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Caitlin Griffin

New Look’s 'comfy' £16 dress hides even 'the most bloated tummy' and is 'perfect' for Summer

New Look fans are raving about a budget £16 dress they're calling 'perfect for Summer', and claim when they wear it, compliments pour in. The £15.99 New Look Jersey Frill Sleeve Mini Smock Dress has been hailed both 'comfortable' and 'flattering', and can easily be dressed up or down for Summer BBQs, beer gardens and picnics.

New Look's £16 Frill Sleeve Mini Smock Dress is made from a soft and lightweight jersey cotton fabric that will help to prevent overheating in the Summer months. It features a crew neckline and cute short frill sleeves, while its oversized fit will hide lumps and bumps, and even the most bloated of stomachs.

The £16 New Look dress comes in eight different colours and is available in sizes 6 to 22. Fashion fans can choose from Black, Grey, Green, Blue, Red, Pink, Hot Pink and Bright Orange.

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Some shoppers who have bought the dress say they like it so much, they want it in various different colours. Many reviewers have complimented the dress' flattering fit, saying it is ideal to wear when they're feeling bloated, and want something to hide the tummy area.

One reviewer said: “Nice dress. Flattering length and fit. Wanted something a bit baggy as I felt bloated but it wasn’t frumpy. Nice colour (I got red)”

Another said: “Love this smock dress. Cool for summer. Bought the midi version first and I love it so decided to get the mini version too. Perfect for summer.”

A third said: “Comfy, easy to wear, can be dressed up or down with shoes, bags and accessories! Available in so many colours and so flattering!”

One person added: “Stunning dress got so many compliments fits and hangs beautifully true to size.”

While another shopper said: “Really cute and breathable, feel comfortable and pretty at the same time.”

And another customer wrote: “Nice flowy dress, great to wear when bloated. An easy dress to throw on and look like you've made an effort.” There were some negative reviews which larged pertained to sizing - the general advice was to size down to avoid disappointment.

Alternatively, River Island’s Pink Puff Sleeve Smock Dress is £40 and comes in a rage of sizes from XS to L. It has a slightly puffier design and would be more dressier for a Summer night out.

New Look's £16 Frill Sleeve Mini Smock Dress is available to buy in eight colours in sizes 6 to 22 on the New Look website now.

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