Abercrombie & Fitch has released a Linen-Blend Button Dress which has a practical hidden feature shoppers are obsessed with
As the weather warms up, fashion fans will be getting their pins out as they reach for shorter hemlines – but mini dresses often come with a side of anxiety about sudden gusts of wind and potential wardrobe malfunctions. However, I think I’ve come across an outfit that offers the ultimate solution, and shoppers are calling it ‘genius’.
A lightweight dress is an easy, throw-on-and-go option for sunny days, but they’re not always the most practical. But Abercrombie & Fitch has the perfect outfit for those wanting to look cute without the risk of a fashion mishap.
The brand’s Linen-Blend Button Skort Dress looks like a summery mini dress, but combines the breeziness of a classic sundress with the practicality of built-in shorts, making it the ultimate go-to for warm-weather adventures. Costing £52, shoppers have said it’s ‘great for holidays’, while others have hailed it the ‘comfiest dress ever’.
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Made from 53% linen and 47% cotton, the dress is made from two of the coolest fabrics to wear in hotter weather. Breathable and lightweight, it’s destined to be packed in a suitcase for a tropical getaway, but works equally well for the British summertime.
Described as ‘flattering’, the dress comes in five colours and patterns, including red, black, cherry print, black gingham and a fun blue fruit design. It features side button detail and is available in sizes XXS to XXL, which works out at size 4-24. There are three lengths to choose from – petite, regular and tall – and the dress even has adjustable cami straps to allow for the most comfortable fit.
Of course, the feature everyone has been raving about is the built-in shorts, which are completely undetectable. Some skorts will look like a skirt at the front and shorts at the back, but these are completely hidden away, keeping the aesthetic of a classic mini dress.
The benefit of a skort is not just for that of unexpected breezes, but spontaneous summer plans and activities, too. No longer will fashion fans need to worry about going for a bike ride or sitting cross-legged at a picnic.
Skorts are seeing a rise in popularity, it seems, for providing coverage and confidence without sacrificing style. I recently wore this Reclaimed Vintage slinky skort dress in dark plum for a night out (£36 at ASOS) and loved being able to dance the night away without constantly pulling down my dress.
Meanwhile, Hollister’s Ruched Bubble Skort Dress costs £39.95 and has hidden bathroom-friendly shorts, pockets and an open back detail.
As for the Abercrombie and Fitch number, it’s been lauded by fans. One said: “Great for holiday,” with a second adding: “Comfiest dress ever, love the shorts underneath.”
“This is genius as a skort but as a dress! It’s very comfy and not tight fitting,” wrote a third. Another penned: “Such a cute dress and so handy to have it as a skort, will be perfect for the summer.”
Some suggested it’s not as good for those who are curvier, commenting: “Really cute outfit but more suited for a straight body or someone with a smaller hip. For someone with curvier bum and hip, and smaller top it’s not the best fit. Doesn’t have a zip so hard to get a over hip and to not be too baggy on top.”
A sixth shopper added: “Such a flattering dress that is so practical for everyday life in the sun!” While another praised the pockets, commenting: “Love that it has pockets and it’s such a comfy style for summer. Obsessed with the gingham too!”
It’s safe to say that skorts are certainly going to have a moment in summer 2025, and Abercrombie and Fitch’s linen-blend number ticks all the practicality and style boxes. You can shop the £52 dress and choose your favourite design here.