple gingham design, or in black and

white stripes. It is available in regular or petite fit, in sizes six to 26 - though some sizes are already sold out. Next's product description reads: "Be sunshine ready with this

yellow gingham bandeau midi dress. The perfect everyday dress that's crafted from a lightweight seersucker fabric, featuring a flattering bandeau top and an a-line skirt. Pair it with

flats sandals for a daytime option or heels for chic holiday look." READ MORE: Next shoppers praise 'flattering' £28 summer midi dress that 'doesn't crease'

READ MORE: Five cheap lipsticks 'just like' £29 Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk For those still searching for the ideal summer dress, H&M has the draped halterneck dress on sale

for £23.80, down from £27.99. New Look also has the Brown Spot Print Ruffle Trim Strappy Midi Dress for £32.99, and River Island stocks the £42 Pink Shirred Midi Dress. Bandeau Midi Summer

Dress has proven popular online, gaining a number of reviews from shoppers. Among them, one person said: "Absolutely lovely." A second wrote: "Beautiful dress. I'm

normally a size 10 and bought a size 8. Length had to be taken up as only 5'2. Pockets make the dress." A third shopper added: "Beautiful dress, the colour was a deep yellow

which would complement any wardrobe, the Bandeau style is very complimentary & stays in place. I’m 5’3 & this came to my ankles highly recommend." However, some shoppers were

not quite so impressed. One said: "Unfortunately is not very flattering, and makes you look bigger than you really are." Another wrote: "Couldn’t wait to receive this for an

upcoming holiday but wasn’t overly impressed. "The bottom wasn’t as full as shown on the model, I felt it was more of a beach dress than an evening dress which was what I wanted it for.

Sadly I returned this." Despite this, most of the reviews were positive, with shoppers praising the fit and quality of the dress. One shopper wrote: "Beautiful, and stays up well.

I'm usually a size 10 but the 12 fit me better. " Article continues below Another impressed customer added: "Very flattering and excellent quality. Super comfortable

too."