The best M&S ​​dresses, from everyday midi dresses to spring wedding guests

Now we all know how quickly stock at Marks & Spencer sells out, especially when it comes to dresses. It’s not unusual for a new dress to arrive, and a day or two later it’s completely sold out. That’s why we’ve taken the time to dig through M&S’s latest collection, filled with tons of summer dress options, and pull out our favorites so you can shop them before it’s too late.

From pieces with an all-over animal print, complete with button closure and airy short sleeves, to airy layered dresses in pure cotton and high-quality linen basics in breathable shift silhouettes, there are hundreds to choose from.

👉 View M&S dresses
🛍️ Shop new arrivals
🛍️ Buy midi dresses
🛍️ Shopping for summer dresses
🛍️ Buy dresses for special occasions
🛍️ Shop dresses under €50

There’s no shortage of styles to choose from, and there are several prints and colorways that shine throughout, so you’re sure to find something to suit any summer occasion.

Our top picks for M&S dresses

Best summer dresses

Smocked mini dress with V-neck and print | £25

Pure cotton midi T-shirt dress with print | £19.50

Pure cotton smocked midaxi dress | £45

Cotton blend midi dress with halter neck and layers | £45

Printed square neck midi smock dress | £39.50

Pure cotton midi dress | £45

Textured Cotton Rich Midi Knit Dress | £35

Pure Cotton Layered Mini Beach Dress | £29.50

Denim layered dress with V-neck and bow detail | £39.50

Striped round neck column midi dress | £39.50

Midaxi beach dress with V-neck and print | £27.50

Pure cotton midi wrap dress with round neck | £39.50

Pure cotton smocked square neck midi dress | £45

Midi wrap dress with V-neck and printed waist | £39.50

Pure cotton layered midi dress with V-neck and print | £39.50

Jersey knee-length smock dress | £19.50

Pure Cotton Floral Trim, Knee-Length Layered Dress | £39.50

Midi dress with pure cotton print | £39.50

Pure cotton midi T-shirt dress | £19.50

Ditsy floral smocked midi fitted dress | £39.50

Linen Rich Print Midi Shirt Dress | £45

Linen Rich Square Neck Midaxi Day Dress | £49.50

Pure cotton embroidered midi dress | £49.50

Maxi wrap dress with polka dots and V-neck | £49.50

Midaxi tea dress with round neck and animal print | £39.50

Linen-rich midi slip dress with round neck | £39.50

Midi tea dress with round neck, mesh and print | £35

Midi dress with print and V-neck | £29.50

Midaxi tea dress with lace print and V-neck | £45

Pure cotton mini dress with polka dot print | £19.50

Cotton Rich Knit Striped V-Neck Midi Dress | £29.50

Denim midi dress with round neck | £45

Pure cotton jersey midi dress with V-neck and layers | £27.50

Midi tea dress with jersey print and bow detail | £27.50

JTextured Printed V-Neck Midi Tea Dress | £39.50

Midi dress with print and V-neck | £39.50

Midaxi shirt dress with floral belt | £39.50

Jersey midaxi beach dress with halter neck | £17.50

Linen rich knee-length shift dress | £29.50

Pure cotton smocked midi beach dress | £25

Linen Rich Embroidered Tie Waist Midi Dress | £49.50

Linen Rich Cami Midi Dress | £45

Pure Cotton One Shoulder Mini Beach Dress | £35

Midi shirt dress in pure cotton with embroidery | £59

Geometric Bow Neck Mini Shirt Dress | £39.50

Linen rich square neck mini shift dress | £29.50

Mini Layered Beach Dress | £17.50