Whether you’re heading off on a last-minute trip to Positano or spending the rest of the summer on British soil, there’s certainly room in your wardrobe rotation for a crochet style dress. Incredibly versatile, they work just as well thrown over a bikini as they do paired with an Aperol Spritz at sunset.

While shopping online for my late summer trip to Seville, I stumbled across an especially pretty mini dress from Marks & Spencer. Designed in a crochet-inspired pattern and featuring a chic halter neckline, the High Neck Mini Beach Dress has all the makings of a warm-weather staple, meaning it’ll weave (ahem!) effortlessly into any wardrobe. Naturally, as someone who loves a one-and-done frock, I added it to my online order without hesitation.

Plenty of well-dressed women have already picked up the mini dress, styling it from beach to bar and beyond. While the weather remains hot, team the dress with leather-look sandals for a polished finish. Alternatively, opt for flip-flops, because if 2025 has taught us anything, it’s that the humble toe-post sandal is no longer reserved for the beach alone.

With a range of sizes still available (from size 8 to 18), there’s no urgent fear that this M&S dress will sell out overnight. That said, if you want to get the most wear out of it before the mercury begins to drop, you might want to snap it up sooner rather than later. After all, the transitional season is just around the corner.

Shop the M&S dress below.

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Emma Richardson is a Fashion and Lifestyle commerce writer for Grazia. She covers shopping, lifestyle, celebs and anything trending.