‘I never wear dresses but I loved this so much I bought the blue one too’
The dress is ideal for your holidays(Image: Getty Images)
Achieving a stylish appearance while remaining cool and comfortable throughout summer can be tricky. Thankfully, there’s no need to compromise on style for practicality thanks to a sought-after dress available on the Next website.
Next’s Linen Blend Short Sleeve V-Neck Kaftan Mini Dress, retailing at £38, is perfect for warmer weather owing to its lightweight construction. Crafted from structured linen, the fabric also incorporates a viscose blend for a ‘flowy’ aesthetic.
Both sophisticated and casual, it features a gently oversized silhouette and a subtle V-neckline. Available in sizes six to 26, it’s offered in petite, regular and tall lengths.
With short sleeves, practical pockets and a back pleat detail, this garment is ideal for sunny days whether in the UK or overseas. Its most striking aspect, however, is its Mamma Mia!-inspired pattern.
Falling to knee-length, the dress showcases blue fabric with white accents. If you appreciate the style but would prefer a different colour or print, additional options are available, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Other versions include Black/White Palm Print and Green Floral, both priced at £31. The Yellow/Pink Tropical Print costs £38, while the Orange Tile Print is available for £31.
Linen Blend Short Sleeve V-Neck Kaftan Mini Dress
The dress is crafted from a linen-blend fabric and is cut in an oversized fit. It’s complete with a subtle V-neckline, side pockets and a back pleat detail.
Elsewhere, Roman’s Royal Blue Linen Blend Shift Dress is priced at £40, although customers using the code BREAK at checkout can obtain a 10 per cent discount, bringing the price down to £36 with free express delivery included. The breathable linen-mix dress features a flattering V-neckline, short sleeves and button detailing down the front, and is offered in five additional shades.
As an alternative option, Marks and Spencer’s Linen Rich Lace Insert Strappy Midi Shift Dress is priced at £50. Ideal for warmer conditions, this stylish piece comes in sizes six to 24 across petite, regular and tall fits.
As for the products at Next, the Linen Blend Short Sleeve V-Neck Kaftan Mini Dress has garnered an impressive 4.6 rating from 130 reviews. One satisfied shopper said: “Love this dress.
“Fabric is of good quality and the colour is fabulous. Can’t wait to wear it.”
Another customer wrote: “Lovely material and colours, very comfortable and flattering too. I bought three of them in different designs – love it.”
“I bought this for a holiday,” a third customer wrote. ” The material is lovely and the fit so comfortable.
“I never wear dresses but I loved this so much I bought the blue one too. So happy.”
A number of shoppers have flagged that the dress tends to come up larger than expected, which is worth bearing in mind before ordering. “Nice,” one three-star review states, “I only gave it three stars because it comes up big.”
A further shopper awarded the dress three stars owing to disappointment with the pattern, writing: “I love that there is a tall option and it’s an easy-to-wear style, but I returned because I didn’t like the print.” One satisfied shopper sang the praises of their recent Next purchase, saying: “Great colour, quality fabric and I do love a pocket.
“I’d normally buy eight petite but as its loose fitting/quite roomy I went down two sizes. Great for holidays but also smart enough for daywear.”
A further five-star review reads: “This green floral kaftan is exactly what I looked for. Needed for a future holiday.
“It’s good value for money and a great cover up for going back and forth to the pool or snack. I took size 12 my usual and it’s true to size.”
