This dreamy £39.50 M&S is a summer wardrobe must-have

If you're anything like us, once the weather finally warms up and you get your summer clothes out, you feel like you're not prepared for the months ahead. We hear you.

To really nail summer dressing, floaty designs and loose fitting styles are a must to feel instantly put together yet cool when the mercury really rises.

Just in time for the warmer days ahead, we've spotted M&S Smocked Strappy Midaxi Dress on Instagram - and it ticks all the boxes.

Coming either in a bright lime green – one of this season's favourite colours – or a classic black, the dress is available in petite, regular and long, in sizes 6-20 (only regular goes up to size 24)

Made from pure cotton along with its flowy skirt, it will keep you cool, while the smocking at the waist gives the dress a flattering shape. We love the very on-trend square neck style too.

It's a real throw on and go instant outfit, that can be easily styled for the beach with a pair of chunky sandals, a summery crochet bucket hat and a straw bag. For the evening it can be dressed up with a pair of strappy heeled sandals and statement jewellery.

We love how fashion influencer @naaomiross styled her dress, with pretty white kitten heels, a chunky gold short necklace and an oversized silver clutch. We will be taking heed.

We can't get enough of M&S' dresses at the moment, so if you need for fashion inspiration for the warmer months, we've found more styles worth buying here.

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