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Flattering and affordable: This M&S dress will be a sell-out

The one M&S dress to know about this week. (Marks & Spencer / Yahoo Life UK)
The one M&S dress to know about this week. (Marks & Spencer / Yahoo Life UK)

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We love a bit of leopard whatever time of the year, so we added this short-sleeved, animal print midi-dress dress (£45) to our basket as soon as it hit the (online) shelves at Marks & Spencer's.

We imagine Holly Willoughby will be all over this look, hence we predict a sell-out.

Because leopard print – and animal print in general – is one of those trends that never really goes out of style.

Clearly we're not alone in our thinking because a similar leopard print shirt dress sold out in M&S within a matter of weeks. But this new summer-tastic midi-dress is an even more flattering animal print frock to indulge our passion for the print.

Get the length you want – choose between regular or longer styles (Marks & Spencer).
Get the length you want – choose between regular or longer styles (Marks & Spencer).
It's the perfect dress for work and play (Marks & Spencer)
It's the perfect dress for work and play (Marks & Spencer)

£45 at M&S

Unlike the sold-out shirt dress, this viscose number has floaty, shorter sleeves that come to just above the elbow – the perfect length if you'd prefer to hide your upper arms.

The dress also has a wrap-around effect at the waist – which is super flattering – and a round neck that's not too high and restrictive, but also not low enough to flash cleavage or bra.

We also love that it comes in sizes 6 to 24 and in regular and longer lengths, too.

The dress ties at the back to flatter the waist (Marks & Spencer)
The dress ties at the back to flatter the waist (Marks & Spencer)
It's the most versatile piece you'll find this summer (Marks & Spencer)
It's the most versatile piece you'll find this summer (Marks & Spencer)

£45 at M&S

Even better, it's a dress that goes with anything. For work, team it with a black jacket and kitten-heeled ankle boots or shoes.

For parties or weddings, simply add high-heeled black sandals and a bright red lip. And for weekend catch-ups with friends, it's all about black flats or white trainers (or, if the weather's a bit chilly, then chunky black boots and a leather jacket will do the trick).

Until the weather turns warmer, you can even turn it into a skirt by wearing your favourite black or cream jumper over the top.

Et voila, there's at least six different looks for the price of one amazing, affordable dress.

Buy it: Animal Print Round Neck Midi Dress | £45 Marks & Spencer

£45 at M&S

Want to know our other top contenders? Here are four other styles we'd keep an eye on.

Animal Print Midaxi Waisted Dress | £39.50 from Marks & Spencer

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(Marks & Spencer)

Jersey Plisse Animal Print Midi Dress | £39.50 from Marks & Spencer

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(Marks & Spencer)

Animal Print Waisted Midi Shirt Dress | £45 from Marks & Spencer

(Marks & Spencer)
(Marks & Spencer)

Animal Print V-Neck Midaxi Tea Dress | £39.40 from Marks & Spencer

(Marks & Spencer)
(Marks & Spencer)