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Per Una

Secret Slimming™ 3/4 Sleeve Cowl Neck Velvet Shift Dress

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Product code: T537147J

About this style

This timeless shift dress is a great choice to style either up or down. The simple shape allows for bold accessorising. 3/4 length sleeves work to discreetly flatter your look. This innovative ultra-light microfiber fabric promises to offer as much control as the traditionally heavy shapewear fabrics, making Secret Slimming™ products as supportive but much comfier.

Details & care

Item details

Model Height: 5 ft 8" / 175 cm

Model is wearing size: 8

Neck to hem length for a size 12: 116cm

Fit and style

Regular fit

Pull on

Lined

Cowl neck

3/4 sleeve

The neck to hem length above relates to a size 10 regular

Added stretch

Composition

90% polyester, 10% elastane, Secret slimming lining- 79% polyamide, 21% Elastane, Lining- 100% polyester

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Tumble dry low temperature

Iron at low temperature

Professional dry clean

Delivery, collection & returns

Delivery

Standard

Free. We are currently experiencing longer delivery lead times.

Nominated Day

£5.99. We are currently experiencing longer delivery lead times.

Collection

Collect from store

We are currently experiencing longer delivery lead times.

Returns

UK returns

Free

Exclusions apply

Full delivery and collection informationOur returns policy

Reviews (48)

4.0

71% Recommended this product

Mentions
04 December 2015Ultima

Love it!

Yes, I recommend this

The dress looks more expensive than it is - the colour is rich and fabulous and it fits very well. I received lots of compliments. Perfect for the Autumn/Winter season! One wish? I wish stitching wasn't visible on hems - thankfully, you would have to peer very closely to see it on this, but it really does take a garment down a notch or two in the style stakes.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

30 November 2015plainisprettier

Effortless style

Yes, I recommend this

Absolutely delighted with this dress. Love the rich colour , the fit is excellent (no problem with the zip as referred to in other reviews) and the quality of material and inner skirt allows the dress to hang well. The plain colour, long sleeves and longer length (I am 5' 7" tall) together with the neck and side pleat details make a very elegant statement when teamed with statement jewellery at the cuffs and a pretty pair of shoes. Incredible value for money for a complete outfit particularly as purchased in the sale. Also bought a very similar navy blue long sleeve, plain neck style dress earlier this year which is also beautiful. Well done Marks. A return to elegant styles much appreciated.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

28 November 2015Alsma

Ticks all the boxes!

Yes, I recommend this

Love this dress,hides flabby upper arms,podgy knees and my husband says I look elegant in it! Bought in sale but would happily have paid full price.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

28 November 2015Germaine17

Old fashioned desigh

No, I don't recommend this

Liked the look of this dress but in reality quite old fashioned design. Good quality fabric.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

25 November 2015Christmasmad

Wonderful!

Yes, I recommend this

I echo all the good things everyone says. Looks amazing, feels amazing, good lenght(I'm quite tall). Good sleeve length especially if you don't like showing upper arms. The under skit gives a great silhouette. Please please please more like this :-)

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

20 November 2015AJ56

nice style

No, I don't recommend this

just a pity that it was too big around the neck/back. I had gone up a size as similar in the past were just too neat. lovely colour so pity it had to go back

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

18 November 2015Binki1

Elegant and the right length

Yes, I recommend this

Stunning elegant dress that is a beautiful rich colour and is just the right length. At last M&S are selling sensible length dresses again. More like this dress please

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

16 November 2015Scoobyscoobydoo

A good purchase

Yes, I recommend this

I like this dress because of the comfort, the colour, the material, the shape, the length, the 3/4 length sleeves, the long zip on the back of the dress, and of course the price.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

13 November 2015Julietbravo7

Flattering dress

Yes, I recommend this

This soft velvety dress has a flattering effect and makes me look taller and thinner. The 3/4 length sleeves are great if you like to stack up your bracelets.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

13 November 2015galerakaz

Lovely!

Yes, I recommend this

Bought this for a cruise I went on and it was perfect in every way. Looks very classy and flattering and comfortable to wear, Teamed it up with gold shoes and matching clutch bag. Will be a great party dress. Love it!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

12 November 2015Lillee

Red velvet dress

No, I don't recommend this

Lovely velvet dress fitted snugly and held you in, in all the right places, however the zip didn't lie flat at the back, it buckled is the only way I can describe it, ruining the look. It had to be returned. Very disappointed.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

10 November 2015pathoaruk

Party Dress Time

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely colour, good fit, drapes nicely. Highly recommended.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

10 November 2015Rosey78

Lovely dress

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely dress material beautiful and soft very flattering

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

08 November 2015Allei

Ready for Christmas?

No, I don't recommend this

Was quite pleased till I tried it on in my usual size which was fine except that the zip pouched outward at the back in a curve. Wanted to try the size smaller but had concerns the hips would be too fitted. None in stock anyway. Gave up . . . .

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

07 November 2015Incagirl2

Perfect Christmas Party Dress

Yes, I recommend this

Love this dress. Gorgeous colour & style. Perfect fit.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

07 November 2015Smufyangel

Gorgeous dress

Yes, I recommend this

A beautiful dress that fits perfectly true to size.The material is velvety soft quite a substantial weight to the dress and worth much more then what I paid for.I would highly recommend this dress to everyone as it looks amazing on .

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

05 November 2015Debgas64

Party dress

Yes, I recommend this

I'm really pleased with this dress - the style, fit and colour are very flattering. Disappointed to see it's now reduced in price by £10 ..... Some shoppers will be purchasing a bargain.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

05 November 2015yhar

Secret Slimming™ 3/4 Sleeve Cowl Neck Velvet Shift

Yes, I recommend this

Bought this for a wedding in November, can't wait to wear it. The secret slimming is just perfect, very comfortable to wear. A classic!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

05 November 2015Stupot2214

Best outfit at Melbourne Cup !!

Yes, I recommend this

My sister, who resides in Australia, asked me to send her this dress. She decided to wear it to the prestigious Melbourne Cup Races. She was awarded "Best Outfit" and won a bottle of champers. She is over the moon with this dress and has received lots of compliments from people at the races.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

04 November 2015curlyoxfordgirl

Comfy and stylish for Christmas

Yes, I recommend this

This is a really comfortable dress to wear.. gorgeous to the touch.. and a nice figure hugging style. It has an inner slip inside which is meant to hold you in/shape you but to be honest it is more like a slip as it doesn't cling. I ordered a size larger than more normal size because of the reviews and this was the right thing to do for me.. it definitely fits well in the slightly larger size. I'm really looking forward to wearing it at Christmas and got it 20% off so good value for money too!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

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