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Bridgerton fans praise M&S’ £35 dress you can wear with trainers

17 June 2024 , 10:54
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The polka dot tea dress from Marks and Spencer is super elegant (Image: M&S)
The polka dot tea dress from Marks and Spencer is super elegant (Image: M&S)

Regencycore has been lingering on the edge of the fashion scene for a while now, but thanks to shows like Bridgerton, it’s set to be bigger than ever this summer. And Marks and Spencer has just launched that leans into the trend in a contemporary and incredibly wearable way.

The high street favourite’s is a go-to choice for any occasion, whether it’s a garden party, afternoon tea or something equally as regal. It boasts feminine frills and ruffled sleeves which are elasticated at the cuff, making them comfortable to wear, crafted from ‘smooth fabric for a beautiful drape’.

Cut in a regular fit, it gathers at the curved underbust seam for fullness in the maxi-length skirt. Costing - and if polka dots isn’t your thing, there’s also a with pops of red, too.

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Said to be ‘selling fast’ on the website, the dress has earned itself a , who say they ‘love the colour and fit of this dress’. One added: “Feels floaty and cool in the summer.”

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Another said: “Lovely dress in a lightweight viscose material. Received many compliments, mostly that it [sic]. I'm just under 5.5 and this came to just above ankle length. Its beautiful dress in all its simplicity. I would recommend it to others. Looks more expensive when worn.”

Bridgerton fans praise M&S’ £35 dress you can wear with trainersThe polka dot tea dress from Marks and Spencer is super elegant (M&S)

“Lovely Dress, lovely colours,” wrote a third. “I’m size 10/12 purchased the size 12, quite long but just above my shoes. Bought the Red and Cream dress worn it for afternoon tea , friend said she was going to buy it too. Also bought the Red Block heel mules that went well with the dress.”

One did say that it was ‘very tight across the bust’, while another said it was ‘nice material but neckline far too low’ but others have said it ‘fits well and can be .’

Another added: “Lovely floaty dress can be dressed up or down . Will not date so will have it for a few years I think! Got the floral and the sporty versions.”

Speaking of regency, polka dots are also a , who we have previously spotted wearing them during her royal duties. This Hobbs Lucilla Polka Dot Midi Shirt Dress oozes effortless class and is sure to be a timeless addition to any wardrobe, currently reduced from £189 to £129 at John Lewis.

Elsewhere, Joanie - known for their vintage-inspired designs - have got this . Ticking all the style boxes, it has a super-flattering square neckline, short, floaty sleeves, an elasticated back panel for added comfort, and a midi-length tiered skirt.

But at £35, I doubt you’ll find one quite as nice for much cheaper than this one at M&S. You can

Bethan Shufflebotham

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