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Even though it's been a chilly spring, shoppers have still been on the hunt for the perfect outfit to wear this summer.

One retailer on the high street that has become a popular choice among many fashion fans is M&S. With a massive new clothing collection that dropped recently, there is a wide range of outfits that you can snap up for the sunnier weather.

If you're looking for a new "floaty" frock, then there is the Printed Collared Puff Sleeve Midi Shirt Dress. Priced at £35, this "lightweight" dress has already been praised by fashion enthusiasts as "perfect for summer".

While the retailer's Shirt Dress is available to buy in four patterns, many of them are selling out. Meanwhile, the vibrant green shade is still available in sizes ranging from a UK 6 to 24 in the short/petite, regular and long lengthways.

Featuring a striking all-over print, this £35 midi-length Shirt Dress will be the perfect standout item for your wardrobe. It also boasts a pretty collared neckline, button-through front and comfy 3.4 length sleeves with a little bit of puff near the cuff.

The £35 "lightweight" dress has been a hit with fashion fans (Image: M&S)

With its easy-going and relaxed style, you can style the retailer's frock in a myriad of ways. Personally, we'd suggest it as a casual daytime look with these £35 Leather Metal Trim Flat Open Toe Mules and the retailer's £49.50 Straw Shoulder Bag.

With an impressive 4.8 rating on the M&S website, the £35 Shirt Dress has been impressing shoppers who adore its "non crease" material that is also "lightweight" for the summer season.

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One five-star review read: "Perfect dress for summer. I am very pleased with this dress, which I have purchased in the blue and the green. The collar makes it just that bit smarter but it is generally pleasantly loose which is good for warmer days. The sleeves are described as three quarters, but actually reach just to my elbows, which is fine. At 5’8”, the long length comes to my lower calf. Perfect! I hope you do this dress in more colour ways in the future."

A second shopper praised: "Light weight material. Didn’t crease when wearing. Really comfy and lots of compliments."

Fashion deal of the week

A midi dress from River Island has been a hit with fashion fans after it was recommended by an influencer on social media.

One that looks perfect for any special events is the retailer's Yellow Sequin Tie Waist Slip Midi Dress. The £60 dress was recently shared by fashion influencer @nicolejackmckenzie on Instagram as part of her wedding guest dress inspiration.

Available in sizes that start at a UK 6 through to 22, this "stunning" frock is available in a lemon yellow colourway that is proving to be quite hot for summer. Its all-over sequin design elevates it from being a casual dress to something a little more fancy.

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Also available in blue, silver and gold, the retailer's breezy £60 summer dress boasts a sleeveless design, stylish side-split in the hemline and a classy scoop neckline. There's also a tie-waist detail that will cinch in your shape for an hourglass figure.

One such shopper said of the dress: "This is dreamy."

A second fashion enthusiast gushed: "Omgg wow."

Shoppers can purchase the Yellow Sequin Tie Waist Slip Midi Dress for £60 on the River Island website here.

Another M&S fan wrote: "I'm really pleased with this relaxed, floaty dress, it feels really fresh and the fabric is soft. I'm looking forward to wearing it when the sun comes out eventually."

While another penned: "Wanted a dress that was cool , comfortable and smart for a city break that I could easily wear day or evening This was perfect ! Loose but not baggy and flattering."

Another shopper added: "Beautiful casual dress, feels flowing as you walk. Very nice

A few shoppers did knock of a star for the inconsistent sizing, as some who wore petite found it still didn't fit them properly. One such review read: "Nice dress but even though its a petite the waist is still a bit lower than my actual waist. However, if I decide to keep it I will wear it with a belt as its pretty shapeless. Its a pity M&S do such a limited range of petite fit, they always choose the dullest colours for petites."

Shoppers can purchase the Printed Collared Puff Sleeve Midi Shirt Dress for £35 from the M&S website here.

If you're looking for a similar style from another high street store, then New Look offers a wide variety of styles. This includes the £25 Black Abstract Leaf Print Short Sleeve Belted Midi Shirt Dress.