'Flattering' Boden linen dress that beats the heat without the burn and it's 15% off

Dressing for the summer has been a challenge in recent weeks, with many of us opting for holiday outfits to keep cool throughout the heatwaves. As a result, this Boden linen dress has been flying off the shelves.

The Boden Mae Linen Blend Shirt Dress is an elegant piece that shoppers can wear on a holiday in the sun or a weekend stroll. It's a shirt dress without a collar to maximise airflow, and the full button-front panel offers versatility in styles. While the dress retails at £219, shoppers can save 15% using code W7CX and pay £186.15.

Designed with oversized sleeves and cutout patterns, the Mae dress lies in its ease to dress up or down. It features a matching fabric belt to sculpt the body into an hourglass silhouette as the skirt falls at the ankle for a maximum impact.

The Mae dress in royal purple can be worn as a wedding guest dress, while the multi-coloured garden print version is perfect for weekend escapes and the flattering russet number suits most skin tones.

Monsoon's Jaquetta Shirt Dress features a lovely floral pattern in green and pink hues, and shoppers can get their hands on it for less as Debenhams slashed its price from £85 to £42.50. Despite not being crafted in linen, the combination of lyocell, viscose and cotton keeps the dress lightweight and breezy.

Karen Millen's Premium Viscose Linen Woven Shirt Dress With Gold Buckle Belt is another linen dress option, and it's one for animal print lovers. As seen on Alison Hammond back in May, the dress is comfortable and the fabric aids in wicking moisture away from the skin.

On the other hand, the Mae dress from Boden is loved by shoppers who hailed it "a staple in wardrobe". One shared: "A beautiful dress with appliqué bottom. Stunning colour but sadly at only 5'2" I was swamped in material. Wish it had been midi length as I would certainly have kept it however had to return."

The dress is available in two lengths - petite and regular - with sizes ranging from UK4 to UK22. A second bought the Mae dress in Royal Purple and said: "Gorgeous looking dress in a glorious shade of purple, my favourite colour and not easy to find, so I just had to have this. It looks beautiful on the hanger but like other reviewers I have found that it is snug across the bust, although it's my usual size, so I will have to buy a minimiser."

Another left a five-star review on her Mae dress in russet: "Based on the pictures, I was a bit sceptical as to whether the colour might be too dark and therefore perhaps not suitable for everyday use. But absolutely not. It fits perfectly. I don't like shirts/blouses too figure-hugging (and button placket could pop open), so this is perfect."

Some mentioned the long skirt lengths, while another found the dress "tight across the bust", explaining: "What a shame to have such a beautiful dress, good length, superb embroidery but such a tiny bust. It feels like the bust does not follow the waist. I would have liked to go back and take the size up."

The Boden Mae Linen Blend Shirt Dress is now available with 15% off and remember, shoppers can only claim the discount when checked out with code W7CX.

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