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The Olive Slip

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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

Item details

Model Height: 5ft 11"/180cm

Model is wearing size: 8

Neck to hem length for a size 12: 99cm

Fit and style

Swing fit

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

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

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 (22)

4.0

77% Recommended this product

13 August 2016misshappy2016

My New Dress

Yes, I recommend this

Nice, elegant and stylish

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

11 August 2016LuxuryLoyalty

Dress

Yes, I recommend this

Excellent dress, lovely fit, lovely length.Had lots of compliments.

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 August 2016Ginnevi1

Lovely dress

Yes, I recommend this

I saw this and thought wow. Fits really well and fabric is lovely. Would 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

07 August 2016zoegos

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.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Average

How did it fit?

True to size

04 August 2016Ilovetravel14

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.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

A bit small

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

A bit small

01 August 2016Norden1

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.

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

31 July 2016scarfladymaggie

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.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

25 July 2016amieisdancing

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.

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

25 July 2016vancalv

olive dress

Yes, I recommend this

Delivery, quality, excellent. Dress could have been a little longer and then it would have been perfect

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

21 July 2016Lawsy

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

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

19 July 2016Julia2016

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.

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

30 May 2016Lamontrichie

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.

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 May 2016fairbrit

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.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

Very large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

Very large

24 May 2016iloveallclothesandbeauty

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 .

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Poor

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

A bit large

17 May 2016Barb19

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.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

Large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

Large

12 May 2016Littlelydia

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

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

06 May 2016Lalalaura

Beautiful dress

Yes, I recommend this

Super quality, well-made and fits like a glove. Very pretty and very on trend!

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 May 2016msbristol

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 ...

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

26 April 2016RoGil

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.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

How did it fit?

A bit large

26 April 2016Headteach

Beautiful

Yes, I recommend this

This dress is amazing! Perfect for many occasions! Would highly recommend!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

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