‘Flattering’ summer dress ‘gives a slim silhouette’ perfect for summer

A floral maxi dress that drapes beautifully never goes out of style. With summer holidays on the horizon, many people are looking for the perfect piece – something flattering, comfortable, and capable of skimming over a few common confidence concerns.

For those who prefer not to bare their arms while flattering the midsection, finding a dress that still feels stylish and elegant can feel like an impossible task. But shoppers are praising one floor length summer dress from Roman as being exactly that.

The Brown Floral Print Border Maxi Dress offers full coverage, while still being made from lightweight and floaty 100% cotton material. Better still, shoppers can score a 10% discount using code COOL10, bringing the price down from £48 to £43.20.

Designed to flatter, the dress has a gently plunging V-neckline and 3/4 sleeves which are perfect for those who like to keep their upper arms covered. A beautifully intricate border floral print adds a dash of visual interest, and a flash of red gives it an designer look.

For shoppers looking for a different colour scheme there are four more to choose from. There is a Tan Geometric pattern in browns and blues or a pretty Black Leaf design with orange accents.

Alternatively, the Black Abstract Print is monochrome perfection with colourful highlights while the Royal Blue Seashell pattern is bright, bold and perfect for holidays.

The relaxed smock shape is a popular choice with ladies of all shapes and sizes. The longer length and flattering shape hides a multitude of sins without looking like a muumuu.

Easy to dress up or down, the maxi dress can be paired with a denim jacket and chunky sandals for an chic daytime look. It would work just as well with some statement jewellery and formal flats for an upscale evening look.

Other contenders for flattering holiday dresses include the Floral Pleated Mesh Print V-Neck Occasion Midi Dress from Next. A touch more expensive at £69, the mesh design is very pretty and the gathered waist look comfortable.

Elsewhere at Boden, the Tie Neck Tier Dress has 50% – now on sale for £68. The floaty red dress features tassles and extra tiers for a fun, casual look.

Roman shoppers who have already snapped up the Brown Floral Print Border Maxi Dress have given it an impressive 4.8 out of five-star rating. One stylish shopper said: “This dress is beautiful on. Lots of compliments. I’m 5ft 8inches. It was a perfect length. So comfortable too.”

Another added: “Fabulous dress. Lightweight cotton means that the tiers of the dress float beautifully. The bodice fits perfectly, giving a flattering slim silhouette and the sleeves are a lovely bell shape at a perfect length.”

A third was equally as impressed, adding: “This is a lovely dress fit is true to size. The dress flows around when you walk a great dress to wear for that summers day party. The fabric is good quality overall l am very pleased with this dress.”

One shopper was less impressed however, noting: “A bit long, a petite length would have been good, but lovely dress.”

A different five-star review praised its versatility, saying: “Lovely dress, very light weight. You could wear as a beach cover up or everyday wear. Dress it up for that special occasion too. Well worth having for your holidays.”