This M&S dress is destined to be your wardrobe staple – but it’s selling fast

New-in, chic, and versatile, we love the Per Una Pure Cotton Midi Dress. Exclusive to M&S, this dress delivers flattering style, breathable comfort, and everyday wearability - at an affordable price. If there's one thing M&S does brilliantly, it's delivering a dress that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it. Yes, this piece is that cute. Made from breathable cotton and in a flattering cut, this dress is a modern classic. Plus, the price tag will certainly not give you any pause. No frills, just a staple.

The details are a highlight for us. Not only does the button-through front keep it versatile, but the defined waist flatters without feeling restrictive. And, if you add in the breathable build, lightweight feel and durability, it's not easy to turn this little black dress down. Who doesn't love a midi, either? They're universally chic, endelessly wearable and will work for any occasion.

It certainly grabbed our attention when we popped into M&S the other day.

And, the styling potential is endless - this is a dress that works with any occasion. Style it with a blazer and loafers for the office, swap in chunky trainers, sunglasses and a tote for weekend brunch, or dress it up with bold heels and statement earrings for an evening out. As autumn rolls in, this black midi dress wouldn't be complete without a knit vest, cardigan or even a fluffy coat. Adding boots for an easy seasonal transition is also totally chic, too. One dress could mean countless outfits.

Trend-aware yet timeless, midi dresses like these seem to appear all the time, while a black dress is a timeless must-have in the wardrobe - an elevated staple designed to replace any impulse buy that seems to have lost its trendy sparkle. Minimal but totally chic, this versatile Per Una midi dress could fit well into any aesthetic you're trying to curate.

Keen-eyed shoppers have also noticed that this midi dress resembles Nobody’s Child’s cult-fave Starlight Midi Dress, which is way pricier than the Per Una pick. High-fashion feel, without the high-fashion cost. Like many popular M&S dresses before it, this Pre Una midi dress is well-stocked (for now), but if history is anything to go by, it won’t stay that available for long. It's a flattering staple at a great price. Consider this your sign to add to your shopping cart before sizes start to vanish. Some already have.

Piper-Ivy Huxley is a Lifestyle Product Writer for heatworld, specialising in beauty, entertainment and interiors. When she’s not writing features for heatworld she’s probably doom-scrolling through TikTok, watching RuPaul's Drag Race or spending way too much money on beauty products.