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Linen Rich Shift Dress

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Product code: T527180R

About this style

Made from linen rich fabric to be wonderfully breathable, this is the quintessential summer dress for your wardrobe. Offering lightweight comfort for the season, this shift dress sits on the knee and features an elegant notch neck design. Whether pairing with trainers for a casual weekday look or dressing up with some heels and jewellery in the evening, you're sure to get plenty of wear out of this chic piece.

Details & care

Item details

Neck to hem length for a size 12: 96cm

Fit and style

Unlined

Composition

55% linen, 45% viscose 

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Do not tumble dry

Iron at medium temperature

Professional 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 (23)

4.0

70% Recommended this product

Mentions
11 September 20191004

Easy wear dress

Yes, I recommend this

Amazing fit considering there is no zip. Easy to slip on and off therefore. Wearable any time of day.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Poor

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Poor

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

02 September 2019Cuddlybum

not one for me

No, I don't recommend this

felt like a maternity dress

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Fair

Comfort

Poor

Material

Fair

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

A bit long

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Fair

Comfort

Poor

Material

Fair

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

A bit long

01 September 2019loveajumper

simple but stylish

Yes, I recommend this

Really comfortable in hot weather, a lovely shade of blue

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

26 August 2019sparky10

Lovely colour

Yes, I recommend this

I have returned previous dresses in a similar style Because the arm holes were too big, but this one is better the arm holes are still bigger than necessary but much more wearable I have not washed this dress yet, but it was very creased when I picked it up so will need pressing before I can wear it.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Comfort

Good

Material

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Comfort

Good

Material

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

26 August 2019CackleB

linen shift

No, I don't recommend this

iam 5ft 8ins and found it too short

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Comfort

Average

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Short

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Comfort

Average

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Short

24 August 2019joysnan

easy to wear

Yes, I recommend this

Cool and easy for summer days and holidays.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

22 August 2019debs19

very disappointing

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

No, I don't recommend this

dress was shorter and rather badly fitting, than several others I have bought in this linen rich tunic range, and regrettably I had to return it

Helpful?

21 August 2019Shortlands15

Relaxed summer staple with a modern twist

Yes, I recommend this

Easy to wear, stylish dress. Sits on the knee - a perfect length for me at 5’ 4”. Neckline gives a modern twist. Flattering colour and the fabric feels good quality but haven’t worn or washed it yet. I ordered sizes 8 and 10 and preferred the more relaxed fit of the 10 so would recommend sizing up if between sizes. Looking forward to wearing it.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

11 August 2019Snowlane

Cool and comfortable

Yes, I recommend this

Nice classic. Simple style which is roomy but not baggy. Good in heat wave. I like the neckline,’V’ with a slight twist.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

06 August 2019GrannyA4

Nice dress for summer

Yes, I recommend this

This dress could be dressed up or down. Looks lovely and cool for the hot weather.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

06 August 2019Toocriticalmoi

Ok, but......

No, I don't recommend this

Quality not as good as previous linen dresses.Creases badly. HUGE armholes. Was delivered to me looking like a rag, even though it was on a hanger. Kept it as I liked the colour, but will need steam ironing before every wearing. Have worn it once, not washed it yet so cannot comment on wash ability.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Good

Comfort

Fair

Material

Poor

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Good

Comfort

Fair

Material

Poor

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

04 August 2019HelsinWorcs

Easy summer shift dress

Yes, I recommend this

Nice, soft, comfortable fabric. Lovely shade of blue. Love the neck line. Not necessarily a dress for smart occasions but great to pop on on hot or warm days, for smart/casual occasions. Could dress it up or down. Haven't washed it yet but should be OK on a cool wash.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Comfort

Good

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Comfort

Good

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

02 August 2019Callmewhatulike

Arm-holes too big

No, I don't recommend this

Would have kept this dress if the arm-holes had been a lot smaller. I could see at least three inches of bra under my arm. Not a pretty sight. However, this is not uncommon in sleeve-less dresses by most manufacturers. I am not alone in this view.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

26 July 2019wizardchild

Interestingly different neckline

Yes, I recommend this

I love this dress. The colour, the material, the fit. Most of all I like the way the neckline has been made. It makes an already lovely dress just that bit different. Perfect.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

26 July 2019LHoppy

Linen dress

Yes, I recommend this

A tiny bit snug around the bust, surprisingly as a M&S 12 fits me really well normally. Lovely fabric, colour and style

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Good

26 July 2019Flip11

Great little throw on

Yes, I recommend this

Really like the simplicity of this dress. Can be dressed up with nice accessories. It's a flattering, simple cut & I really like the fact that the arm holes are not tight (a constant bugbear of mine) so no chaffing! Wish there were more colours. Only thing I would have liked was to be 100% linen, shame it's 45% viscose.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Fair

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Fair

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

16 July 2019lovescarves999

returned it

No, I don't recommend this

Didnt really like the material - it was bit itchy. Also didnt like the neck line a bit too stiff and high for the summer. I have several of these linen dresses and didnt find this one as comfortable or flattering as the others.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

11 July 2019Ilovetodance1955

My easy to wear dress

Yes, I recommend this

Very pleased with this dress. Fits perfect around armholes and feels amazing. Cool to wear.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

11 July 2019Brantub

Great summer dress

Yes, I recommend this

Good simple dress. Easy to wear and looks great. Yes the pleat at the top neck line, on the front is a little off putting, but that is a small issue. I like the simplicity and good looks.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

26 June 2019Lilyelizabeth

Odd neckline!

No, I don't recommend this

Positive points were the lovely colour and the fact that it was linen, although could have contained more linen. The main reason for returning it was the very strange nexline. On the photographs it seemed to,have a rather nice little pleat or fold. In reality it looked as if someone had just put in a few rough stitches to stop the neck gaping. Really strange. I couldn't see it in my local store so not sure if I was sent a faulty one or not!!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

True to size

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