One look at my dress collection and I’m instantly reminded that it’s incredibly hot outside. Floaty maxis with botanical motifs, airy midi shirt dresses and mini styles drenched in bold colour – it all cements the fact that it’s summer.
But like all good things, the warm weather will eventually come to an end. So, to get ahead of the crowd, I’m already on the hunt for a transitional dress that will see me through the rest of August and welcome September with stylish ease. The best part? I think I’ve found a frock from M&S that will take me seamlessly from season B to C (summer to autumn) – no muss, no fuss.
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M&S Satin Lace Insert Midi Waisted Dress
M&S Satin Lace Insert Midi Waisted DressCredit: M&S
Designed with polish at the forefront, M&S’s Satin Lace Insert Midi Waisted Dress makes occasion dressing across both months a walk in the park. For the remainder of summer, wear it with a pair of eggshell white flip flop heels and a woven bag in the same hue. As the familiar chill begins to creep in, simply swap the heels for a pair of chic knee-high boots, a style that always takes over once the cooler months arrive.
Of course, its versatility isn’t the only selling point. The dress is proof of what M&S does best: nailing more than one trend of the season without overdoing it. Crafted from a lustrous satin that looks so elevated it could easily be mistaken for silk, it’s cut in a deep navy blue that flatters a range of complexions and reliably comes to the forefront of the style conversation as autumn approaches.
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It also features delicate lace edging, a trend that – unless you’ve been living under a rock – has dominated the spring and summer months. From boxy white T-shirts to satin camisoles and shorts, lace trim has become one of the season’s defining details, and this dress incorporates it in a subtle, sophisticated way.