Shoppers say the T-shirt-style dress is ‘perfect’ for throwing on in the summer months
High-street fashion giant Next is offering a ‘comfy’ dress that customers say is ‘definitely worth the money’ and pairs well with ‘so many things’. Several shoppers have left glowing comments for the £17.50 garment, commending it for its comfort, quality, and adaptability.
The dress is Next’s Ribbed T-shirt Style Column Maxi Dress With Slit Detail. Next advises that it fits slightly smaller than usual and describes the creation as “a timeless warm weather staple”. The label adds: “Our ribbed T-shirt style maxi dress is understated, yet elegant. Designed in a ribbed cotton stretch fabric with a T-shirt silhouette and slit detail to the hem.”
This Ribbed T-shirt Style Column Maxi Dress is easy to care for in the washing machine and is made of 57% cotton, 38% polyester, and 5% elastane. Sizes range from an extra small all the way to a double extra large.
Available in regular and petite fits, it comes in five colours: black, black and white stripes, bright pink, khaki green, and sky blue. Each colourway is priced at £16, except the highly sought-after black and white striped version, which retails at £17.50, reports Plymouth Live.
For anyone on the hunt for a comparable long T-shirt dress to ‘slip into’ this summer, there are a variety of retailers beyond Next to explore. Uniqlo has listed its AIRism Cotton T-shirt Dress for £19.90, available in six colours.
If you’re keen on something with additional flair, New Look offers a Khaki Cotton Midi Smock Dress for £19.99. Alternatively, check out ASOS’ lookalike version for £20.
Next’s Ribbed T-shirt Style Column Maxi Dress With Slit Detail boasts an impressive average customer rating of 4.5 out of five stars. One satisfied customer said: “It was definitely worth the money! I love the feel of it and the quality of the item.”
Another said: “Versatile dress, looks great on its own or with a smart jacket to dress it up. Good quality, fit and style.” A happy buyer commented: “Love it. True to size. Good value at £18. Would buy more if available in more colours.”
Another pleased customer said: “Lovely dress bought for holiday. Nice length and not too figure-hugging, but I did go up a size. Material is soft and comfortable.” However, not all feedback was glowing, particularly concerning the fabric.
One critical review said: “Not very well made. Very thin material.” Another disgruntled shopper reported: “Very poor very thin material.” And another put: “Very thin material.”
Despite some negative remarks on the material, the majority of feedback remained upbeat. A different customer said: “Lovely dress material, good quality, reasonably priced.” One more said: “Lovely, comfy dress goes well with trainers.”
An additional reviewer wrote: “Great colour and quality at a brilliant price.” Yet another fan said: “Lovely colour and so comfortable.”
Shoppers can purchase the black-and-white version of Next’s Ribbed T-shirt Style Column Maxi Dress With Slit Detail for £17.50, while the other are priced at £16.