M&S drops £40 crochet beach dress praised as a ‘Missoni dupe’ for £870 cheaper – and it has five star reviews

MARKS & Spencer is selling the ultimate style bargain perfect for chic beach holidays. The iconic British retailer‘s summer picks are perfect if you’re preparing to jet off and want to channel designer style for less. M&S has the ultimate designer dupe in stock this summer Credit: AFP The M&S dress has been compared to the Missoni piece Credit: MISSONI/Net-A-Porter/M&S From its huge range of swimwear offerings to stunning vacation accessories, M&S has all you need to fill your suitcase with chicness. Now, the high street brand has dropped the ultimate affordable beach dress that’s been likened to a stunning designer piece. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank you! The M&S Textured V-Neck Mini Beach Dress is a vibrant £40 number that looks super similar to a crochet Missoni cover up – for a fraction of the price. The Missoni Striped Metallic Crochet-Knit Coverup is an Italian-made piece priced at £910 at Net-A-Porter. The metallic longline design, with its delicate tie detail, boasts an intricate zigzag pattern in a striking pink, blue, orange, gold and green colourway. While the M&S option features a shorter hemline, a little less sparkle and a touch of gold hardware, it offers the same vibe for much less cash. With its equally eye-catching chevron zigzag pattern, the pretty piece also has stylish flared sleeves and a flattering plunge neckline. Perfect for layering over swimwear during sun-soaked days by the pool or at the beach, it’s little wonder the M&S offering is selling fast. Most read in Fabulous Giving the dress a five-star review, one M&S shopper wrote: “Missoni dupe!” The happy customer added: “Super flattering and perfect over swimwear.” “Great beach dress – looks really lovely and flattering on,” another shopper penned. “Comes true to size / slightly bigger fit. Size down if you want a more form-fitting look.” Comment now