Next summer dress has a similar look to a designer - but is nearly £820 cheaper

If you're on the hunt for the perfect summer dress for your European getaway or are simply looking for something chic to wear during the sun-filled days, that offers a similar design to some high-end garments. The cream and pink dress is decorated with a design of houses and foliage (it kind of looks like an Italian landscape). What really caught our attention was how similar it looks to a designer garment, but one that has a much higher price tag.

Italian fashion house Dolce and Gabbana has their own shift dress, which has a similar cut and design. The high-end designer dress similarly depicts an Italian landscape scene, a shoreline with houses and a beach on the coast of Capri (as says the name of the dress). However, will set shoppers back a whopping £850 (and that's with a 50% discount).

The D&G dress, which you can , usually retails for £1,700 full price. The main difference (aside from the price) from the Next dress is that the D&G mini also has a monochrome polka dot pattern around the shoulders.

If you love the look, but don't have £850 to spare, then the . This makes the Next alternative nearly £820 cheaper than the luxury brand's version.

The £32 dress, available in petite, regular and tall sizes from six to 26, is crafted from a lightweight linen blend ideal for summer. The mini dress boasts a scoop back neckline, side pockets and a split side hem.

In other fashion news, Boden is offering the Alexa maxi shirt dress at a discounted price of £94.50, down from £126. It features a bold print that's perfect for a tropical getaway, reports .

The standout feature of the Next dress is its captivating print, evoking images of a European holiday, similar to the design on the D&G number inspired by the Italian island of Capri. One delighted customer expressed their pleasure with the product: "Very nice dress, looks fabulous on. Bright and nicely different pattern."

Another patron left a glowing review: "Lovely little summer dress. The muted colours [means you are] able to dress up or down depending on the occasion.

"Nice shape dress," mentioned another shopper. "Easy to wear and comfortable. Great for holidays, day or night. Great colour and fabric."

Despite the positive feedback, one customer was less impressed, awarding the cream pink and blue house print scoop back mini shift dress a mediocre three stars and labelling it 'unflattering', cautioning potential buyers with: "Colours were very drab, the neckline was very high. Not a flattering dress."

Another satisfied consumer heaped praise on their most recent acquisition from Next, adding: "Perfect for holidays. Classic shape and beautiful print. The longer length is just right for me."

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