With big hitters from Marks & Spencer's 2024 collection including multiple Ganni-esque leopard print dresses, a scarf coat that resembles Toteme and a sell out Sienna Miller collab - it's fair to say the brand has a lot to live up to in 2025. But, just one week into January, M&S has done it again with its new collection, delivering a dress that punches well above its price point and feels as though it could've been plucked straight from Rixo's dreamy rails. The Round Neck Spot Print Midaxi Tea Dress, £39.50 has an effortlessly chic polka dot print and universally flattering silhouette - and we're predicting a sell out.
If it feels familiar, that's because the M&S design channels the kind of wearable sophistication we've come to adore from the Princess of Wales. Back in 2022, Kate Middleton was spotted on the school run wearing the Rixo Izzy Shirt Dress that features a similar brown polka dot design. The M&S tea dress could easily be mistaken for its high-end counterpart, offering the same charm with a more accessible price-point.
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This tea dress is inspired by Kate Middleton's look back in 2022, and features a pretty spot print and round neckline. Complete with a midaxi-length skirt that won't sweep the floor and three-quarter length sleeves this dress makes for an elegant addition to your wardrobe. The best part? The fact it comes in three different lengths too; petite, regular and tall.
For styling, this is a dress you don't have to worry about too much as it can transition from day to night with ease. For a simple daytime look, add white trainers, gold hoops and an oversized leather tote bag. Alternatively, if you're heading out for cocktails, swap the trainers for a pair of knee high boots and throw a boxy blazer over the top.
With the dress' timeless polka dot print - a pattern that never really goes out of fashion - its rounded neckline and keyhole detail, it's the kind of dress you'll reach for time and time again. Whether you're dashing to the school gates, sipping a flat white at your favourite brunch spot, or dressing it up for something more formal, it's a fail-safe option that will have you feeling put together every single time. So, if you're after a dress that delivers Rixo's knack for vintage-inspired designs with an M&S price tag - and a royal seal of approval to boot - then look no further.
Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia. Gemma specialises in all things clothing and enjoys outfit planning (especially for holidays), scrolling social media for the next trend and shopping (probably for a new coat).