Getting dressed in something that looks good, feels great and actually works for everyday life can be surprisingly tricky. But shoppers say they’ve found the answer in ‘the dress you can wear anywhere’, which happens to be on sale. The Roman style comes in five prints, two of which are now discounted.
Roman’s Wrap Midi Dress, which has been praised as a ‘slimming’ choice and ‘very comfortable’, is normally priced at £45, but its blue animal print version has been marked down to £30.
A wine-coloured floral design is also reduced, now costing £32. Additional options include a green animal print, an elegant dark purple shade, and a taupe abstract desig, although at time of writing these were all full price.
The secret behind this dress’ ‘flattering’ nature is likely attributed to its substantial waistband that wraps around the body. This shape then creates a pleated midi skirt that skims the hips before dropping to mid-calf.
With three-quarter length sleeves, it makes it suitable for colder weather, though on particularly cold days, adding a cardigan would complement it nicely.
This wrap-around style has received rave reviews from shoppers who love its simplicity, with one praising ‘the wrap over effect without all the ties’ – a design choice usually associated with this type of dress. This means it can be slipped on without fussing over a belt, a characteristic also loved by another reviewer, reports Devon Live.
Their comments read: « Fabulous dress, so easy to just pull on and wear. Material is soft and comfortable. Size 12 for me at 5′ 2 » is perfect coming to mid calf. »
The Roman dress pairs beautifully with strappy heels for evening occasions, or can be styled with boots and tights throughout the winter season. It’s also an excellent choice for the office as it can be smartened up with the addition of a blazer.
Available in sizes 10 to 20, the dress doesn’t come in petite proportions. Whilst this isn’t problematic for most buyers, a handful have discovered the garment too lengthy for their stature.
One customer remarked: « Lovely comfortable dress, looks great on but is very long for a midi dress. Wish you did this in a petite size for those who are not 5ft 8 inches tall. »
Elsewhere in regards to this issue, Next stocks an extensive range of petite dresses, including this Love and Roses Petite Jersey V-Neck Kimono Sleeve Midi Dress at £52. Featuring an abstract butterfly design in material that ‘hangs well’, customers who’ve purchased it describe it as the ‘perfect dress for a winters day’.
That being said, Roman’s discounted dress has received an abundance of five-star ratings. One delighted shopper stated: « Love this dress, fits great and is really comfortable to wear and does not show creases after sitting. »
Another praised its flattering shape, noting: « Like the material, very stretchy and the fullness of the material under bust hides some of my belly. Looks classy. »
A third shared: « Just love everything about this dress – the colour, the pattern, the soft jersey material and a great style and length. A good midi for my 5 ft 7 inch height. »
Another shopper echoed the senitment and said how they loved its hidden pocket feature. They said: « Absolutely beautiful. Such an elegant look. True to size and such a flattering style and length. I love the colour and it has hidden pockets! Great that it’s a pull-on style. I will be wearing this dress a lot this autumn and winter. »
The White Stuff Megan Midi Dress also boasts hidden pockets as a key feature. Currently reduced to £33 from £65, this style has garnered five-star reviews from over 7,000 customers.
It’s available in both petite and regular sizes.
Those who find Roman’s dress a touch too long needn’t worry, as the fabric lends itself well to alterations. One satisfied buyer confirmed this, saying: « Roman dresses are always a good buy! Lovely fit and style.
« Slightly long for my height 5’2 but easily shortened. Looks good dressed up with shoes and also casually with boots. I feel good and confident in another Roman dress and great value with the discount as well. »
