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Shoppers find ways to customise ‘flattering’ John Lewis dress

10 June 2024 , 11:21
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The John Lewis broderie dress is perfect for the summer months (Image: John Lewis)
The John Lewis broderie dress is perfect for the summer months (Image: John Lewis)

Fashion fans have been heaping praise on a that will never go out of style. John Lewis shoppers say the high street number is and is ‘an ideal choice for a summer’s day’.

White dresses are a major trend not just for this summer, but every summer, which means the one you buy this year will be the same one you pull out of the wardrobe every time the temperatures rise. And this could just be the fashion staple you’re missing.

Priced at £55, the ‘elegant’ dress is made from , which makes it lightweight and breezy for the warm weather. Its plain, fitted top half is paired with a beautiful broderie skirt with a slight fit and flare, which makes it perfect for daytime or dressed up for evenings.

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The dress, which also comes in black, has racked up an from shoppers, who loved its ‘fresh and pretty’ aesthetic and the fact it has pockets. One said: “Bought this online after trying on in store in the size above and below. My regular size fits perfectly. Lovely, with pockets!”

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Another added: “Very happy with the style and fabric of the dress. Can be dressed up or down depending on what occasion,” while a third penned: “This dress is an . It's fresh and pretty and easy to wear.”

Others have shared how they customised the dress to give it a different look, from dying it a new colour, to adding a satin shirt underneath to give it sleeves. One wrote: “Simple and classic . I always wear it with a silky shirt inside. Received lots of compliments.”

Shoppers find ways to customise ‘flattering’ John Lewis dressThe John Lewis broderie dress is perfect for the summer months (John Lewis)

A second dyed theirs in the wash, adding: “This is a beautiful dress and the only reason I only gave it 4 stars as it only comes in black or white - would be great to have other colours. I purchased the white one for my nieces wedding planning to dye it - it dyed beautifully and is now a glorious deep purple. Comfortable to wear & has pockets!”

However, one shopper said it ‘did nothing on me’, giving it four stars. They added: “This is a lovely dress, well made, true to size, it even had pockets which is a winner for me, and I received it well packaged. Sadly, the dress did nothing on me to my size and shape, it was unflattering. Ohh how to be slim back in the good old days .... With a broken heart, it was returned.”

If this John Lewis dress isn’t quite to your personal taste, The Mirror’s fashion team have you covered with a . This gorgeous is perfect for summer evenings heading out somewhere fancy or even to dinner with friends, while is an absolute beaut that features a tiered skirt while the elasticated shirred waistband creates the most flattering shape.

Alternatively, you can buy the for £55 here.

Bethan Shufflebotham

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