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Linen Rich Waisted Mini Shift Dress

Product code: T528849

About this style

This sleeveless shift dress is crafted from linen-rich fabric for a lightweight feel. It's cut in a regular fit, with a scoop neck and a waisted shape that flatters your figure. The skirt flares out to a playful mini length. A zip fastening ensures a neat finish. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.

Details & care

Item details

Product Length: Mini

Fit and style

Regular fit

Zip fastening

Composition

55% linen, 45% viscose (exclusive of trimmings)

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Tumble dry low temperature

Iron at medium temperature

Do not dry clean

M&S

Linen Rich Waisted Mini Shift Dress

£40

Colour

Customers say:

Fits true to size()
Std Dress Size

Free standard delivery over £75

Reviews (27)

4.6

67% Recommended this product

Mentions
23 June 2026Cath6363
Verified Purchase

Lovely fit

Yes, I recommend this

Plain and simple, a lovely fit perfect for holidays and hot weather. Very pleased with it.

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

23 June 2026Glamorous63
Verified Purchase

A great dress!

Yes, I recommend this

I purchased for a holiday. Great for day time, and also evening. Just added accessories

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

17 June 2026mona33
Verified Purchase

Gorgeous fit and flare dress with pockets perfect

Yes, I recommend this

Fit and flare dress 👗 so beautiful lovely fitting and has pockets too perfect

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

17 June 2026She11
Verified Purchase

Comfortable and pretty,

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely dress light and airy, beautiful colour blue

Helpful?

15 June 2026LCLondon
Verified Purchase

Thank you for leaving boring behind! 👏

Yes, I recommend this

Love it. It’s pretty short (though I’m also tall - just under 5’10”), but it’s great to see M&S breaking away from always being a little bit too safe! Lovely shaping and the side zip adds to the flattering shape of the dress.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

12 June 2026Glad R
Verified Purchase

Beautiful and flattering

Beautiful dress that is so flattering. Wish they had it in a wide range of colours

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

09 June 2026MagsVirtue
Verified Purchase

Lovely summer dress

Yes, I recommend this

I bought this as a beach dress and i certainly fits the bill

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

09 June 2026jaigoo
Verified Purchase

Good style and colour skater dress

Yes, I recommend this

Good fit and colour. Can wear on its own or with a t shirt for cooler weather. Minor issue, very large arm holes.

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

07 June 2026
Verified Purchase

Just perfect

Yes, I recommend this

Perfect summer dress, it’s so lovely to have something that fits so beautifully. I’m a bit over the oversized style and this is the perfect antidote. It’s short but in a good way and I’m 5’7. Stunning colour, love this dress. Win for me!

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

07 June 2026LeisaJ
Verified Purchase

Very well made

Yes, I recommend this

Love this linen dress for the summer. Beautiful colour and the fit is perfect on me.

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

06 June 2026Sat2
Verified Purchase

Great quality and colour,

Yes, I recommend this

Great colour, very comfortable to wear and soft material.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

03 June 2026char27178
Verified Purchase

So flattering!

Yes, I recommend this

So flattering! I did size up one size as I find dresses with zips don't fit around my bust as well. In the size it, it fit perfectly and was so comfortable in the hot weather. Really impressed by how it's made as well.

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

02 June 2026HC84
Verified Purchase

Great summer dress

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely summer dress, cool and flattering for summer months. Fit is true to size, although length is quite short - I’m 5”4 and it sits quite a bit above the knee, which is fine for me but may not be great for those who are taller and not wanting a short dress. I’m a size 10 and this fits perfectly in this size

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

01 June 2026Juels 52
Verified Purchase

Waisted mini shift

This dress fits really well . It is super quality . It could be worn casually with flats or with heels for a more formal look

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

31 May 2026Chloe9719
Verified Purchase

Flattering dress

Yes, I recommend this

Love the style of this dress and how it flares out. The colour is great and it’s very flattering

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

24 May 2026Jolene1980
Verified Purchase

Gorgeous dress

Yes, I recommend this

Really gorgeous dress, I’m 5ft5 and length was lovely as a 45 yr old. Mid thigh I would say. I’m a 12 and it fit perfectly

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

23 May 2026Georgie61
Verified Purchase

Think of women over 5'6in

No, I don't recommend this

Far too short. I love these dresses, but M&S havd forgotten that not all women are 5'6in and under 30. Perhaps a selection of lengths would have been better. I've been very disappointed with all the summer items. They're either far too short or have so much material involved you'd take off in a breeze. I just think who ever is control of fashion needs to include every age group.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Poor

Value for Money

Fair

Material

Average

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Poor

Value for Money

Fair

Material

Average

Style

Good

16 May 2026TinaTurner
Verified Purchase

Beautiful colour

Lovely style! Perfect for holidays! Beautiful shade of blue! Although I have a big waist it is flattering! Not sure whether it will wash well but I am pleased with this purchase!

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

14 May 2026LisaK79
Verified Purchase

Beautiful dress

Yes, I recommend this

I love this dress! Perfect fit, flattering, feminine, great quality, even had pockets! And all for £40, bought in both colours and will be a holiday/summer staple to dress up or down. Well done M&S!

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

08 May 2026Orlaod
Verified Purchase

Lovely linen dress

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Yes, I recommend this

I bought this linen dress to wear to my cousin's wedding abroad in Spain. It is lovely and light, and feminine too. I am a UK 8 and bought the size 8 and it fits perfectly. I am also 5ft 6 for reference too

Helpful?

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