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The Misty Dress

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Product code: T420376L

About this style

Mirroring the print from a red cotton skirt in the archive, this vintage style tea dress flashes back to the 1950s trend of bright patterns.

Details & care

Item details

Model Height: 5ft 11"/180cm

Model is wearing size: 8

Neck to hem length for a size 12: 113cm

Fit and style

Loose fit

Back zip

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

Flared hem

Composition

100% viscose

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

UK Standard Delivery is available for £3.99 or free on orders over £60 (excluding furniture).

Nominated Day

UK Next Day Delivery and UK Nominated Day Delivery (excluding Northern Ireland) are available for £5.99 (excluding furniture)

Collection

Collect from store

Store collection is free on all fashion, home and beauty orders.

Returns

UK returns

Free

Exclusions apply

Full delivery and collection informationOur returns policy

Reviews (51)

3.2

57% Recommended this product

07 June 2016poppygeorgie

bad material

No, I don't recommend this

Very disappointed with quality saw the dress in Saturday telegraph loved style but dreadful material and .

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Average

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Average

How did it fit?

A bit large

31 May 2016traleerose

A dress. With sleeves!

No, I don't recommend this

What joy. Sadly as other reviews have noted, sizing is on the large size youth the sleeves are tight. After washing the zip was crooked, so I don't think it will last long. Style over substance and poor quality control.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Average

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Average

How did it fit?

A bit large

28 May 2016mrsbud

retro dress

Yes, I recommend this

love retro style dresses! yes it does come up quite big, so if you are small for your size probably go down eg. I'm size 14-16 and the 14 fitted perfectly.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

26 May 2016Frugal2shop

inconsistent sizing

No, I don't recommend this

loved the style and colour but dress too big; size 10 was more a generous 12. Despite being too big, the sleeves were tight, the right sleeve tighter than the left - a problem I have experienced with M&S before and this stopped me ordering a smaller size.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

Very large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

Very large

22 May 2016graceinlondon

Odd shape, doesn't wash well

Yes, I recommend this

The first time I wore this dress I loved it. The arms are a little tight considering the rest of the dress is quite fluid over the body, which can be rather uncomfortable. The cap sleeves feel disproportionate to the rest of the dress. It does not wash well. After a first wash some of the seams had started to loosen and after the second the zip went strange, which led to difficulty straightening the garment out. I'm not sure how long it will last. Very disappointed. I'd loved this dress.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit small

10 May 2016ACDJ

Alexa dress

No, I don't recommend this

Too tight and in a horrid slippy slidy fabric, this dress was a big disappointment. I shall be taking it back.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Average

Style

Average

How did it fit?

Small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Average

Style

Average

How did it fit?

Small

08 May 2016IIovelondon

A lovely flattering retro design

Yes, I recommend this

It is true the material in man made and the dress does crease, however the design is really flattering especially for those with a fuller bust and figure. I would love to buy the dress in other colours and materials.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

03 May 2016IcedJem83

Nice dress, shame about the fabric!

No, I don't recommend this

I was really looking forward to this dress arriving, but unfortunately, I was disappointed. The fabric was awful, so cheap and clearly man-made. It went straight back in its packaging and back to M&S. I was too worried about catching fire the minute I walked out into the sunshine!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

29 April 2016church66

The red dress

No, I don't recommend this

Lovely red dress in a super pattern but when it arrived the fabric was more like that of a nightdress ! Following previous reviews I ordered a size 10 which fitted fine everywhere apart from the armholes which were very small and I definitely do not have large arms. Unfortunately decided to send the dress back. Would have been willing to pay a little more if the fabric and cut were of better quality.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

29 April 2016Charlmab

Badly cut!

No, I don't recommend this

This dress fits true to size in body. However position of sleeves makes it completely unwearable as it is not actually possible to move your arms! It would be fine if you are or going to move all day......shame, as it's a nice dress.....

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Average

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Average

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

28 April 2016Ilovemarks60

Designer dress

No, I don't recommend this

Loved the colours and pattern of the dress. Found the fit small across the shoulders. I didn't like material of dress, didn't feel comfortable.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit small

28 April 2016Fussyfeline3

The Misty Dress

Yes, I recommend this

I saw this dress in a local store, but did not have time to stop and buy so ordered online. Although I shall keep this dress I am doing so for all the wrong reasons, mostly nostalgic. I cannot rate this dress more than 'Good' due to the fabric choice of 100% viscose which creases almost as you look at it, and this was very apparent when I removed it from its bag. The pattern print is lovely and my dress has very good pattern match. At 5'6" tall this dress sits on my calf, and flows very well from the bodice which sits above the natural waistline. I have taken a size 12 which is very roomy - I could eat a 4 course lunch and it would never show! I would have gone down a size, but for the sleeves, which would have benefitted from being an inch longer and wider. If you exercise and have muscles be warned. I would also advise that you check your seams as they part very easily. A good looking dress, I feel more thought and care could have gone into the fit.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

28 April 2016Ann66

Misty Red dress

Yes, I recommend this

I received this dress and although quite happy with it, I must admit that M&S's quality is a bit wanting. The neckline is just machined not faced in any manner, the hem is a little uneven and the sleeves again are finished with machine stitch that shows, is not blind hemmed, as it should be. I am a dress-maker and tend to notice these things more so than others. However, it will be a nice day-time summer dress. I am 12 to 14 size and this is a 12 and fits me with room to spare, probably could have gone with a size 10, but will keep it. Hope this helps.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

27 April 2016Hellburger

Lovely dress

Yes, I recommend this

I loved this dress, but because i am quite short it was too long for me and, because of my age, made me look a bit matronly. But if I was younger it would have looked great. I love the designs that Alexa Chung has come up with, and the prints are lovely - bold, bright and beautiful, so lets have more Alexa Chung that will suit someone older but who still wants to look contemporary.

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

27 April 2016MariaS

Disappointing

No, I don't recommend this

This dress was a strange cut - very low V neck and high waisted. I thought the fabric was rather cheap looking and although the pattern was lovely, everything else was disappointing

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Poor

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Poor

How did it fit?

True to size

26 April 2016

Terrible fabric

No, I don't recommend this

This is a major disappointment. The print on the fabric is so basic and the fabric is horrid. Cheap and nasty. Like wearing a carrier bag. I had hoped for much better from this collaboration. If M&S doesn't sort out the quality of its fabric I won't be buying anything again.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Poor

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

True to size

26 April 2016MEL26

Lovely if style fits your body shape.

Yes, I recommend this

Bright lightweight summer dress with lovely colour and pattern. A long petticoat helps the overall look but it will still look fine without if the weather is warm enough. I am taking mine to the South of France. I am 5ft 6 ins size 14-16 and would have liked it a bit longer. Maybe have short ,medium and long lengths for future designs please. Well done Alexa for influencing M&S away from frump into wearable stylish clothes.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

24 April 2016Bargi

Lovely dress

Yes, I recommend this

Love this dress,looking forward to wearing it to a wedding in June.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

24 April 2016Irene

Seasider

Yes, I recommend this

This is a very pretty dress, ideal for a summer wedding. Sadly, it swamped me, far too long and quite big in the bust area (I am 5'3"). Why can't we have more petite sizes 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

24 April 2016pwincesschurchy

Alex dress

No, I don't recommend this

Really looking forward to seeing the new Alexa collection. Have to be honest this dress is made from lovely material and has a fabulous pattern. It just wasn't for me. Shame

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

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