ARCHIVE BY ALEXA
The Olive Slip
Product code: T420366L
About this style
The slip was a key piece in any lingerie wardrobe in the 1970s and the archive item that inspired this dress would once have been worn as an underdress. Alexa agreed, "Too pretty just to be lingerie - I saw this and thought 'slip dress'."
Details & care
Details & care
Item details
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Model Height: 5ft 11"/180cm
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Model is wearing size: 8
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Neck to hem length for a size 12: 99cm
Fit and style
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Swing fit
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The neck to hem length above relates to a size 12 regular. Length will vary slightly according to size
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Product length above is based on a 5' 6 model
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Lace trim
Composition
100% polyester, Lace trim- 100% cotton
Care
Wash at 40°C delicate
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Iron at low temperature
Professional dry clean
Delivery, collection & returns
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 policyReviews (22)
My New Dress
Yes, I recommend this
Nice, elegant and stylish
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Dress
Yes, I recommend this
Excellent dress, lovely fit, lovely length.Had lots of compliments.
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Lovely dress
Yes, I recommend this
I saw this and thought wow. Fits really well and fabric is lovely. Would recommend.
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Olive slip
Yes, I recommend this
feels really good as a dress with t-shirt underneath. sadly straps are not adjustable and this is a down side. Pre-sale price seemed a bot over the top.
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Olive slip
No, I don't recommend this
Bought in the sale as a cover up for on the beach and would only wear it there.Not good value for money at full price.
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Lovely
Yes, I recommend this
This is a lovely and flattering dress which can be sported with a little black biker jacket and ankle boots or strappy sandals and a shrug. Even nicer that is was in the sale less than half price.
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Pretty dress
Yes, I recommend this
There is no way of reducing the straps easily and the bustling would be in the wrong place if I adjusted the straps to my needs. Sent back which is a shame as the quality was lovely. Would suit a tall younger body.
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Lovely style but awkward length
Yes, I recommend this
I really hoped that I would love this slip as it is excellent value for money. However I wasn't keen on the fabric - very slippy and feels cheap - and the length is quite unflattering, right on the knee on me and I'm 5'3". Comparing it to the image of the model who is much taller, I had hoped it would be a mid-length slip, but was just not quite right so I had to return it.
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olive dress
Yes, I recommend this
Delivery, quality, excellent. Dress could have been a little longer and then it would have been perfect
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Joy61
Yes, I recommend this
Absolutely love this elegant little dress. Fits me perfect and the length is just right. Have ordered the cream mix dress too. Both dresses will look fabulous with a nice light Cardigan
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Stylish & Summery
Yes, I recommend this
This dress looks nicer than I thought. Although it hasn't got an adjustment on the straps, it hangs nicely. I was worried to show my bra straps but no worries. When I tried this dress on without my bra, it looks perfect. I don't need to wear my bra because it's black, my chest is covered properly. My chest is not small, but no problem! True to size. I'm 5'4, the dress comes up to just little bit below my knees. I prefer bit shorter than this but looks ok though. It's on sale, good price! Highly recommended.
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Just what I was looking for!
Yes, I recommend this
This dress is lovely, fits perfectly and hangs like a dream. This will be worn many times over the holiday period and for years to come I am sure.
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M&S missed a trick here [again!]
No, I don't recommend this
What should have been a chic slip dress ended up as a return as there is no possibility to adjust the straps. I am a standard M&S 14 but the Olive in a 14 was far too big and fell far too low past my bust. Because none of the designers thought of creating an adjustment on the straps, there is no way I can wear this dress now. The fabric, cut and on-trend print are spoiled by the M&S designers who really should be looking at these reviews.
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Silly......
No, I don't recommend this
I can see where the designer is coming from but it needs a re-think . Shoulder straps you can alter length .The material is a bad choice for summer , a cotton mix to prevent it creasing .You would have to iron it when you arrived on holiday ! However the style is demure ,reminds me of Miss Marple styles which are the look at the moment .As it is, it's O.K. for the garden .Re -vamp it and I think it would be a good buy and popular .
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Too flimsy
No, I don't recommend this
This dress would be suitable for a hot climate as it's very thin and cool. Had to send it back though as the straps had no adjustment, and my bra showed as it was far too low.
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Unexpectedly good!
Yes, I recommend this
Yes the fabric is a bit polyester and the white looks too much like a nightie....but the black one is a lovely summer dress! Looks lovely with a cropped cashmere cardigan....casual and laid back
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Beautiful dress
Yes, I recommend this
Super quality, well-made and fits like a glove. Very pretty and very on trend!
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disappointing
No, I don't recommend this
M&S - you missed a trick here - this could be wonderful - it really needs adjustable straps so it can be worn without a vest underneath. Summer slip dress - cotton please. Love the style and print and not sure whether to keep it ...
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Looks good.
Yes, I recommend this
Went up a size to 16 as 14 fitted perfectly at bust (38DD) but did not skim over my stomach nicely, the size 16 did not show any bumpiness. So it was a trade off as the 16 is a little loose at the chest. Material is comfortable and not too bad considering the cheap polyester fabrics used in other dresses in this range. Falls at the knee (5ft8). Worth buying in my opinion.
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Beautiful
Yes, I recommend this
This dress is amazing! Perfect for many occasions! Would highly recommend!
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