When Marks and Spencer launched this Pure Cotton One Shoulder Midi Relaxed Dress earlier this year, it became an immediate hit with shoppers. Two months on and it’s almost completely sold out in all three colours after earning a near-perfect 4.7 star rating from fans.
If you’re a bit gutted you missed out on the affordable one-shoulder summer dress, fear not, because our fashion writers have found one on Amazon that’s strikingly similar. Not to mention the fact it comes in different colours, too.
The dress in question is the Mickey Loose-Fit One-Shoulder Cutout Rib Knit Maxi Dress from Amazon’s ‘The Drop’, which is essentially Amazon’s own label. Priced at £34.90, it’s £7.40 more expensive than the M&S dress, but you do get the added bonus of free delivery with Prime.
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While M&S’s take on the one-shoulder dress comes in black, poppy red and winter lime, the Amazon version is available in black, ultramarine green and hot pink. Both feature a similar twist cutout which Amazon says ‘adds a touch of romance’ to the minimalist wardrobe staple, though Amazon’s features a slit detail at the hem and is cut from ribbed rather than smooth fabric.
Cut from a lightweight Tencel blend, the relaxed dress is ideal for wearing with chunky platform sandals and trainers, but equally could be glammed up for an evening event, too. Available in sizes XXS to 5XL, it’s received hundreds of five star reviews from shoppers who say it always gets them compliments.
One said: “What a lovely dress, received many compliments - very versatile can be worn with pumps, sandals or your favourite high heels. Simply love this dress!!” While another added: “I love how comfy the fabric is! and is the easiest way to look all dressed up! I had compliments every time I wear it and overall the dress is really comfortable.”
A third penned: “I am 5'9" and weight 205lbs and got the L and I love it! It drapes nicely, medium thickness fabric, very comfortable and a fun design. I would recommend it!” But another suggested it was ‘too big’ and ‘not very flattering’ giving the dress two stars.
Generally, though, shoppers praised the ‘comfortable’ dress, but looking at reviews, it does come up slightly large. One added: “If you’re looking for a comfortable, but cute dress you can wear out on vacation or on the town for date night this is a great option! The dress is a little big so I’d recommend sizing down. The material is nice quality and relatively thick (but still breathable) and washes well.”
The M&S dress received dozens of five star reviews from shoppers, too, however, there are very limited sizes left and we think it’s going to sell out very soon. Elsewhere on the high street, this Blue One Shoulder Georgia Midi Dress from Nobody’s Child boasts a similar summer-ready design, coming in blue, green and black hues, but is more expensive at £79. Meanwhile, this River Island number is £50 and available in khaki, cream and black, if you prefer a more muted colour palette.
Other pieces from Amazon’s The Drop include the Addison Soft Volume Top-Handle Bag, which comes in at £32.90, as well as this under £55 Dia Mixed Fabric Midi Tank Dress. But if you’ve fallen in love with the Mickey Loose-Fit One-Shoulder Cutout Rib Knit Maxi Dress you can buy it here for under £35.