I found the perfect floaty £36 summer dress with pockets that 'fits like a glove' (original) (raw)

"I'm in love with this dress. It fits like a glove and is really well tailored. The pattern is beautiful, so fresh and summery"

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With just over two weeks to go until summer arrives, the warm weather will soon be upon us. The new season will hopefully bring long days filled with high temperatures and glorious sunshine.

A floaty dress is a wardrobe essential during the summertime and there plenty of good options to shop at Roman. One of the high-street retailer's bestselling numbers is the Royal Blue Aztec Print Midi Smock Dress and it's not hard to see why.

Roman's Royal Blue Aztec Print Midi Smock Dress costs £48 but new Roman customers who use our exclusive discount code 'AFRPLC25Q226' can pick it up with a 25% saving. This brings the price down to a modest £36.

Likewise, existing Roman customers who enter the promotional voucher 'COOL' will receive 10% off, making the dress £43.20 after the deal has been applied. To sweeten the deal even further, Roman is offering free express delivery on the dress.

The Royal Blue Aztec Print Midi Smock Dress comes in sizes ten to 20, all of which are still in stock online. Crafted from viscose, the dress is soft and drapes beautifully on the body, keeping its shape wash after wash.

The piece features a notch neckline and short capped sleeves, ideal for those who like some coverage on the shoulders. The empire waist is gathered to flatter figures, while the floaty midi length adds an extra touch of elegance.

Thanks to its versatile design, the dress can be be dressed up or down effortlessly depending on the occasion. Style with white trainers, flats or sandals at more casual events and pair the blue and white number with wedges or heels at fancy gatherings.

If there's more room in your budget, the Pure Cotton Floral Midi Shirt Dress from Finery London is available at Marks and Spencer for £79. The sophisticated cotton shirt dress is crafted from a striped floral jacquard fabric for a striking look.

It's cut in a comfy relaxed fit that accentuates the waist, with a matching tie belt and slip pockets on the skirt. The elegant midi-length hem provides breezy wear, while short sleeves with buttoned cuffs add smart detail.

Alternatively, Next's Green/Pink Gingham Puff Sleeve Shirred Midi Dress comes in at £48. Crafted from soft cotton for ultimate breathability, the dress features a flattering shirred body that contours to your shape while ensuring all-day comfort.

Back at Roman, the Royal Blue Aztec Print Midi Smock Dress boasts a near-perfect overall star-rating of 4.9 out of five based on 21 reviews. One satisfied shopper: "Lovely comfortable dress, i've worn lots. Nice fabric and good value for money."

A second wrote: "I'm in love with this dress. It fits like a glove and is really well tailored, I love the way the top part sits, it's got the feel of a wrap around dress on the bust but it's sewn in so it's much more secure.

"It is made of a beautiful soft flowy fabric but still has some structure to it. The pattern is beautiful, so fresh and summery. I've never bought anything from Roman before but I'm definitely going to again as I'm really impressed with the quality and cut."

"I am not a dress wearer but this one is lovely," a third penned. "The material feels very soft and drapes well. The bodice is lined which gives it more structure and quite surprising on a dress at this price.

"I appear to be shrinking and am now just under 5ft 2ins so the dress is very definitely maxi, not midi, but I am not going to take it up as it looks fine. And you have got to love a dress with pockets."

While the Royal Blue Aztec Print Midi Smock Dress doesn't really have any negative reviews, a few shoppers have mentioned that it is longer than they expected. One four-star review reads: "Lovely dress, fits well and reasonably priced.

"One small criticism: It was described as a midi dress but was ankle length on me. I am about 5ft 6ins so I had to shorten it."

"Material feels nice," another four-star review mentions. "Ideal for very hot summer days. Very long, even on my almost 6ft tall daughter."

Nevertheless, but somebody else loved their latest Roman purchase, adding: "This is the first time I have worn a dress for years, as I have got older I have developed a midriff and nothing disguises it but this dress does exactly that. I am 5ft 7ins and it reaches down to my ankles, idea for the summer months."

Another five-star review reads: "Delighted with the dress. It's lovely and light and floaty without being too voluminous. It's great to have pockets and l like the fact that it just covers your shoulders."