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A 'beautiful' midi dress from Next was described as 'flattering' and 'comfortable' with 'no ironing required'. Next said shoppers could 'upgrade their office wardrobe' with the Black Ruched Short Sleeve Midi Dress . Made from a lightweight fabric with ruched detailing for an 'understated statement look', it was also finished with short sleeves and a split side hem. The Black Ruched Short Sleeve Midi Dress costs £32 and comes in sizes six to 26. READ MORE: 'Unusual' Next cardigan is 'eye catching' and 'lovely for autumn days' In the reviews section, Katie said: "Beautiful dress , very flattering." Joanne's five-star feedback for the Black Ruched Short Sleeve Midi Dress read: "This dress is very flattering, very comfortable, just below the knee and is not too tight so looks smooth, nice material. "I got the dress for a funeral but will definitely wear it again to work." Helen wrote: "Excellent purchase! Looks expensive fits beautifully and is very flattering. Would look fantastic in other colours too!" A one-star review for the Black Ruched Short Sleeve Midi Dress read: "Very poor quality and cut, returned it to store." Alternatives include this Ruched Sleeve V Neck Midi Dress from Coast, currently on sale for £40.80 , down from £119 at Debenhams. Mango also has a Ruched Midi Dress for £49.99 , which is available in three colours. However Suzanne was a firm fan of the Black Ruched Short Sleeve Midi Dress from Next, and said: "This dress is comfortable and fits well. "I think the quality is excellent for the price. I bought it for a funeral but I will wear this again for work as it’s so comfortable. "It’s figure hugging but doesn’t show lines easily and is a perfect length." Another five-star review for the Black Ruched Short Sleeve Midi Dress read: "I brought this dress as I needed a black dress to use for a family funeral. "But would also be suitable to wear for an evening event on my next cruise. It is really comfortable and the fit was perfect. "Washes very well and required no ironing. In all, excellent value for money."
