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Cinched Midi Column Dress

Product code: T423593

About this style

Cut an effortlessly elegant figure in this understated midi column dress. The sleeveless design is made to a classic regular fit, with a timeless crew neckline. A flattering cinched waist ensures a sleek silhouette, while a discreet button closure at the back adds a neat finishing touch. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.

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Cinched Midi Column Dress

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Reviews (37)

3.7

54% Recommended this product

Mentions
24 October 2026Catherine272
Verified Purchase

Nice dress

Yes, I recommend this

Bought the Cobalt blue dress in sale - petite fit is great. Like the dress but not the unfinished edges. Wouldn’t have paid full price

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Good

21 October 2026Ilmag29
Verified Purchase

Lovely colour dress.

No, I don't recommend this

I bought this with an upcoming holiday in mind. The cobalt blue colour was gorgeous and the fabric good. However I didn’t really like the neckline, there was too much fabric across the front. It was also quite tight around the middle. Sadly I returned it.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

05 October 2026Cherrystleo
Verified Purchase

Great style

Yes, I recommend this

Nice dress, great style, not over keen on the material.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Average

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Average

Style

Excellent

03 October 2026Suelovessales
Verified Purchase

Beautiful colour dress

Yes, I recommend this

Bought this to go with an Autograph cardigan I bought earlier this year. While I haven’t worn it yet, when I tried it on it fit perfectly and was a lovely colour.

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

21 September 2026Book ish
Verified Purchase

Simple well fitting black midi

It’s a simple dress bought for an upcoming formal occasion but i really like the fit and the material, it feels nice on. I think it will be a useful staple to dress up or down

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

20 September 2026marie1958
Verified Purchase

Blue column dress

Yes, I recommend this

Love the colour of the dress and the design. I’ve knocked off one star as dress does come up small. I’m always a 10 from M & S but it is a bit snug but 12 was too big. Also button hole very small and really hard to get the button through the hole. I’m suprised no one else has mentioned this

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

19 September 2026Lea31
Verified Purchase

Fabulous

Yes, I recommend this

A lovely comfortable fit. A great waist slimmer and enhance my shape. Fabulous!

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

17 September 2026OrlaG75
Verified Purchase

Nice dress

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

This dress is really comfortable and very flattering. I bought the blue it’s a beautiful colour. True to size

Helpful?

16 September 2026ladygan
Verified Purchase

A little disappointing

I ordered the blue in petite, overall nice, but, i honestly don't know why they frayed round the neck and arms, it makes it look like it hasn't been finished off. I'm going to get it altered and get rid of the frayed look

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

14 September 2026hobnob13
Verified Purchase

Lovely Dress

No, I don't recommend this

I thoughf this dress was lovely but couldnt find a good fot. I tried a12 petite- my normal size, a 12 regular and a 14 petite. 14 too big, both 12's much too tight round the middle

Helpful?

12 September 2026Egerton62
Verified Purchase

Disappointed in quality and sizing

No, I don't recommend this

Loved how this looked online, but the execution is poor. Sizing runs very small (I tried a 14, 16, and 18 without success, so size up). The biggest disappointment is the unfinished edging around the neck and sleeves — it looks cheap, uneven, and was already fraying on two of the dresses I received. This raw detail isn't clear in the product photos or description. Really disappointing for such a nice design.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Fair

Material

Fair

Style

Average

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Fair

Material

Fair

Style

Average

10 September 2026jessicalouisegray
Verified Purchase

Lovely dress but fits small

Yes, I recommend this

Classy, elegant dress, very slimming and a lovely colour. I had to size up as it is small for size

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

06 September 2026helly welly
Verified Purchase

Nearly perfect but need to try another size

Yes, I recommend this

Beautiful cobalt blue dress, bought a standard size eight, but I'm a bit underweight at the moment and its hanging poorly around the bust, a proper bra would help BUT the arm holes are quite low and all my boosting bras are therefore visible under the arm...scouring M&S either for a bright blue bra to match or one with such a low cut side panel that it isn't an issue...sadly the bralettes that meet the second instance don't boost my bust to help the drape, and no matching bras available...so ordering a size 6 dress which will hopefully resolve the issue but wasn't available when I first ordered. Otherwise a very easy to wear style that flatters my slight frame but covers the boney/stringy bits. Bought for a wedding in mid October when I hope it will be cool enough to wear as I couldn't bear to wear this polyester in recent summer heat. The fabric looks ideal for packing for travel to wedding, where my normal taste for natural fibres would result in a crumpled mess.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

06 September 2026DTB 1
Verified Purchase

Perfect Fit

Yes, I recommend this

Beautiful dress, material is soft and great quality. Fits perfect and length just right for Petite. Can dress up or down very versatile.

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

30 August 2026Sexysue66
Verified Purchase

Not the usual M & S quality

I tried 3 different dresses on and all fitted differently and one I couldn’t get over my bottom as the zip didn’t go down far enough. Length is great. All had a different level of fraying around the neckline and sleeves not sure if this is how it’s supposed to look

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Average

Material

Good

Style

Good

29 August 2026tulipgirl606
Verified Purchase

Cobalt blue heaven

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely to wear. Perfect for warm days. Light weight and great colour. It does show every bump tho!

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

29 August 2026Nettyst
Verified Purchase

Good value for a pretty dress

Bought this in cobalt blue in size 14 tall as I’m 5ft 9 and it’s perfect length .?. Very comfortable and wore on our recent cruise .

Reviewer Ratings

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Style

Excellent

29 August 2026Gog80
Verified Purchase

Simple and Elegant

Yes, I recommend this

I’m 5’9” and purchased for a funeral in 12 long - fabric is lovely quality and sat well. A very comfortable fit and good value for money.

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

27 August 2026Omn4
Verified Purchase

Stylish but tight

Yes, I recommend this

The most stunning cobalt blue colour. I’m a bit annoyed with myself that I didn’t try the bigger size as it’s more fitted on my stomach and bust than is ideal but I love the wide shoulder (good for evening out proportions on 5’2 people like me) and the petite length is just right. There’s no wrinkles if you stand or sit and it is definitely something I’d wear for smart occasions or maybe even to the office. The material has a nice flow but doesn’t breathe as well as cotton might (but probably looks more expensive for it).

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

26 August 2026Meggles
Verified Purchase

Great Colour

No, I don't recommend this

Well, the dress is a beautiful colour and the material is fine. I usual purchase a size 14 from M and S but in this instance I'd be lucky to fit into a size 18!!!! Very disappointed. Difficult to understand where M and S got the sizing from on this dress

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Very small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Poor

Material

Average

Style

Average

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Very small

Length

Good

Value for Money

Poor

Material

Average

Style

Average

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