The 'elegant' £40 Marks and Spencer summer dress fashion fans insist skims curves 'perfectly'

Now that the sunshine has finally arrived, it is time to break out our summer wardrobes and soak up the rays, when we get the chance. If you're looking for new pieces to add into your rotation, you'll certainly want to check out Marks and Spencer.

The high street retailer has upped the ante when it comes to budget-friendly styling this year. Shoppers have already been snapping up its white pure cotton midi skirt and the striped knitted maxi dress, which is available in two new shades, and now a gorgeous £40 linen number dropped online.

Marks and Spencer's Linen Ruched Midaxi Bodycon Dress comes in at less than £40 and has been hailed as 'sophisticated' and 'elegant' by those who have already managed to get their hands on the beautiful piece, as the Mirror writes. Whether you plan on styling the dress for formal occasions or plan on wearing it on casual days, this dress is guaranteed to be a go-to.

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Coming in at £39..50, the dress is crafted from a linen-rich fabric that makes it a great choice for warm summer days. While designed in a bodycon silhouette, it doesn't appear clingy, but still shows off your shape, with flattering ruched detail across the midsection that disguises the tummy area.

The sleeveless design has a neat round neckline which shoppers say ‘elevates’ the outfit and makes it look more expensive, with a zip fastening at the back. While still a relatively new piece on the website, it’s already earned itself a number of five-star reviews from shoppers, who say it’s