Marks and Spencer has got us well and truly in the holiday spirit with their new M&S Food advert - however, it’s not just the party picky bits we’ve been eyeing up for the big day. Starring Dawn French, the advert highlights the selection of festive food on offer at the retailer for Christmas - but it’s the comedian’s outfit fashion fans have been eyeing up.
In the first of a six-part ad series, which launched today, an exhausted French finds herself already hum-bugging over festivities, until her fairy friend steps in to help transform her home, and her outfit into something more party appropriate. In the blink of an eye, The 67-year-old goes from wearing a pair of checked pyjamas, to a glitzy dress fit for a Christmas party.
Commenting on the advert on Instagram, fans have swooned over her glam look, commenting: “Can we get a link for the dress she is wearing, please?” and “Are Dawn’s dress and sparkly earrings available?”
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And the good news is, yes, you can indeed pick up Dawn’s festive frock, and for under £50, in fact. The Textured V-Neck Midi Relaxed Dress comes in at £45 , and is said to ‘channel effortless glamour’. The black midi dress is made from a shimmering textured fabric, making it really understated but elegant.
Designed in a relaxed fit with a flattering v-neckline and ‘sophisticated’ half button placket, it falls into a tiered skirt, while gathering at the cuffs gives the long sleeves some volume for an on-trend silhouette. The dress has been lined for comfort and coverage, which makes it ideal for women of all ages.
Available in sizes 8-24, the dress is currently in stock in all sizes, though as more and more people watch the advert, we’re sure that’ll soon change. New in for the party season, the dress hasn’t racked up many reviews, though one shopper who bought it liked the style, but found it didn’t suit them.
They said: “Sadly this dress did nothing for me so returned. It was a little short in length, the fit was OK, the style appealed, but just did not suit me.” But there are plenty of other sparkly dresses sold at the retailer that may take your fancy instead.
Elsewhere, we love this Black Velvet Drape Midi Dress from River Island, also £45 , while Debenhams currently has 35% off this Dorothy Perkins Velvet Sequin Wrap Midi Dress, making it £44.20 . But if it’s Dawn French’s party outfit that you want to replicate for your festive events, you can buy it here for £45.
And, because it’s over £35, it qualifies shoppers to buy the high street favourite’s beauty advent calendar. Worth over £300, anyone who spends £35 on beauty, fashion or home will be able to buy the festive countdown for £50.
It contains 25 products, 6 of which are full-sized, perfect for pampering your way through to December 25. Shoppers can expect to discover a number of familiar and new brands, with products from Clinique, Benefit, REN, Prai, and more tucked inside.