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Secret Slimming™ Colour Block Shift Dress

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Product code: T599031D

About this style

Cut to create a fitted silhouette, choose your normal size. Take a look at our size guides for more information. This innovative ultra-light microfibre 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: 5ft 9"/175cm

Model is wearing size: 8

Neck to hem length for a size 12: 105cm

Fit and style

Tailored fit

Back zip fastening

Lined

The neck to hem length above relates to a size 12 regular. Length will vary slightly according to size

Product length above is based on a 5' 6" model

Panel detail

Added stretch

Composition

63% polyester, 32% viscose and 5% elastane, Lining- 100% polyester

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Do not tumble dry

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 (19)

3.8

74% Recommended this product

Mentions
21 July 2016cutadash

Wrongly sized dress

Yes, I recommend this

Unlike other reviewers I found this size 12 dress too large. I have always been size 12 in a dress & have several secret support dresses in this size.The under support on this one was just like an ordinary underskirt & everything else was too big,leading me to the conclusion it was wrongly sized.Apart from this I thought it a good business dress,good length but sleeves could have been a bit longer.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

06 July 2016Summerleas

Striking dress

Yes, I recommend this

I have several M&S dresses of a similar style to this but have never had one with the Secret Slimming feature. I am a straight-up-and-down size 10, and 5'4" tall. Ordinarily, I would buy the Short length but on this occasion only Regular was available. I found the overall fit of the dress fractionally on the small side - especially, given that I have very little bust - across the chest and shoulders. I could still move freely, though, and it wasn't uncomfortable. The length reached below my knee and, as I'm not tall, made me look a bit frumpy. When I folded the hemline up to the centre of my knee, it changed the look altogether - much more flattering! The Secret Slimming panel was unobtrusive to wear and made the dress hang very well and, since I don't have much of a stomach, acted as an inner slip, helping the dress to move about my body. I liked how it made the dress feel. Unfortunately, the reason I eventually decided not to keep it, was because the dark-coloured panels of the dress are almost black, rather than navy. A true navy I can wear; black, I can't. A very smart dress, though, with a figure flattering lining.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit small

05 June 2016Farmwife

Can't imagine many keep this

No, I don't recommend this

Looked lovely on hanger but once on very unforgiving. Tight on sleeves but large on top of shoulders. Because it fits all over there are surely only a certain percentage of bodies it will fit.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

A bit large

31 May 2016Robomum

Very smart

Yes, I recommend this

Very smart office dress and good value.

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

17 May 2016Fifi Scagell

A flattering style for a curvy figure

Yes, I recommend this

The dress is smart sophisticated and flattering for my figure. I am currently trying to lose weight and this dress has knocked c.m. off my figure and I feel so confident wearing it.The only problem is that the sleeves are slightly tight being older my arms are starting to sag, the dress would benefit from about an extra two c.ms in this area. Also doing the dress up without help, that little bit at the top middle back trying to reach the zip, not for those without monkey arms. A pulley feature would help with this issue. That said I love the dress and look forward to finding something else in a similar style possibly without sleeves to help with the fastening and sleeve restrictions.

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

12 May 2016Jack2010

smart dress

Yes, I recommend this

Overall a lovely dress ,a bit small for a size 16 though.Love the colours

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

11 May 2016Pat46ricia

Beautiful dress, but ....

No, I don't recommend this

Beautiful dress and extremely flattering, but it was too time consuming to put on and I found it difficult to do up the zip.

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

10 May 2016Peepon

My first colour block dress since I was a teenager

Yes, I recommend this

Just the right style for an afternoon function I am attending

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

09 May 2016DHSTW8

An attractive dress

Yes, I recommend this

This is a smart and well fitting dress with control in just the right place. After reading other reviews, I believe it is more suitable for a mature figure. I'm delighted with this dress.

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

21 April 2016julesfin1

Fitted dress

Yes, I recommend this

Bought for my mother who is a size 12. Very snug but Ithink it is meant to be. Flattering and good quality.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit small

18 April 2016Jayshophie

Pretty Dress

Yes, I recommend this

Love the colour of the dress However I have a curvy figure which means I go in at the waist but with the white block stripe across the waist line it gave me no shape. The secret slimming is good if your thighs are a little large but the lining stops at the thigh leaving the rest of the dress with no shape.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

29 March 2016Grandmajo15

Very stylish dress

Yes, I recommend this

I bought this dress to go to a wedding in May and I love it! I am a size 18 and I feel great in it. It is very slimming, partly because it has the secret slimming lining under the dress. I thoroughly recommend this dress!

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 March 2016rubyeva

Weird cut

No, I don't recommend this

This dress looked lovely on the photos, but was weirdly cut and didn't sit at all well. Had to send it back.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

Small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

Small

26 March 20162121

I Family shopper.

Yes, I recommend this

Bought as a work dress for my daughter. Very flattering. Love the colour combination. Bit more expensive but with 20% off it was a great buy.

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

18 March 2016ARamus

Not right for me

No, I don't recommend this

I wanted to love this dress, colours are good the weight of the dress feel nice but the 'secret' element of it is an extremely tight elastic slip underneath. On me it was particularly tight, especially on my chest and made it difficult to lift my arms above waist height without riding the rest of the dress up too. The sleeves were not flattering. It's also a shame it didn't offer various lengths like other M&S dresses as I would've preferred long option.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

17 March 2016MDeS

Beautiful

Yes, I recommend this

I can`t believe that this dress looks so good on! No need to wear a slimming underskirt as the lining does the job. Material is very good and the colours are beautiful. The dress is true to size and I would definitely recommend.

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

15 March 2016pet30

Block shift dress

Yes, I recommend this

Have not worn this dress yet but it fits and looks great, my son bought it for me for Mothers Day

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

15 March 2016Chicker2406

Fab dress ruined....

No, I don't recommend this

I bought this dress last season with black, red & taupe colouring and it was fantastic. This season's dress has been ruined however by including the secret slimming lining to the dress. The lining makes the back of the dress sit really badly. Such a shame as the colours and design are really nice.

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

14 March 2016chefstar

Runs very small

Yes, I recommend this

Runs very small, what a shame

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

Small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

Small

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