“I only wanted the khaki version of this dress, but for the price I thought why not try the black too. I’m so pleased I did. Very flattering for someone who is super conscious of my tummy area.
If you’re thinking about what outfits to pack for your upcoming holiday this summer, this cotton dress from Next has a flattering ‘tummy disguise’ detail that’s great if you’re conscious about your tummy area. And shoppers love it so much, they’re snapping it up in multiple colours.
The Twist Short-Sleeved T-shirt Summer Dress costs just £24 at Next in either Black, Red, Khaki Green, or Plum Purple. Or you could pick up a white and black version for £26, or a navy dress with white stripes for £28.
The loose-fitting dress is made from 100% breathable cotton, with short sleeves and a crewneck collar, and falls to a midi length. But the one feature that immediately catches the eye and makes the summer garment stand out is the flattering twisted waist detail.
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Next shoppers love the twist at the front of the dress, saying it makes it ‘more interesting’, and flattering for those who are ‘very conscious of their tummy area’. And it also means the dress can carry you effortlessly from the pool or beach, to an evening out whilst on holiday.
Next currently has a huge summer sale on, with at least 50% off a range of items both in-store and online. Shop the full sale here.
The Next T-shirt dress is available in Regular fit in sizes 6-26, in Tall fit in sizes 10-20, or in Petite fit in sizes 4-20. However, if you’re after a Petite fit, you’ll have to act fast, as two of the five colourways are already sold out, and stock is flying off the shelves for the remaining three.
Black Twist Short Sleeve T-Shirt Summer Dress

The dress is perfect for those who are conscious about their tummy
The black dress is the most popular among customers, with a rating of 4.5 stars out of five, and almost 50 customer reviews. One happy customer said: “Lovely relaxed fit dress that can be casual or dressed up. My only negative is that the neck area is a little bit baggy.”
Another added: “A great, black dress that will be worn quite a lot. Ideal for holidays or lunch out dressed with a toning scarf. Comfortable to wear, and the twisted front makes it a bit more interesting. Value for money and comes in a choice of three colours. A dress that will never date, and I think will be useful for many occasions.”
And a third said: “I only wanted the khaki version of this dress, but for the price I thought why not try the black too. I’m so pleased I did. Very flattering for someone who is super conscious of my tummy area.
“Looks great dressed up or down, and incredibly comfortable. Great length, and the twist detail just gives it that little extra interest. I’m very pleased with both colourways and can’t recommend these enough.”
However, one shopper commented: “The twist part of the dress just wasn’t in the right place for me, too high up. Shapeless dress, I just didn’t like it.”
In other high-street stores, New Look also has a huge summer sale currently, with up to 70% off garments like this Blue Floral Print Satin Mini Dress, now down from £29.99 to just £10, and available in all sizes from 6-22.
Or at Nobody’s Child, you could get up to 50% off dresses like the Black Bow Front Luisa Midi Dress, now down from £89 to £53.