M&S has created the versatile designer-looking LBD for every winter occasion

This dress is giving designer, on a high street budget. (Picture: Metro/M&S/Getty)

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Marks and Spencer is back in action after the cyber attack, and we couldn’t be happier as we can finally shop the hero fashion pieces from the high street label once again – and with the Click and Collect option too. 

M&S regularly drop new launches, and while many are shopping for Marks & Spencer’s seasonal jackets, I have my eyes on the Scoop Neck Mini Waisted Dress, which looks far more premium than its high street price tag. 

In fact, we’d go as far as to say the M&S design is a close ringer for Saint Laurent’s Décolleté Knit Mini Dress, which fetches £2,890. Though we prefer the structure of the M&S design more. 

M&S’ Scoop Neck Mini Waisted Dress has been crafted from a blend of polyester, viscose and wool, which suits the colder autumn/winter seasons better. Not only does the material lend itself for extra insulation, but it also achieves a structured finish that holds its shape, hence why it’s ideal for more formal dos or when you want to look polished. 

This design oozes elegance as it features a three-quarter length balloon sleeve, a scoop neckline and a structured bodice, which creates a fitted bust, cinched in waist but offers a flared silhouette around the skirting to add volume. 

The attention to detail proves that this tailored design has been crafted with women in mind as it flatters the wearer in all the right places. The flared mini skirt is simply genius, as it gives the illusion of a slimmer waist, it also conceals the stomach that many women are conscious of (us included), and it also gives the illusion of tall and slender legs too. 

Whatever the weather, we’re adding this staple into our wardrobe, asap! (Picture: Metro/M&S)

It features a zip fastening, which makes it easy to slip into, and out of, after a long day. 

The dress is available in black, and ranges from UK dress sizes 6 to 20. 

While we would pair with heels and glitzy accessories to attend an autumn/winter wedding reception, we would also slip on a pair of tights, even diamante versions, for the Christmas party season or New Year celebrations – yes, we are thinking that far ahead. 

Having said that, this dress is also perfectly paired with court shoes for the office, or an afternoon tea with pals. Though you could slip into ballet pumps for a day spent shopping. 

The dress is part of M&S’ Autograph collection, and fetches £100. Yes, it may be a higher sum than some dresses we have purchased from M&S, but it’s so worth it considering the quality. Plus, we can justify the price tag when we remember the £2,790 we’d be saving. 

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