As we are enjoying the last weeks of summer, autumn clothing buys have already dropped at many retailers to help shoppers prepare for the new season ahead.
Popular online fashion retailer Roman has listed an extensive range of dresses, perfect for the transitional weather. This Black Pocket Midi Stretch Dress, £40, that features a ditsy print has been flying off the shelves.
The dress has been rated five stars by satisfied customers, who were mostly impressed with the “comfortable” stretch jersey fabric and the full-length sleeves that “hide any upper arm concerns”.
With a V-neckline and pretty ditsy print, fashion lovers can match the dress with a cosy cardigan when the temperature drops in the evening or wear it with a leather jacket and boots for a head-turning daytime style.
The flattering ruching at the bust area and around the waist help create an hourglass silhouette, which is no doubt why some customers claim this dress made them ‘look slimmer’. It’s available in UK sizes from 10 to 20.
One regular Roman shopper shared: “I must like it ??as I have five of same style in different materials! Easy to wear, kind to the figure and has pockets? What’s not to like?! Quality of materials differ so please don’t compromise sometimes with poorer quality material.”
Another returning customer added: “Lovely fabric soft and stretchy, great neckline that adds femininity, the pattern and length are just right. I’ve brought a few others on here in different patterns, I’m a size 16/18 and the 16 fits perfectly and makes me look a bit slimmer which is always a bonus!”
Others mentioned they get compliments when wearing the dress but some suggested ordering the dress in petite because of the length.
One said she can fit in a thin turtleneck underneath when the weather gets colder and that it will go well with boots and a jacket.
For a limited time, Roman is offering 20% off to shoppers who use code TAKE20 at checkout, which brings the price of the dress to £32.
Crew Clothing’s Laurel Dress is another summer-to-autumn dress that’s been reduced to nearly half-price. The multicolour floral dress with a tie at the waist is a lovely transitional piece to wear either on its own or with a light jacket and shoppers can buy it for £45 instead of £89.
Alternatively, the Madeline Jersey Midi Dress (£59) from White Stuff comes with two leaf motifs in different colourways.