This M&S collaboration with Ghost will be a certified sell-out
Dresses have long been the shortcut to polished style. Put one on and you’re done. Yes, shoes and a bag are required if you’re going outside but our love affair with the dress stems from the fact that they are an instant outfit. There’s no need to faff around tucking too many layers into a slightly too tight waistband or colour-matching tops and trousers and umming and ahhing to see if they go. Dresses do all this for you and communicate your style preferences in one deft blow.
They’re also ideal for hanging out at home, popping to the shops and fitting in a little walk. Ah, such is life in Lockdown v.2.0. Unless you stray into gown territory (which is fun but not really practical) a nice dress will make you look like you’ve made an effort when the reality is that slipping into a dress is less hassle than shoving on a two-piece tracksuit. Can you tell we love dresses? We really love dresses.
So we are thrilled at the prospect of updating our collection with the brilliant new collaboration between our ultimate High Street destination, Marks & Spencer, and iconic dress label Ghost. Creator of the epic, un-creasable bias-cut slip dress that ruled the 1990s (Kate Moss was a fan) Ghost slipped out of style but has been back on the fashion pack’s radar over the past few years with a fresh update on what made them wardrobe staples back in the day. The ease of the signature styles, with just enough added extra magic, mean the mainline collection has been a favourite of Holly Willoughby and Kate Middleton as well as mega influencers Lucy Williams and Jessie Bush. Now there’s an affordable version from M&S’s limited edition collection and we are so here for it.
There are 10 stand-out styles in sizes 6-16 and ranging from £59-79 plus three versions available in ages 6-14years (£30-£36) in case you have a small person to shop for too. Plus you could save money on your next purchase with our Marks and Spencer discount codes, so there's no reason not to treat yourself. These are our favourites...
Ditsy Floral V Neck Mini Dress, £59, M&S
In an adorable ditsy print, with fabric covered buttons down the front, this style could be the most versatile frock you’ll find this season and beyond. We like it with bare legs and gold chain jewellery but imagine it layered over a polo neck with hiking boots and thick tights too.
Star Print V Neck Midaxi, £69, M&S
Like the sell-out celestial print dress from a couple of Christmases ago, M&S are seeing stars again but this time with a gorgeous gold-toned print. The most glamorous style in the collection, it’s ideal for Christmas day dressing… or any gathering you may have in your diary whether IRL or virtual. Add a necklace to the V neck to bring extra sparkle.
The boldest print in the collection is a falling poppy design in red and lilac on black - it's stand-out with black velvet accessories. All the dresses in this collab are made from viscose (a wood pulp fabric) that has been sustainably sourced.
The sweet puff sleeves elevate this style into a zoom-worthy favourite while the softly tiered midi-length skirt is a perpetual style saviour and ideal for swishing around the house.
Get ready to move quick, this is the dress we reckon will sell out the fastest. Featuring this year’s detail du jour, the collar, this navy blue and white print echoes Ghost’s own vintage-style prints which are beloved of Kate Middleton.
With a clever wrap-over body that looks brilliant on all boob sizes, the red dress with shooting star print is a winner for the festive season. The M&S collection uses Ghost’s own garment-dye process so all the styles have a luxurious silky-feel to the fabric. We like.
Fashion fact: That tightly elasticated bodice detail is called smocking and is a vintage favourite. But while this collection nods to the elegance and ease of previous decades, it still looks totally modern and wearable today. We want them all.
