{"id":582504,"date":"2026-08-04T02:48:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T02:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/582504\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T02:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T02:48:11","slug":"mss-cobalt-blue-midi-dress-is-about-to-become-the-hardest-working-piece-in-your-wardrobe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/582504\/","title":{"rendered":"M&#038;S&#8217;s cobalt blue midi dress is about to become the hardest-working piece in your wardrobe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Whether you&#8217;re heading off on a city break this season or going to a summer soiree, having one outfit that you can always rely on is a true game-changer, particularly a stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a73304169\/m-s-printed-square-neck-midi-waisted-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a73304169\/m-s-printed-square-neck-midi-waisted-dress\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"midi dress\" data-node-id=\"3.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">midi dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">The key to the ultimate &#8216;do-it-all&#8217; outfit is one that&#8217;s polished and timeless, but requires minimal effort to style.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Fitting the brief this summer is <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X1524508&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fcinched-midi-column-dress%2Fp%2Fclp61233799%3Fcolor%3DCOBALT%23intid%3Dpid_pg1pip48g4r6c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/cinched-midi-column-dress\/p\/clp61233799?color=COBALT#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r6c3\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"M&amp;S&#039;s Cinched Midi Column Dress\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"48114e62-0849-4e4b-af50-64e564b1b558\" data-node-id=\"12.1\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/cinched-midi-column-dress\/p\/clp61233799?color=COBALT#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r6c3\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/cinched-midi-column-dress\/p\/clp61233799?color=COBALT#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r6c3\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X1524508&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fcinched-midi-column-dress%2Fp%2Fclp61233799%3Fcolor%3DCOBALT%23intid%3Dpid_pg1pip48g4r6c3\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;6dd86f1d-80ff-47e2-ade4-cef88b43bf8b&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:null,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:null}\" data-fp-affiliate-inline-link=\"true\" data-fp-affiliate-button-link=\"false\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"M&amp;S\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"\u00a342.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"8e547d03-d184-4596-907f-f422363f2f65\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"M&amp;S\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-fgh84s e1aq0z090\">M&amp;S&#8217;s Cinched Midi Column Dress<\/a>, which costs just \u00a342 despite its expensive-looking finish and on-trend colourway.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71136812\/sainsburys-tu-cobalt-blue-drop-waist-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71136812\/sainsburys-tu-cobalt-blue-drop-waist-dress\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Cobalt blue\" data-node-id=\"17.0\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cobalt blue<\/a> has dominated the high street this season and while it&#8217;s a divisive hue, it&#8217;s never been more wearable than now.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"m&amp;s cobalt blue midi dress\" title=\"M&amp;S cobalt blue midi dress\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"3000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/03b94c48-0a2c-491e-a23d-022e02bad122.jpg\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p>M&amp;S<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"23\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">The standout shade is best described as an electric shade of blue which is the perfect balance between a medium-blue and a striking purple-blue. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"27\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Without doubt the easiest way to wear this shade has to be this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a73316859\/m-s-fern-green-linen-dress\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a73316859\/m-s-fern-green-linen-dress\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"M&amp;S dress\" data-node-id=\"27.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">M&amp;S dress<\/a>. Made with a sleeveless cut and a classic crew neckline, what makes this midi dress different to any others is its flattering cinched waist.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"32\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Skimming over your curves in all the right places, this column-style dress subtly draws you in at the waist creating an elegant, streamlined silhouette on all figures, without ever feeling too fitted.<\/p>\n<p>M&amp;S Cinched Midi Column Dress &#8211; Cobalt Blue<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-theme-key=\"product-image-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X1524508&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fcinched-midi-column-dress%2Fp%2Fclp61233799%3Fcolor%3DCOBALT%23intid%3Dpid_pg1pip48g4r6c3\" aria-label=\"\u00a342 at Marks &amp; Spencer for Cinched Midi Column Dress - Cobalt Blue\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/cinched-midi-column-dress\/p\/clp61233799?color=COBALT#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r6c3\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/cinched-midi-column-dress\/p\/clp61233799?color=COBALT#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r6c3\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=127X1524508&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marksandspencer.com%2Fcinched-midi-column-dress%2Fp%2Fclp61233799%3Fcolor%3DCOBALT%23intid%3Dpid_pg1pip48g4r6c3\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;6dd86f1d-80ff-47e2-ade4-cef88b43bf8b&quot;,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;}}\" data-fp-affiliate-inline-link=\"true\" data-fp-affiliate-button-link=\"false\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"\u00a342 at Marks &amp; Spencer\" data-vars-ga-media-role=\"\" data-vars-ga-media-type=\"Single Product Embed\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.marksandspencer.com\/cinched-midi-column-dress\/p\/clp61233799?color=COBALT#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r6c3\" data-vars-ga-product-brand=\"M&amp;S\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"8ab9ff86-e4a0-4035-b0e5-583321a85838\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"\u00a342.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"8e547d03-d184-4596-907f-f422363f2f65\" data-vars-ga-product-sem3-brand=\"M&amp;S\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"product-image-link ebgq4gw7 e12px3ys0 css-1b9n4r1 e1socmtw0\"><img  alt=\"Cinched Midi Column Dress - Cobalt Blue\" title=\"Cinched Midi Column Dress - Cobalt Blue\" data-fp-product-image=\"true\" datafptag=\"data-fp-product-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1785769033-91d0c6e2-184d-47ae-8568-aaf7e9a9aa91.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"3000\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>M&amp;S Cinched Midi Column Dress &#8211; Cobalt BlueCredit: M&amp;S<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"37\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">For a stylish everyday look that you can from desk to drinks, team this column dress with a pair of black or cream <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/craft\/easy-craft-ideas\/a73281557\/braided-flip-flops\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/craft\/easy-craft-ideas\/a73281557\/braided-flip-flops\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"flip-flop\" data-node-id=\"37.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">flip-flop<\/a>-style or slingback <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/g69574830\/kitten-heels\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/g69574830\/kitten-heels\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"kitten heels\" data-node-id=\"37.3\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">kitten heels<\/a> and a matching clutch bag.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"41\" class=\"css-1ood0zq emevuu60\">Alternatively, give it more of a summer in the city feel by styling it with a pair of black <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71493605\/m-and-s-summer-sandals-shoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prima.co.uk\/fashion-and-beauty\/fashion-tips\/a71493605\/m-and-s-summer-sandals-shoes\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"leather mule sandals\" data-node-id=\"41.1\" class=\"body-link css-fgh84s emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">leather mule sandals<\/a> and a black crossbody bag and some oversized shades for a casual-chic ensemble.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Whether you&#8217;re heading off on a city break this season or going to a summer soiree, having one&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":103171,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[72,1105,245832,1107,1110,61,60,184510,1135,245831,223989,133562],"class_list":["post-582504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-business","tag-content-type-news","tag-contentid-689cd481-be93-49c5-98dc-ac8c3dfa43f9","tag-displaytype-standard-article","tag-hasproduct-true","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-issyndicated-false","tag-locale-gb","tag-shorttitle-mss-cobalt-blue-midi-dress-is-a-colourful-staple","tag-sponsored-false","tag-subsection-fashion"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582504","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=582504"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/582504\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/103171"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=582504"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=582504"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=582504"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}