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Light-wash denim has forever been a spring staple. But the denim dress? How the fashion set is wearing blue-wash cotton this season. Of course, the trend has roots on the designer runways — specifically Emilia Wickstead, Zimmerman and Marques' Almeida.
Dark-wash mini dresses and corset-style midi dresses featured in both the brand's 2026 spring and fall collections, suggesting that this trend will see us all the way through to the end of the year.
But if there's one place to head for those keen to invest, it's Marks & Spencer, whose latest viral hit suggests we should be focusing on the cut and texture of our denim this season.
Yep, this shift-style denim spring dress is doing the rounds on Instagram and TikTok, mainly because it looks far more expensive than it is — and that square neck? Universally flattering. It's no surprise, then, that it's already a bestseller, despite only landing on site last week.
Other perks, aside from its sub-£50 price tag? The fact that it's available in every size from a UK 6 to 24, and in three lengths: petite, regular and tall. Plus, being 100% cotton, it'll keep you cool on your morning commute. But I also can't help but think that the tufted fabric, almost with a tweed-like effect, makes this look like it could be a member of Chanel's latest Ready-To-Wear collection.
In fact, do you remember the viral tufted co-ord that dropped as part of H&M's Studio collection last autumn? You know, the one that sold out within, roughly, five minutes? It's giving the same Chanel-esque effect for even less.
In terms of how to style it, I'm thinking with bright ballet flats — specifically, Alohas' Rosalind Ballet Pumps in red — a cropped trench coat thrown over my shoulders. That's until the matching jacket (a cropped, trucker-style layer finished with gold buttons) comes back in stock, also available in every size up to a UK 24 but sold out in every one. Yep, this is the fresh way to approach double denim this spring.
And for the office or the evening — because new wardrobe additions have to work hard and for more than one occasion — I'd consider subbing in a heeled ballerina. Essentially, if you see me wearing this to every social event over the coming months, mind your business.
But Marks & Spencer isn't alone — brands like Topshop, ASOS, River Island and Aligne are all campaigning for us to give our beloved straight-leg jeans a break. A mini dress from the latter is at the top of my want list — namely because the brand uses a seat-belt style belt to cinch the waist and has finished its indigo mini with an on-trend peplum. And for a more modest option, Topshop has signalled that drop waist dresses will reign for another summer.
In fact, I've already ordered this to wear when performing my denim-adorned choir next month…
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Save when you shop for denim dresses this spring with these Marks & Spencer coupons, ASOS discount codes and Reiss promo codes. And see here for the best summer dresses.
