Marks and Spencer's Satin Dress Is Perfect for Christmas

last updated 14 December 2021

Some might say there's no such thing as the perfect dress and that you're always sacrificing on something—perhaps the colour or the fabric choice. I know I'm fussy when it comes to choosing my own frocks, too. What can I say? I have high expectations. But even I'm having a hard time picking fault with Marks and Spencer's latest dress offering. I'm going to make a bold claim: This just might be the best dress I've seen this season, if not this entire year.

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Part of M&S's ongoing collaboration with Ghost, the dresses born out of this partnership were always going to pique my interest. I already own a handful of Ghost dresses, and they're some of my favourites in my wardrobe. Coupled with the fact that M&S is one of my go-to high-street shopping destinations, we're already off to a strong start. However, its newest collection is, in my opinion, the best yet. Populated with party-ready pieces, all in easy-to-wear silhouettes, it's little wonder that they've begun cropping up on the feeds of stylish Instagram dressers. For me, however, the standout has to be a beautiful satin midi dress in a stunning ochre-come-olive-green shade.

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The dress, which Francesca Saffari has already (and cleverly!) snapped up, features every key component that I look for in a dress. Boasting a midi-length hem, a nipped-in waist, a high neckline, puff sleeves, a gorgeous colour, and a sublime satin material, put simply, this is the perfect dress for Christmas and New Year. But that's not to say that its charm will fade at the stroke of midnight on December 31. From styling it with headbands and heels for weddings to dressing it down with chunky boots and a shacket for weekend brunches, I have big plans for this M&S dress in 2022.

If you think there's a place for it in your future, too, follow the link to shop it below before it sells out. Then, continue on to see the other excellent dresses M&S has up its sleeve this season.

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M&S x Ghost

Satin Midi Tea Dress

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Satin V-Neck Tie Sleeve Midi Wrap Dress

Another excellent colour.

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Floral High Neck Midi Waisted Dress

The mesh overlay on this dress feels very on-trend.

M&S x Ghost

Satin Puff Sleeve Empire Line Midi Dress

I've seen this in real life, and it's absolutely beautiful.

M&S x Ghost

Floral Tie Neck Midi Tea Dress

Try switching out the heels for some chunky boots.

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Sequin V-Neck Angel Sleeve Midi Dress

Did someone say "sparkle"?

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V-Neck Button Through Midi Dress

Covered buttons make everything look premium.

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Floral Waisted Midi Dress

Such a lovely print.

Marks and Spencer

Blouson Sleeve Maxi Waisted Dress

M&S has got the pink-trend memo this season.

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Cupro Blend Floral Midi Waisted Dress

Just add sparkly heels.

Marks and Spencer

Pure Cotton Checked Midi Tiered Dress

I've had my eye on this dress for so long.

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Satin Floral Midi Shirt Dress

Tick off 2022's Pantone Colour of the Year with this periwinkle dress.

Marks and Spencer

Textured Puff Sleeve Midi Tiered Dress

A grown-up take on metallics.

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Star Print Round Neck Midi Tea Dress

Star prints never fail to feel festive.

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Animal Print V-Neck Midi Tea Dress

Leopard print came back in a big way this year.

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Velvet Puff Sleeve Midi Waisted Dress

A velvet dress is always a good idea.

M&S x Ghost

Lace Puff Sleeve Midi Tea Dress

This will look so fresh for spring 2022.

M&S x Ghost

Floral Midi Tea Dress

A floral print I don't feel like I've seen over and over.

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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.