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Cotton Blend Contrast Midi Drop Waist Dress

Product code: T420019D

About this style

This contrast dress features two parts for a striking look – a sleeveless bodice and a generous skirt made from pure cotton. It's cut to a regular fit. The top half has stretch in the fabric and a neat crew neckline. Drop waist for a flattering and stylish shape. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.

Details & care

Item details

Model Height: 5ft9"/176cm

Model is wearing size: 8

Neck to hem length for a size 12: 135cm

Fit and style

Regular fit

Zip fastening

Added Stretch

Composition

64% viscose, 31% polyamide and 5% elastane (exclusive of trimmings), Fabric 2 - 100% cotton

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Do not tumble dry

Iron at low temperature

Professional dry clean

M&S

Cotton Blend Contrast Midi Drop Waist Dress

€60

€30

Colour

On Sale

Std Dress Size

Length

Free standard delivery over €75

Reviews (28)

4.5

75% Recommended this product

Mentions
23 May 2026Jacqueline6515

A simple yet striking dress

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

This is such a beautiful dress. Elegant lines So easy to wear. Can dress it up or down Comfortable and sizing just right

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

15 May 2026GizmoCatnip

Great design and fit

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Not yet worn but a really good flattering fit (if rather long). I was surprised how flattering it is! I’m teaming it with the short pink linen jacket

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

11 May 2026Lou861

Great dress for evenings or get togethers

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

It’s a shame it didn’t t come In petite far to long for me but loved it so had to pay to have it taken up

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

11 May 2026SpannerNorfolk

Surprisingly flattering!

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

This dress is surprisingly flattering - I ordered the petite as I'm 5' 2'' and its a great length. I was worried it would make me look even shorter but it doesn't. The black material is very flattering, creating a lovely waist shape as it drapes rather than clings to the lumps & bumps! I sized up a bit so it isn't skin tight which means the arm holes are a bit low, just to bear in mind for bras underneath. Minus point is the lack of pockets but its a sacrifice I'm prepared to make for a lovely dress. Now just need the sunshine to wear it 🌞

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

10 May 2026Buffles56

What a bargain!

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

This dress is stunning!! and such a bargain... LOVE it. The cotton skirt is just so pretty and fits a like a dream.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

09 May 2026SJMid

Nice dress, but the zipper is problematic

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Nice dress, but the zipper is problematic and doesn’t seem to fit the dress properly as it ‘bubbles’ out.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

A bit large

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

A bit large

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Good

05 May 2026MooMoo14

Classy

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Nice dress looks expensive on. Loads of compliments. Only downside as it comes as midi/maxi . and i am a petite coming up too long. Style of dress not suitable as s maxi as the skirt is full. Havjng to have it shirtened.Fjnding all midi/maxi in petite range too long. Thev petite range seems to b a regular and the tall a regular.My friends now buying petite instead of regular so it fits as a midi.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

02 May 2026Semcc

Impractical but stylish

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

No, I don't recommend this

Returned as just don't think I'll have enough opportunities to wear this and with the light coloured skirt and a dog it will just get dirty. Skirt is a firm cotton thats quite full and crinkles easily. Think would be nightmare to iron. Like the drop waist- find this quite flattering on.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Material

Average

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Material

Average

Style

Excellent

02 May 202622libby

midi drop waist dress

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

A lovely summer dress, perfect for holidays. Great value.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

30 April 2026Born to travel

Beautiful and elegant

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

I bought this dress with 20% off so a bargain. I recently wore this dress on a cruise and received lovely compliments from strangers. Definitely recommend as this is an easy to wear dress for any occasion . I bought the petite size as I am 5’4 and the length came half way down my leg.

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

26 April 2026NandP

Good looking dress

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

I bought this dress for a forthcoming holiday in the sun. I’m 5’5” and bought size 12 in regular length. The dress was almost covering my feet and not ideal for walking in. I exchanged for a 12 in petite and am very happy with the length. It now is what I would call ballerina length. It’s not easy anymore selecting the right length in M&S

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Good

Helpful?

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How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Good

25 April 2026Bea1957

Drop waist dress

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Absolutely love this dress it looks fabulous on BUT a petite size should not touch the floor with heels (I’m 5ft 4) really really fed up with the ridiculously long length that petite has become. I think a very reluctant return!

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

19 April 2026Cathym69

Great quality

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Very flattering classy dress fits lovely although too long for me and will have to take a few inches off

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

Large

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

Large

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

17 April 2026Ali Morgs

Flattering dress

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

I treaty love this dress. It is flattering to wear and as others have said, it can be dressed up or down. It washes well and is true to size. Love it!

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

15 April 2026Harn

Elegant and great value

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely dress and fit, gives a great silhouette as bodice is fitted with stretch fabric

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

12 April 2026How101

Different & stylish

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Had this on my wishlist for a while and finally managed to grab one - I love the drop waist cut and the quality of the materials used on the top and bottom is very good, not the see through thin material you sometimes get with white skirts. Could be dressed up or down it up or down as well. I’m 5’8 and a size 8 - the 8 regular works well for me but as others have said don’t be tempted to go longer than your usual fit

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

10 April 2026Paddy 76

Cotton contrast black and white dress

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

I think this is a great classic dress. You could easily recreate this look with a top and skirt but it wouldn’t have the edge and style of this dress. The material is good quality and fitted bodice prevents this looking a bit shapeless. The wide skirt has a certain swish to it! A good buy

Helpful?

09 April 2026Jean Paterson

Gorgeous dress

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

Stylish dress very impressed exceptional value And looks so nice on

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

A bit large

How did it fit?

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

A bit large

How did it fit?

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

09 April 2026Housewife5

Very Poor

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

No, I don't recommend this

I am a regular 12 and this came down to the floor. (I am 5’4). Also the drop waist actually sat at the top of my thigh with the armholes way too low. Very disappointed

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

Very large

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Poor

Material

Average

Style

Poor

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

Very large

How did it fit?

Value for Money

Poor

Material

Average

Style

Poor

08 April 2026Gemma vir

A summer staple

Originally posted on marksandspencer.com (UK)

Yes, I recommend this

To be honest I ordered this with very little hope of liking it as I’ve not worn this shape before and usually choose baggy items around my middle. But. I was extremely surprised to say they I really love it and have kept it! Think it will be a summer go to and super versatile as can be worn casual or dressed up. Really lovely fabrics, great quality and a decent price. What’s not to love?!

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How do you feel about the size?

True to size

How did it fit?

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

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