'My £35 Marks and Spencer autumn dress is so lovely, I don't want anyone else to get it'

Marks and Spencer shoppers are heaping praise on a 'really pretty' dress that's perfect for autumn. The budget-friendly number has been hailed as 'fitting perfectly' and has a nifty feature that's makes wearing it that little bit easier.

The high street retailer's Cotton Rich Midi Skater Dress comes in at £35 and is available in black and toffee, which appears to be a gorgeous rich brown shade. Shoppers can pick up the piece in petite regular and tall lengths in sizes eight to 22, although some sizes are selling out fast.

The cotton-rich dress has been cut in a in a flattering fit and flare shape. It's crafted in a regular fit with a drawstring waist for comfort and a casual midi-length hemline. It also comes with two pockets, according to shoppers, which is always a welcomed bonus.

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On warmer autumn days, the £35 dress can be worn under a jacket with a pair of flats such as these £29.50 Flat Slingback Shoes. Thanks to its versatile design, it can also be worn with thick fleece-lined tights or leggings with winter boots such as these, £65 Leather Chelsea Round Toe Ankle Boots, on chilly winter days.

The M&S Collection Cotton Rich Midi Skater Dress has earned an impressive overall rating of 4.2 out of five on the M&S website. One shopper said: "Ready for autumn with my favourite colour. Just love this, the colour and the shape. I don't want anyone else getting it because it is so lovely."

A second wrote: "Really lovely dress, looks better in the flesh. The top is fitted like a ribbed t-shirt, the bottom half flares out