Applique Hem Dress with Belt

I liked the design of this dress, but was disappointed when I tried it on as, yet again, it was another M & S dress that was far too short, so has been returned. Judging by the high amount of these dresses appearing in the sale in my local branches, everyone else feels the same! Please M & S, make your dresses longer.

This dress really does look stylish, the lining ensures it hangs well, no clinging around your rear! But I found that if your bust is not too large I.e. Small it does tend to fall away at the top revealing your underwear. But I like it so much I am considering having a few darts put in each side at the top so that there is a tighter fit. It makes you feel good when you wear it and at retirement age that is not always easy!

... But too short for me. I prefer dresses to fall just below the knee. On me this was just above the knee. I am about 5 7. Had to return it, reluctantly.

I purchased this dress on line, picking it up from my local store. I am a stock size 14 and the dress was a good fit. However what is described as a 'belt' is actually a skinny piece of material which is not long enough for it's purpose, and spoils the overall look of the dress. Once I had added a wide leather belt it made an enormous difference and finished the dress off.

My 18 year old daughter looks fantastic in this dress - it really is a dress for someone young. It is beautiful quality and the applique/embroidery is lovely. It is a bit on the expensive side but it can be dressed up or worn casually and I know it will be worn a lot by her. It is timeless and one of those dresses that you can hang on to for years, in true Marks and Spencer style and tradition! Why don't M & S make more of this type of dress, maybe Per Una Junior (if this idea is taken up I want lots of vouchers for giving it to you, M & S!!). I recommend this dress highly, it's a true 'find'.

This is my new little black dress. It is so comfortable to wear and feel a million dollars. Dress it up or down dependent on the occasion.

In the past year I have not kept one dress from M & S due to the cut & this is another one which seems all over the place. I don't know who these dresses are made to fit but the cut was much better in the past.

I've had lots of compliments for this dress. It's great to wear to work or out for a nice dinner. Easy to accessorise. Very comfortable and flattering.

This dress was everything I wanted but unfortunately it was far too long in the body - I find this a lot with M&S dresses and they are not always available in Petite. I was really disappointed and had to return it. Come on M&S how about more petite items in the range?

This dress looked lovely on line, and is beautifully made, but the fit is awful, short for the curvy lady - I am increasingly disappointed in the lengths of dresses, and measurements of dresses now returned not for me