The much-needed sun over the weekend has made us look forward to summer and if you haven’t refreshed your wardrobe, this Whistles Linear Leaf Midi Dress might be one worth putting on your wishlist. The green and white number in an elegant shirt-style fit exudes elegance in an uplifting colour. Currently stored at Fenwick with a clearance discount reduced from £159 to £99, the Whistles dress is available between UK6 to UK18.
Shoppers loved the linear leaf motifs and the beautiful green shade, which adds a youthful touch to their look without going overboard, as well as the non-creasing material that is perfect to wear on holiday or to special occasions. The shirt-style bodice gives a hint of formality that sees one customer wearing it to a « posh lunch » and saying it « packs like a dream ».
She added: « This is a comfortable yet flattering dress which suits anyone with a waist. It garnered some admiring comments when I wore it to a posh lunch in London one sunny day last week. Beautiful and practical, what’s not to like? I would have preferred a nicer belt buckle, but that is not a game-changer. »
With the belt also designed in the same leaf motifs print, it enhances the silhouette in the most natural way while the flare-out style creates a refined shape. Another shoppers shared: « Been looking around for so long for a dress for a wedding. Went into store, tried on so many dresses and all really nice but this just fitted perfectly, the material is really good quality and won’t be worried about creasing. »
Many left five-star comments in regards to the fabric, but one shopper took a star away on one detail: « The fabric is good, the length is right (I’m 5’7″) and the belt is in the right position. However, I am going to have to alter the sleeves, they’re way too wide at the bottom. Not a good look to be showing quite so much armpit in quite a dressy dress. »
Fenwick also stocks an LK Bennett Cody Red Polka Dot Print Pocket Shirt Dress, £299, and it has long chiffon sleeves that keeps a modest look. The brand is loved by members of the Royal Family and celebrities, who were seen donning the dress to horse-racing events or flower shows etc.
But the Whistles Linear Leaf Midi Dress, now reduced to £99, comes with much-appreciated functions – pockets and non-crease fabric. « Great quality, washed well in the machine at 30 degree, line dry, no ironing, great, » a shopper wrote and a second shared: « This dress is lovely and perfect for work. The style is flattering and the colours very in this season. »
Other than that, Toast’s Selma Cotton Shirt Dress features floral motifs inspired by folk art and it’s available to purchase at £165. The offering at Fenwicks obviously isn’t cheap, so if you’re after something costing a little less then Seasalt Cornwall’s Fleet Midi Dress features straight shirt collar and workwear-style rolled cuff are balanced with a gently gathered skirt, which has side-seam pockets, and it retails at £79.95.
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