‘Lovely’ White Stuff spring dress doesn’t need ironing

Shoppers looking ahead to their summer holiday wardrobes are snapping up an elegant midi dress that ‘washes beautifully with no need to iron’. Now, the Rua Jersey Collared Midi Dress is available for £69 from White Stuff.

The midi-length number comes in a navy style with a graphic white floral print – but there are three other patterns and prints available, all for the same price. It would seem like the Rua Dress is a crowd favourite, with White Stuff saying in the listing: ‘We’ve brought it back again. Love it for its super soft fabric, flattering midi length and the charming, muted floral pattern.’

Made from 52% organic cotton and 48% modal, the dress has short sleeves, a collared neck and buttons running up the middle. It’s available in sizes 6 through to 24, with the option for regular or petite styles, so shoppers can tailor the length to how tall they are.

As it’s made from jersey, the dress won’t need ironing – and it’s machine washable, for even more ease. It can be dressed up – with heels and a smart jacket – or worn with trainers and a cardigan for more casual occasions.

If shoppers prefer polka dot patterns, Next has the Light Yellow Button Through Tea Midi Dress for £34.99. This floaty summer dress features a V-neck, a button-through style and a bow detailing.

For a shorter option, there’s the Pink Floral Satin Belted Mini Shirt Dress, which costs £66 from River Island. This vibrant floral satin mini dress features a tie waist and long sleeves – perfect for a summer garden party.

The Rua Jersey Collared Midi Dress has been rated a high 4.5 out of five stars from nearly 3,000 reviews on the White Stuff website, with 92% of reviewers recommending it. One shopper said: “Lovely dress, good length if you are tall. Short sleeves are great if you are over a certain age. Perfect for when you need to look tidy.”

Another wrote: “I purchased this recently in blue and so have only worn it once in Italy. Lovely material and washes beautifully with no need to iron. Packs well for holidays too, as it doesn’t crease. The size was perfect as well, so I would highly recommend.”

While a third chimed in: “These Rua dresses are very flattering and will be so useful in the summer. The sleeves give the right amount of coverage and the neck line is just right. The length is a perfect midi. The fabric is not too heavy. Lovely dress.”

However, some shoppers shared some slight critiques, like one who said: “Lovely dress, perfect fit and length. Love the heart pattern but the colour not as the photograph, I ordered the pink but it’s more orange than pink. Still decided to keep it though.” Another added: “Lovely style, well-made, easy to wash and pretty fabric patterns, but I wish [they had] larger buttons as [they are] hard for arthritic fingers. I have most patterns with either sleeves or short sleeves.”