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Rachel Pugh

New Look's adjustable £40 'floaty and elegant' Summer maxi dress hailed 'perfect' for people of all heights

New Look fans are showering praise on the brand's 'floaty and elegant' £40 Summer dress that has been hailed 'perfect' for almost every Summer occasion, including Summer holidays, weddings, picnics, brunches and christenings. The budget Summer dress, which features a striking tropical print, is cut in a fit designed to disguise the stomach area, and has adjustable straps which means fashion fans of any height can wear it.

New Look's £39.99 Off White Palm Print Strappy Maxi Dress is cut in maxi length, and has a floaty, oversized fit that will disguise bloated stomachs and any lumps or bumps you may want to hide. It's adjustable straps mean it can be lengthened or shortened for people of all heights.

The £40 New Look Summer dress is decorated with a tropical palm print, which is bound to turn heads on Summer holidays and at weddings, picnics, beach gardens, bottomless brunches and on nights out. The dress can be cinched in at the waist and worn with gold wedges and earrings for a more upmarket look, or paired with sandals and a beach bag for a more casual Summer affair.

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The budget Off White Palm Print Strappy Maxi Summer Dress, which is part of Emily Atack's edit for New Look has a near-perfect five-star rating on the brand's website. Fashion fans have been impressed by how 'expensive it looks', and say they can wear it time and time again for all sorts of Summer occasions.

Giving the dress five stars, one New Look customer said: "Absolutely love this dress! The colours are gorgeous along with the pattern. Fits well, love that it has adjustable straps too with being a bit on the long side. Shall be Wearing this for my birthday and will be taking it on holiday also!"

A second fashion fan wrote: "Sadly I sent this dress back as it didn’t sit well on my top half. But I have to say - what a stunning dress. Floaty, elegant and looks A LOT more expensive than it is. Perfect for holidays or summer weddings. On the right shape person this will look beautiful."

"Wonderfully made dress, beautiful pattern with adjustable straps. Perfect for holiday, but can dress up and down," penned a third.

For other loose Summer dresses that will disguise a bloated stomach, River Island's £30 Slip Maxi Dress comes in three striking colours, and is a good option that can easily be dressed up or down. For a more sophisticated option, look to Marks and Spencer's £39.50 Pure Cotton Midaxi Shirt Dress.

The Off White Palm Print Strappy Summer Maxi Dress is £39.99 on the New Look website.

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