When Michael Marks, a Polish-Jewish immigrant, and Thomas Spencer, an English cashier, founded Marks & Spencer in Leeds in 1884, it famously adopted the slogan ‘Don't ask the price, it's a penny’ to emphasise the shop’s commitment to value.

Over the past century and a half, the world has changed beyond recognition – and yet some things stay the same. One such is that good old M&S is still busy selling its goods at fair prices. Sure, they might not be a penny anymore, but we love these frocks for SS24, all under £85.

Pastures Green


Fresh, zingy and joyful, this shirt dress is a breath of energy-giving minty fresh air. Also available in other colourways.

Printed Collared Puff Sleeve Midi Shirt Dress, £35
Summer M And S Minty


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Crisp & Clean


Crisp, clean and cool, this breezy number is perfect for everything from moseying around the Med to bobbing from café to café.

Cotton Rich Collared Belted Midi Shirt Dress, £55
Cotton Rich Collared Belted Midi Shirt Dress, £55


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Check Mate


Sweet yet glamorous, this gingham dress has la dolce vita written all over it.

Nobody's Child Pure Cotton Gingham Bardot Midaxi Shirred Dress, £85
Pure Cotton Gingham Bardot Midaxi Shirred Dress, £85


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Jumped Up


We love the square neckline, the stretchy shirred bodice and the back bow tie of this fun jumpsuit.

White Stuff Cotton Rich Embroidered Jumpsuit with Linen, £75
Cotton Rich Embroidered Jumpsuit With Linen, £75


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See Red


Sizzling red is always a good idea for summer. Wear it with tones of gold for hot and heady nights.

Finery London Dobby Crew Neck Shirred Tiered Midaxi Dress, £59
Dobby Crew Neck Shirred Tiered Midaxi Dress, £59


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