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Pure Cotton Shirred Midaxi Smock Dress

Product code: T425342W

About this style

Create a timeless, warm-weather look with this pure cotton dress. The midaxi, smock style is cut in a comfortable, relaxed fit, with a shirred panel on the square neckline for a touch of elegant texture. Ruffled trims on the wide straps bring playful detailing, while subtle gathers ensure graceful movement. M&S Collection: easy-to-wear wardrobe staples that combine classic and contemporary styles.

Details & care

Item details

Neck to hem length for a size 12: 124cm

Fit and style

Relaxed fit

Composition

100% cotton (exclusive of trimmings)

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Tumble dry low temperature

Iron at low temperature

Do not dry clean

M&S

Pure Cotton Shirred Midaxi Smock Dress

£28

Colour

Customers say:

Fits true to size()
Std Dress Size

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Also available in: Polka Dot Dress
Free standard delivery over £75

Reviews (23)

4.5

70% Recommended this product

31 July 2026Malaflora
Verified Purchase

A great little number to take away on holiday

A lovely dress that can be jazzed up or down in a soft cool cotton.

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31 July 2026Tia_Maidenhead
Verified Purchase

Comfy and cool

Yes, I recommend this

Made of lovely breathable cotton, this dress will be a casual staple in my wardrobe the rest of the summer. You can size down in this dress depending on how flowy you'd like it to be

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

30 July 2026Flora9911
Verified Purchase

Elegant

Yes, I recommend this

So glad I bought this . It’s elegant and cool and can be dressed up or down . So chic with a sun hat and sunglasses .

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

29 July 2026newmarge
Verified Purchase

Lovely summer wear

Yes, I recommend this

I love this dress. Dramatic black and so comfortable for the summer. Simple but stylish design and it hangs beautifully

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

25 July 2026Marks quality gone down
Verified Purchase

Frill like wings

Yes, I recommend this

This fits well, hangs nicely - not voluminous like some others. I would prefer flat or ruched shoulder strap (width is lovely to wear a bra without showing). The frills stick up because of the material and I don't think it's a great look. I may get them altered. Overall a great holiday dress, easy to pack, cool. Good for day trip or dress up with jewellery for the evening. Some more colours would be nice.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Average

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Average

23 July 2026Ellieplat
Verified Purchase

Trendy summer dress

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely dress I got the petite length it’s a really nice fit. Very light weight with the warm weather. Looks good with Doc Marten sandals as a casual day dress. I also got the brown polka dot.

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

22 July 2026Shopping10
Verified Purchase

Really comfortable dress

Yes, I recommend this

So light cotton & airy great for holiday packing good length

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

21 July 2026DeniseDay26
Verified Purchase

Dress

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely dress, perfect for summer. Cool material, stylish. 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

21 July 2026Treemo60
Verified Purchase

Cool dress

Yes, I recommend this

Ordered this to wear in the heat nice and cool i Ordered 18 petite quite a generous fit highly recommend looks lovely on .

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

19 July 2026MissJH
Verified Purchase

Summer staple

Yes, I recommend this

Fabulous cotton dress which I am using as a holiday coverup. Only criticism is that there are no pockets. Size down it comes up ver big

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Large

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Large

Length

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Good

Style

Good

19 July 2026Sezxx
Verified Purchase

Gorgeous black dress

Adore this simple but elegant dress. Can be worn for day time or dressed up for evening love 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

19 July 2026wendywoo51
Verified Purchase

Lovely Summer Dress Cool & Light

Yes, I recommend this

Seen this on store, came home bought on line, quick delivery, great style and material. M & S at there Best 5*

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

19 July 2026Sunkyjim
Verified Purchase

Very basic for the price

No, I don't recommend this

The dress was nice but very basic for the price . Sent back as I felt it would be a nightmare to iron when washed.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Value for Money

Poor

Material

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Value for Money

Poor

Material

Good

18 July 2026Goddesstobe
Verified Purchase

Not for me - shapeless and unflattering

Disappointed with this dress which just looked shapeless and made me look huge

Reviewer Ratings

Style

Fair

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Style

Fair

16 July 2026Jaynieperu
Verified Purchase

Lovely cool dress

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely cool dress in weather we’ve been having although I could have gone down a size - I got 12 but could have gone for size 10 I’m usually high street 12

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

13 July 2026TorunnB
Verified Purchase

Nice and simple dress

No, I don't recommend this

Lovely dress for the heatwave which can be dressed up quite easily. I wish it came in a longer length as I wanted it to be floor skimming but that’s my fault for not measuring. I gave it four stars as the straps/detailing around neck and arms is quite uncomfortable as the material feels rough.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Average

Value for Money

Good

Material

Good

Style

Excellent

12 July 2026Sputnik44
Verified Purchase

Black Midaxi dress

Nice material and ideal for hot weather to keep cool. I have also purchased the brown one with white spots ready for a cruise.

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12 July 2026lunicda
Verified Purchase

Lovely dress

No, I don't recommend this

Had to cut the bottom off to make it knee length which is much better and cooler now. Very comfortable cotton in this hot weather

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Value for Money

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Style

Excellent

06 July 2026Lucysrs
Verified Purchase

Lovely dress for summer

Yes, I recommend this

Perfect summer throw on dress. Quality good fabric is lightweight and airy

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

05 July 2026Lili 95
Verified Purchase

Great versatile dress

Yes, I recommend this

Great dress cool,practical and easy to dress up or just put over swimwear . I have it with me in Lake Garda and has been a great dress .

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Good

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Style

Good

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