Roman’s £30 summer dress is ideal for hiding bloated tummies
Summer is on the way and at the prospect of warmer weather and sunshine, fashion fans are getting their wardrobes ready for that vitamin D. With the temperatures rising, outfits that strike the perfect balance between stylish and effortless are essential.
We’ve found a stunning dress at Roman that ticks these boxes: the Cotton Broderie Tiered Smock Dress. Crafted to flatter and conceal bloated tummies, courtesy of its breezy smock design, it’s usually priced at £40, but customers who are new to the brand can enter our exclusive discount code AFRPLC25Q226 at checkout to get 25% off.
This brings the cost down to £30, and it also comes with free express delivery. Shoppers can enjoy the saving until the end of June, allowing them to get Roman’s dress for £10 less.
The Cotton Broderie Tiered Smock Dress is available in sizes 10 to 20, all of which are still in stock online. Shoppers can also choose from a number of colourways in this design, including a stunning khaki green, as well as black and a fresh aqua blue shade, reports the Manchester Evening News.
The dress boasts a relaxed smock silhouette that gently skims the body, delivering a flattering and floaty aesthetic. Made from a lightweight cotton fabric adorned with broderie anglaise detailing, this dress is destined to become a casual warm-weather wardrobe staple. At the neckline, the dress features a tie tassel detail that can be worn loosely or fastened according to preference. The garment is completed with 3/4 length sleeves, perfect for those who prefer coverage on their arms, alongside a fashionable tiered skirt with a frill hem.
Due to its adaptable design, the dress proves ideal for layering during cooler weather. It can be paired with denim jackets such as Roman’s Indigo Classic Cotton Denim Jacket, available for £31.50 instead of £35, when temperatures call for it.
As for footwear, the dress complements practically any style. For casual outings, style with flats, sandals or trainers, while at more formal occasions pair with heels or even wedges, if preferred.
Meanwhile, Marks and Spencer’s Broderie Cutwork Detail Mini Shift Dress is available in either light yellow or black and retails at £45. Featuring an intricate needlework design, the mini dress aims to add an elevated element to warm weather ensembles.
It offers a regular fit, with a smart round neckline and keyhole back button fastening. Designed in a shift style for a flattering shape with a charming scallop hem and is fully lined for effortless wearing without needing a slip.
Alternatively, Next’s White Broderie 2-in-1 Sleeveless Dress is priced at £49. The distinctive design incorporates a soft ribbed jersey top that delivers a snug, flexible fit, smoothly connected to a woven pleated skirt bottom that provides elegant volume and movement.
Although the Roman Black Cotton Broderie Tiered Smock Dress boasts an impressive overall rating of 4.9 out of five stars, based on nearly a dozen reviews. One delighted customer remarked: “Lovely dress. I thought I’d wear it occasionally but I love it.”
A second shopper wrote: “Wasn’t sure if this dress would suit me, but yes it’s lovely. Ordered my size and it fits well. Could wear it during the day or in the evening.
“Really lovely dress,” a third stated. “Bought it as a last-minute, extra dress for a trip and wore it over and over again. I’ve never bought anything from Roman before but just ordered another couple of dresses on the strength of this purchase.”
While the black version of the dress has yet to attract any negative feedback, one customer deducted a star from the khaki version, citing that it ‘doesn’t sit right’ with the tassels tied at the neck.
They commented: “Nice style dress. It looks nice with the ties left loose however doesn’t sit right on the neck if tied. Nice shade of Khaki. I would prefer a few inches longer though, at 5ft 1ins, it sits on my knees.”
“A nice little summer cover-up,” reads another four-star review, which shared one slight malfunction of the dress: “Sadly, one tassel from the neck tie fell apart the second time I tried on the dress. While the the dress itself is loose (size 14; I usually buy 12 or 14 from Roman). the lining is quite skimpy and I am adjusting it.”
Nevertheless, most shoppers have been pleased with their Roman purchase, as another echoed the positive comments: “Pretty dress. I used the code and got a small discount, the dress looks good with my wedges.”
Someone else noted: “Lovely dress. Loose and cool. I now have it in two colours.”
