Detachable Peter Pan Collar Skater Dress with Belt

I love the style. It makes me look demure which is difficult. It has been admired especially for the cut

With the collar on I looked like mutton dressed as lamb. Had to send back

Lovely dress that is stylish and practical. Made from lovely thick material that will keep me warm during Winter. Detachable Collar is very clever as I can wash without the collar turning a nasty shade of grey or alternatively just wash the collar with make up mis haps. Very Flattering and very comfortable I am sure it will be a firm favourite for many different occasions.

this was seriously my perfect dress, I'm tempted to buy a second. I did go one size up as it comes up a little small on the bust, the collar is so cute and the material is lovely and comfortable, my only complaint is the 3/4 length sleeves, why must you put them on everything M&S? they are awful! luckily I'm quite small so they are almost full length but please bring out a long sleeved version of this!!

I'd been looking forward to buying this dress for ages, but when it arrived I was a little disappointed with the flimsy quality of the collar. But the big disappointment came when I tried it on. It doesn't suit an hourglass - as you would have expected. It was tight across the bust, much too loose around my (not at all tiny) waist and then flared out excessively in an unflattering way. The waist was also too high for me and I'm only 5ft 4. It was like a little girl's dress on a middle aged woman; not the smart, tailored, versatile little number that I expected. I think this dress would suit very slim, petite, younger women who would benefit from the good quality fabric and a cut that adds curves to a boyish figure. There's just too much volume to be flattering on most other ages and figure types.

I really like this dress -it's a fairly heavy material and not clingy. I also imagine it wouldn't need a lot of ironing. However, it just didn't look right on me. The skirt part was really nice but the belted section did nothing to flatter me. I think it would look great on someone with an hourglass figure.

Quality seems good and the dress is fine even without lining. The fabric is quite thick and heavy so in my opinion this is more suitable for fall and winter. The dress is very easy to wear - no creasing, feels comfortable on. The fit is good. I have big bust and big bottom, and for me the belt sits nicely on my waist (although I had to make new holes - the belt is way too long). The skirt is much wider than the picture shows, however, and it's flared straight from the waist down, so it can make your bottom look very big. The sleeves are pretty wide. I've worn this dress three times now and am very happy with it. If feeling girly, I put on the collar, and if I'm wearing it to a more formal occasion, I take the collar off and put on my patent pumps. The belt can be taken off as well but as some other reviewer said, you're going to have to find a way to hide the belt loops then.

This dress is in right proportion and fits me perfectly although I was a little worried at first that at size 14, it'll be too long for me at 1.6 m. The detachable collar is very practical as the colour of M&S black dresses/blouses tends to run in the initial few washes. Also, it can be worn without collar, so this is like having two dresses. Very comfortable fabric, good for spring/fall and doesn't feel heavy. One drawback is the 'belt holders" at intervals around the waist, which doesn't offer the option of not wearing a belt. Having said that, the belt when put on does give a smarter look. It's a 9.5/10 for me.

Not for me - too short, unflattering for a more mature woman!

I typically wear a-line dresses because i've got large hips and a relatively small upper body and it's so hard to find dresses that fit.. I bought this dress because it looked gorgeous on the model - it just was too good looking to resist.. I ordered it, it arrived and i am very pleased with my purchase! The fit is amazing, the fabric is firm and not clingly and it has a very regal/sophisticated look when you put it on.. I'm ordering a few more for my sisters and friends 'cause just like me, they love the dress... Thank you M and S for making dresses for people like me.