The 'autumnal soft and drapey' Marks & Spencer £59 maxi dress that has a 'boho seventies vibe'

Shoppers issue a warning about this 'retro feel dress'

Marks & Spencer has a maxi dress that shoppers are loving for autumn. The dark red dress has a satin printed round neck and costs £59.

More than 60 people have added it to their bag in the last two days. Available in sizes six to 24, you can choose between petite and medium fits although some shoppers are warning that it 'comes up big'.

The neck to hem length for a size 12 is 140cm and it has a back zip fastening. One happy shopper described it as a 'fabulous dress'. adding: "Easy to wear, great fabric, great all season dress can be worn with so many things."

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Another said: "Just collected this from the store. It really is beautiful dress in a classic style. The fabric is smooth and soft and the lace detail gives it a bit of an edge. Be warned - it is very long - I am 5'7 and it is an ankle skimming maxi on me. I went up a size as there is no give in the fabric. I'm really looking forward to wearing this for events over Autumn/Winter."

A third posted: "Lovely dress with a retro seventies feel. I found it too big overall and had to return for a size smaller. I love the colours and the lace."

However, a couple of people said they found it too long: "Saw this in store and was drawn to it immediately. It’s a beautiful colour and the lace detail really adds - it has a very boho 70s vibe and the material is very soft and ‘drapey’. The only problem I had with it was the sizing. I’m 5ft7in and a regular size 14 so I bought the 14 regular but it absolutely swamped me and was actually trailing on the ground. I ended up having to buy a size 12 petite to get the right fit and even that is ankle skimming. I like a long dress so it’s not a problem for me, but it might not be for everyone. The other problem was that having to buy the Petite size meant the sleeves are not quite long enough and finish above my wrists, but I will put up with that because it’s such a lovely dress. I’d recommend it but just be warned you may have to try several sizes to find the right fit for you!"

The dress is described by Marks & Spencer on the website as follows: "This waisted dress from Per Una is crafted from satin for a lustrous finish. It's designed in a regular fit with a maxi-length skirt and features a bold floral print. The lace inserts and ruching at the waist add a flattering touch, while the long sleeves and round neckline give it a sophisticated look. It's complete with a concealed back zip for easy on and off. "

Find out more and order the maxi dress via M&S here. Alternatively, Next has a Friends Like These maxi dress for £35 that's available in four different colours. And Amazon has a Boho maxi dress that has long sleeves and a tie waist. It costs £23.99 and comes in purple or green.