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'Perfect' John Lewis summer dress is so flattering and it has pockets

20 June 2024 , 08:52
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Pretty AND practical? Oh John Lewis, you spoil us (Image: John Lewis)
Pretty AND practical? Oh John Lewis, you spoil us (Image: John Lewis)

If you’re on the hunt for a summer dress you’ll never want to take off, then Shoppers have been raving about a dress that ticks so many style boxes and is so versatile that you’ll ‘keep finding new places to wear it’.

Part of the John Lewis ANYDAY range, which features a selection of trending styles and wardrobe staples, the is the epitome of a ‘minimum effort, maximum impact’ outfit. The £42 dress comes in two summer-ready shades, including a , both of which are bang on trend this year.

Light blue has been dominating the high street since spring, with high street retailer , saying it’s ‘going to be everywhere’. Loose Women’s Frankie Bridge also told her Instagram followers it’s ‘going to be a big colour in 2024.’ Meanwhile, brown oozes quiet luxury and is a dreamy alternative to black.

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Made from 100 per cent cotton, the will keep you cool on balmy evenings or sunny mornings, while the shirred bodice is insanely comfortable to wear and accommodates a range of chest sizes. Coming in sizes 6-20, the dress boasts a fitted, figure-hugging top and flowing skirt that skims the body for a flattering finish, which is why it’s earned itself a perfect five-star rating from fans.

One shopper said: “Lovely, good value . Comfy, great fit around the bust (I'm fairly busty but it holds me well), good length (I'm 5' 9" and it falls just under the knee) and it has pockets!”

'Perfect' John Lewis summer dress is so flattering and it has pocketsPretty AND practical? Oh John Lewis, you spoil us (John Lewis)

Another, who bought the dress in brown, added: “Lovely colour, fit and material for the price. Looking forward to wearing it on holiday”

“I absolutely love this ,” said a third. “Keep finding new places to wear it. The brown is really versatile. Comfy and so stylish AND it has pockets! True to size.”

While a fourth added: “I have this in brown, and love it. I with gold sandals or in the supermarket or on the way to the beach. I love the elastic top and the crisp cotton skirt. The shape is flattering.

"The colour deep and rich. Not worn yet but I have other Anyday clothes that wash and wear really well so expecting the same. Didn't see the other colour! May have to take a look.”

Perfect for teaming with sandals, layering with a denim jacket and crossbody bag, or glamming up with strappy metallic heels, it’s certainly a piece that will never go out of style. However, the only downside is that it only comes in one length, whereas this comes in petite and tall, too. Nobody’s Child also boasts a similar design in the form of this , though it is more expensive at £79.

Elsewhere, River Island has this coming in cream, tan and pink for £45. Or you can

Bethan Shufflebotham

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