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Girls' Pure Cotton Gingham School Dress (2-14 Yrs)

£7 - £9.80

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    Free standard delivery over £60

    Product code: T766481

    About this style

    Our gingham school dress has been designed with comfort and style in mind. A timeless regular fit with three-button fastening at the front. Short sleeves with two handy pockets. Our easy-to-iron finish means it just needs a quick press and it's good to go.

    Details & care

    Style

    Button fastening

    Short sleeve

    Safety Warning

    Keep away from fire

    Features

    Easy to iron

    Composition

    100% cotton (exclusive of trimmings)

    Care

    Wash at 40°C delicate

    Do not bleach

    Tumble dry medium temperature

    Iron at medium temperature

    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 (315)

    3.8

    56% Recommended this product

    Mentions
    22 April 2025Jaykay3
    Verified Purchase

    Nice practical dress in lovely material

    Yes, I recommend this

    Lovely cut, convenient pockets and I love the cotton material because it’s so breathable, light and comfy for the kids. This is my go-to summer dress for my daughter. The space between the lowest button and the waist does gape a bit but otherwise it is great.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    A bit large

    Helpful?

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    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    A bit large

    14 April 2025Lj94
    Verified Purchase

    Great dress!

    Yes, I recommend this

    Lovely quality 100% cotton girls summer school dress. Daughter likes it and finds it comfortable.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Average

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Average

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    10 April 2025kyronfed25
    Verified Purchase

    Sensible school dress.

    Yes, I recommend this

    Good practical school dress although I think it will need a good iron as the material becomes very creased in the wash.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

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    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    02 April 2025NatashaCW27
    Verified Purchase

    Experienced a few problems

    Yes, I recommend this

    3rd time lucky! I originally ordered online x2 of the same age 8-9 size, however the skirt section on one of them was a good 3 inches longer (far too long for the age size) and the lace on one of the sleeves was hardly visible as it was really badly stitched so I sent it back. Ordered another one age 8-9, however when I got home it looked far too small against the other one I have although the card tag said age 8-9 but then I noticed that the material tags sewn into the dress said age 7-8, so another return!! Ordered a 3rd time and success, finally after 3 car journey trips! Matches the other one exactly.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Average

    Value for Money

    Good

    Style

    Good

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    Quality

    Average

    Value for Money

    Good

    Style

    Good

    13 September 2024MCB86
    Verified Purchase

    Lovely dress, but creases easily

    Lovely dress, especially the pockets, but material is v creased when out of the wash! A diff M&S summer school dress that we have doesn't need ironing at all.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Good

    Value for Money

    Average

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    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Good

    Value for Money

    Average

    09 September 2024AJ01
    Verified Purchase

    Disappointing

    No, I don't recommend this

    Dress is good quality but it is let down by the quality of the buttons and the buttonholes. Both are in the wrong place so if the wearer is stretching or turning the button pops open. This is on a normal size of child.

    Helpful?

    05 September 2024JodyJ
    Verified Purchase

    Great quality fabric and good fit

    Yes, I recommend this

    Lovely quality fabric. True to size. Looks very smart on my 5 year old. My only complaint is not enough buttons. The bottom gapes open a little so could do with an extra button. But it's still the best looking school dress we've bought

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Good

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

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    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Good

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    26 August 2024Kaelaaa

    Would not buy again

    No, I don't recommend this

    These dresses are a pretty style and would be great if they were made from a different material as they are so so so hard to iron that even when you’ve ironed them to death, they’re still creased and you might as well not have bothered.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Fair

    Value for Money

    Fair

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Fair

    Value for Money

    Fair

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    21 August 2024LaraLondon
    Verified Purchase

    Great quality school summer dresses

    Yes, I recommend this

    Great quality dress as always. Good for my daughter that can only wear cotton materials

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    17 August 2024Livia4924
    Verified Purchase

    High quality

    Yes, I recommend this

    Really high quality, quite a big fit but would rather it be too big than too small!

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    Large

    Helpful?

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    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    Large

    06 August 2024Pricate Username
    Verified Purchase

    Great dress

    Yes, I recommend this

    Material and style are fab. They may have recently changed the sizing as there’s a huge difference in ages 11-12 and 12-13 for my tall, slim 9yr old! I buy these every year as the others just don’t fit her well and look age appropriate. She has been able to do the buttons for a while now as they’re big enough to grip and the holes between the buttons don’t gape. These dresses cost a lot for what they are but I have to pay it to be happy sending her to school smartly dressed.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Average

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    A bit small

    Helpful?

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    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Average

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    A bit small

    27 July 2024NRB who wants to be happy
    Verified Purchase

    Trendy ones

    Yes, I recommend this

    Good frock for school going kids. It looks good on kids

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    23 July 2024Lowri P
    Verified Purchase

    Great quality!

    Yes, I recommend this

    Great quality dress. I struggle to get dresses to fit my daughter because she’s so small but this is perfect!

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

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    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    23 July 2024JoJoPenn
    Verified Purchase

    Light dress

    Cute look , light and soft fabric

    Helpful?

    21 July 2024Davaa
    Verified Purchase

    Lovely dress

    Yes, I recommend this

    This dress is everything i was looking for. Nice large pockets, soft material, roomy and flowy so perfect for summer. Nice style as well.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

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    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    20 July 2024Katierose1991
    Verified Purchase

    Great quality

    Yes, I recommend this

    Super soft and great quality. Wish I’d have bought M&S dresses last year

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

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    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    20 July 2024Brenda 27
    Verified Purchase

    Lovely Dress

    Yes, I recommend this

    Lovely summer school dress. Nice fabic and good fit.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

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    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Excellent

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    10 July 2024K1t5
    Verified Purchase

    Great quality of material!

    Yes, I recommend this

    Great material, style is really good but the dress is way too long.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Good

    Value for Money

    Good

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    A bit large

    Helpful?

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    Quality

    Good

    Value for Money

    Good

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    A bit large

    07 July 2024LondonLondon98

    I love it is pure cotton, but it shrinks!

    Yes, I recommend this

    I buy this dress every year as it is the only pure cotton option. I wish it was organic cotton. The dress shrinks a lot! To the extent you need to go up one to two sizes. It 100% will need a thorough iron every time. I find whether line or tumble dried it is astonishingly wrinkled after washing. I wish the lace detailing was on top of the dress rather than attached to the end of the sleeve. It is pretty, but we are buying a pure cotton dress due to sensitive skin. I’m going to keep buying this as it is the only pure cotton option but the dress could use some serious tweaks. It is pretty and comfortable according to my daughter.

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Fair

    Value for Money

    Average

    Style

    Average

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Fair

    Value for Money

    Average

    Style

    Average

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    06 July 2024Bolivar2
    Verified Purchase

    Lovely dresses

    Yes, I recommend this

    I usually buy uniform from Sainsbury's but when I last looked every item had been treated with teflon. I was happy to find these pure cotton dresses which also stated that they were PFA free! They do take a bit of ironing but I'd much rather that! Thank you M&S

    Reviewer Ratings

    Quality

    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Good

    Style

    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

    Helpful?

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    Excellent

    Value for Money

    Good

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    Excellent

    How did it fit?

    True to size

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