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M&S Collection

Seam Detail Bodycon Knee Length Dress

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Product code: T591505D

About this style

Vintage-inspired glamour meets business wear in our tailored black dress. A diagonal seam and gathers at the waist enhance the fitted shape of this classic knee-length piece. Added stretch ensures a comfortable fit. Three-quarter length sleeves. Rear zip fastening.

Details & care

Item details

Model Height: 5ft 8"/172cm

Model is wearing size: 8

Neck to hem length for a size 12: 110cm

Fit and style

Back zip fastening

Lined

Added stretch

Composition

63% polyester, 33% viscose and 4% elastane, Lining - 100% polyester, (exclusive of trimmings)

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Do not tumble dry

Iron at low temperature

Professional dry clean

Reviews (82)

3.7

63% Recommended this product

Mentions
15 January 2020JoolsRiverlea

A good work dress

Yes, I recommend this

I haven't worn this yet - but I will tomorrow! It will be a good staple for work - good neckline so it won't be at all revealing and looks professional.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Comfort

Good

Material

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Comfort

Good

Material

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Perfect length

13 January 2020EwaL

Unfortunately not for me

No, I don't recommend this

Bought this dress to wear for work. I have a flat stomach but the folds at the front made me look like I had a fat stomach and were very unflattering. Sadly had to send it back.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

Comfort

Average

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

Comfort

Average

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

09 January 2020Twizzle70

Bargain dress !

Yes, I recommend this

This dress was bought in the sale, so was very good value. My only problem is, it was described as being knee length, it is about four inches below my knees, and I am 5’5 however I shall alter it to fit.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Very long

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Very long

24 December 2019Libby11

Did not fit my shape

No, I don't recommend this

I may have been better with a bigger size . Wouldn't recommend unless you are quite slim as there's a funny overlap at the front which does not flatter if you have excess weight around the middle .

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

Comfort

Average

Material

Good

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

Comfort

Average

Material

Good

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Perfect length

15 December 2019kathy61

Thank goodness for the second dress

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Yes, I recommend this

I purchased this as a back-up dress, it case the first one did not fit correctly - and thank goodness I did. It is a good basic black dress.

Helpful?

15 December 2019Bu2ky

Smart dress

Yes, I recommend this

Material is quite light, not ideal for me. Not a tailored dress but fits alright.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

Comfort

Good

Material

Average

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

Comfort

Good

Material

Average

How did it fit?

A bit small

Length

Perfect length

05 December 2019Knickers89

Black dress with sleeves

Yes, I recommend this

I love this dress. The neck is very wide and shows my bra straps. I am going to put a couple of darts in the back to stop it gaping so much

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Good

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Good

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

04 December 2019DelightedfromMidlands

Black Dress

Yes, I recommend this

This was a really lovely dress but unfortunately did not look good on me. The dress fitted well but not the right style for my body really disappointed. Will look gorgeous on someone slightly taller than me & slimmer

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

03 December 2019wingeconst

The best dress I have ever worn ... soooo sexy !

Yes, I recommend this

I have this dress in cornflower blue, it is fabulous everything I wanted it’s sexy, yet classy, it’s fit is perfect and the length just right with a very daring yet glamorous back split. Everyone says it looks fab and I love the neckline very Megan’s wedding gown. It is so well made that the price is unbelievable it could be designer

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

30 November 2019Mac3blade

Ideal for winter occasions.

Yes, I recommend this

A stylish dress. Very reasonably priced especially as I used my 20% off voucher. Great fabric, doesn’t crease. I am tall and the dress is the perfect length for me. A bit difficult to get the zip up but my husband did the needful,so all was well. Yes, well worth ordering. Dress it up with jewellery or a scarf. Suitable for any occasion.

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

27 November 2019mumbo

Not for me

No, I don't recommend this

I should have listened to the other reviews, as the gathered section was unflattering and the length was too long, even though I ordered a short.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Comfort

Good

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

A bit long

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Comfort

Good

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

A bit long

24 November 2019MrsDesigner

Black dress

Yes, I recommend this

Surgeries have left me unable to wear completely tailored as I previously would.Now being much larger on top than bottom I have to navigate a waist that in uneven and this was the closest I’ve got, still to bid at bottom 1/3 but great at deceiving the eye!. Good buy, Thanks Marks

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Fair

How did it fit?

Large

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Fair

How did it fit?

Large

Length

Perfect length

15 November 2019CarolineElizabeth

Black Dress

No, I don't recommend this

I have been looking for a smart, classic black dress for some time. This dress was a good fit, the length was perfect for me and the fabric was good for the price. It was let down by the tucks across the bodice which looked odd and unflattering. Very disappointed and returning.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Poor

Comfort

Average

Material

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Poor

Comfort

Average

Material

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

14 November 2019yorke

Great black dress

Yes, I recommend this

Have been looking for black dress for awhile just what I wanted ordered the short and standard but short was just right for me 5ft can dress this up with a nice necklace

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

13 November 2019cherrywheeze

Navy dress

Yes, I recommend this

Easy care and excellent value for money. My only critcism is the neckline s too wide. Have this style dress in four colours! I often wear a cowl neck crop top under these dresses because of the wide neckline.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

11 November 2019clairejhair

Bad fit

No, I don't recommend this

Not the stretchy body on fabric I was expecting. Puffed out under the waist and made me look about 5 months pregnant!!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Poor

Comfort

Poor

Material

Poor

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Poor

Comfort

Poor

Material

Poor

How did it fit?

A bit large

Length

Perfect length

11 November 2019Working1234

Not bad

Yes, I recommend this

Looks elegant fits well a bit too long but not bad

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Average

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Long

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Average

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Long

11 November 2019ArtDecoShopper

Great dress

Yes, I recommend this

Great dress for any occasion with different accessories and shoes. Bargain especially with 20% off.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

06 November 2019emawal

Smart Dress

Yes, I recommend this

Very smart and comfortable dress. Ideal for going out on various occasions

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

Comfort

Excellent

Material

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

02 November 2019rainbowblue23

Disappointed

No, I don't recommend this

Loved the length of this dress. The neck was too wide for me. The material that gathered at the front was very unflattering and looked an odd shape from side view. It was for this reason that I sadly didn’t buy the dress. Had it not been for this giving a strange profile I would definitely have bought it. Shame!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

Comfort

Average

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

Comfort

Average

Material

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Length

Perfect length

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