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M&S

Checked Midaxi Drop Waist Dress

£36

£18

Colour

On Sale

Customers say:

Fits a little big()
Std Dress Size

Length

Free standard delivery over £60

Product code: T429722

About this style

Exude cool heritage charm in this modal-rich checked dress – a treat to wear in warm weather. Relaxed fit, with a flattering dropped waist and midaxi-length skirt. A round neckline and sleeveless bodice create a breezy feel. The back fastens with a neat button. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.

Details & care

Item details

Model Height: 5ft10"/176cm

Model is wearing size: 8

Neck to hem length for a size 12: 130cm

Fit and style

Relaxed fit

Button fastening

Composition

55% modal, 45% polyester (exclusive of trimmings)

Care

Wash at 40°C

Do not bleach

Tumble dry medium temperature

Do not iron

Do not dry clean

Delivery, collection & returns

Delivery

Standard

UK Standard Delivery is available for £3.99 or free on orders over £60 (excluding furniture).

Nominated Day

UK Next Day Delivery and UK Nominated Day Delivery (excluding Northern Ireland) are available for £5.99 (excluding furniture)

Collection

Collect from store

Store collection is free on all fashion, home and beauty orders.

Returns

UK returns

Free

Exclusions apply

Full delivery and collection informationOur returns policy

Reviews (21)

4.5

71% Recommended this product

Mentions
31 December 2025tootsone
Verified Purchase

Handy for home or away

Yes, I recommend this

Ideal for summer days. The fit and style are true to size. The dress folds up neatly and doesn’t appear to creases it washes well and only needed a quick iron (I always wash new items before wearing). As it is now winter I won’t need to wear it for a little while but am looking forward to the warmer weather.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

31 December 2025Pauline1205
Verified Purchase

Lovely dress

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely dress, quality material, looking forward to wearing it on holiday

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Large

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Large

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

30 December 2025kemmy
Verified Purchase

Lovely style

Yes, I recommend this

I didn’t like the dress at first but just decided to buy it when it was on sale and I thought it will be great for summer. When tried it on I just loved the style. I gave it 4 because I would have liked the lining at the bottom part/skirt.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

29 December 2025GKB28
Verified Purchase

Beautiful Dress

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely dress. Floaty material. Good quality. Can't wait to wear this in the warmer months. Excellent price.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

29 December 2025Why so hard to review
Verified Purchase

Great dress

Yes, I recommend this

Great dress, ordered my usual size and the fit is perfect, useful dress as it looks good on it’s own for warmer weather or with a t-shirt or sweater underneath for colder weather.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

24 December 2025Gild
Verified Purchase

Useful summer dress

Yes, I recommend this

The sizing is way our, my usual 10/12 was huge and even the size 8 was roomy! However roomy is better in hot weather so hopefully it will be useful. I do wish it had pockets.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Large

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Material

Average

Style

Average

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Large

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Material

Average

Style

Average

21 December 2025Jeilagh56
Verified Purchase

Great dress or pinafore

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely quality fabric that will stay looking good easy to wear style great for home or holidays , can pop a T shirt or jumper underneath . It’s great

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

21 December 2025RJB26
Verified Purchase

Cool and comfy

Just right for a hot summer -- comfortable and flowing.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

24 November 2025Newyork05
Verified Purchase

Bargain

Yes, I recommend this

Bought for holiday in the sale. Looks fab! Great buy.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

25 October 2025Cazzor5428
Verified Purchase

Flattering dress

Yes, I recommend this

Gorgeous dress.I’m a size 12 and sized down to a 10 and it’s not clingy. Fab length. Great reduces price

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Large

24 October 2025Ghostwriter the Second
Verified Purchase

Elegant for the summer.

Yes, I recommend this

This is a really nice feeling material for a really nice dress. It feels great on you and is a quality garment. I was very happy with this purchase.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

23 October 2025Floristry
Verified Purchase

Summer dress

No, I don't recommend this

Bought for my holiday as I have the plain blue one which is great. I bought the same size but it is huge and too big for me. Can’t return as took the tags off expecting it to fit perfectly like the blue one !

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Very large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Very large

22 October 2025Joybell21
Verified Purchase

Perfect for the summer

Was very pleasantly surprised how light and flattering this dress is. Perfect for the summer.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

22 October 2025Ally3912
Verified Purchase

Okay but not fabulous.

No, I don't recommend this

I sent for this in two different sizes. I decided to keep the smaller as it has less fabric in the skirt but the larger fitted better at the bust. On hindsight I should have kept the larger and narrowed the skirt myself. I wish M and S would realise that having a larger bust does not make you huge all over. The fabric is lovely and if I can find the right bra I’m sure the dress will look great.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

15 October 2025XSM
Verified Purchase

Excellent quality dress.

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely dress. Loose fitting and light material. Packs well for travel.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

10 October 2025Bellenookum1
Verified Purchase

Lovely Dress

Yes, I recommend this

Georgous dress for hot weather creases a little more than I like but very comfortable to wear and lovely style very forgiving of tummy area

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

07 October 2025Lorman
Verified Purchase

Nice summer dress

I haven’t worn this dress yet - it was in the sale and I bought it for next years holiday. It’s nice material, and length. The size is generous but I kept my size (14) i like them roomy in the heat. I love dropped waist dresses pity there’s not more on offer, maybe next year 😊

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

29 September 2025Jillllee
Verified Purchase

Good value, and design

Yes, I recommend this

Great looking dress and fabric. good design and nice fitting top. The only slight glitch is the button located on the inside of the dress at the back, it can feel uncomfortable and would be best on the outside.Other than that a really good buy.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

18 September 2025Ilovegolfsj
Verified Purchase

super dress

Yes, I recommend this

great for holiday, got compliments & it is easy to wear & wash. Grown up gingham - quite subtle in a classy colour.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

17 September 2025funkyperson
Verified Purchase

Fab dress

Yes, I recommend this

Gorgeous dress, very flattering and a good fit. Love the material. I wore a black bomber jacket with it and the look was good.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

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