Next's £12 summer dress 'so lovely' people admit owning multiple colours

Next customers have been singing the praises of one of the fashion retailer's summer dresses, describing it as 'lovely quality' and 'very comfortable'. Even better, the dress has now made its way into Next's latest clearance sale, meaning it's now more affordable than ever before.

Next's Linen Floral Print V-Neck Ruffle Sleeve Mini Dress was originally priced at £28 but has plummeted all the way down to just £12.50. This price drop means bargain hunters can save roughly £15 - they could even purchase two and the total would still be less than the original price.

There are four colour options available, including leopard print, a blue floral pattern, red and pink wiggle stripes, and a soft brown tile design. There are also two fits on offer: regular and petite. The majority of sizes are still in stock, ranging from six to 26, reports Plymouth Live.

This mini-length frock boasts a V-neck collar and short ruffle sleeves in a breezy linen-blend material. Next says: "The versatile design makes this dress easy to elevate with a formal look, or your casual off-duty outfits for an everyday vibe." Other options from Next include its £20 Tile Print Sleeveless V-Neck Slouch Dress and this Jersey Midi Summer Dress for £22.

Apart from Next, numerous other retailers are stocking similar ruffle sleeve mini dresses. New Look has this Blue Floral Print Ruffle Trim Mini Dress reduced to £17. ASOS is selling this Topshop flutter sleeve mini tea dress in black rose print for £25 - down from £45. For something slightly more upmarket, Debenhams stocks Coast's Frill Shoulder Mini Dress for £31.

Next's Linen Floral Print V-Neck Ruffle Sleeve Mini Dress is machine washable and crafted from 70% Livaeco viscose and 30% linen. It boasts a customer rating of 4.2 stars out of five and countless five-star reviews from delighted buyers, with some so taken they've purchased multiple colours.

One customer said: "I love this dress I wear it over scarlet wide leg linen pants. I bought the petite so it fits better. I also bought the blue and white print." Another said: "I'm very pleased with this dress. It's good quality and really comfortable to wear. A definite holiday favourite for me."

A third said: "Fits beautifully, colour very flattering, easy to pack and unpack! Not washed it yet but sure it will be easy to wash and no ironing. What more could you want from a lovely holiday dress." However, not all shoppers were pleased. One customer commented: "Too big returned it need smaller size as dress if far more loose fitting than some of the linen dresses I have purchased from next."

Another said: "I should have read previous reviews. It's a little big. But, in the summer months or on holiday, a floaty dress will be cooling. Pretty colours." A third shopper said: "Pleased with dress but had to buy a smaller size than normal - very large fit but nice quality material and design."

Despite these comments, most of the feedback was positive. A satisfied customer said: "Absolutely beautiful design it looks designer and fits absolutely perfectly I get so many compliments." Another praised: "Lovely quality summer dress." Someone said: "Very good fit and love the dress altogether." One more put: "Excellent. Nice fit and lightweight cool for this weather."