M&S' 'stylish' £29.50 linen top is 'fresh for summer' and 'very flattering'

M&S shoppers are smitten with a "stylish" linen top that's "very flattering" and "comfortable."Customers have shared glowing reviews for the £29.50 Linen Rich Square Neck Vest Top.Not all sizes are available, but the top is currently in stock in sizes 8 to 20.

M&S' product description says: "Breeze through sunnydays in style with this lightweight linen-blend top. It’s designed in a regular fit with a flattering square neckline for a modern touch. The sleeveless style keeps you cool while offering effortless freedom of movement."

Similar styles from M&S include the £25 Linen Rich Square Neck Vest Top, the £35 Linen Rich V-Neck Lace Insert Top, and the £39.50 Linen Rich Cutwork Detail Top.

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Elsewhere, various retailers offer alternative styles. For example, Next has a £26.50 White Sleeveless Shirt With Linen that could suit shoppers looking for workwear, Nobody's Child has a £42 White Linen-blend Swing Top that could impress those looking for a relaxed fit.

Seasalt Cornwall also offers a £47.95 Lighthouse Station Linen Vest. That said, shoppers may still prefer the M&S Linen Rich Square Neck Vest Top. It's loved by reviewers, who praised the look and feel of the product. However, some reported sizing issues, with many commenting on the straps.

One happy shopper said: "Lovely material, falls really nicely, wide straps are very flattering, bought for summer, good with jeans and satin skirt etc." A second reviewer wrote: "Very flattering, light and comfortable summer top."

Another fan agreed: "Easy and flattering. Some of us need a sun top which is more than a vest top. This one ticks that box very well. Good feel to the fabric."

However, a shopper who had a problem with the fit said: "This top is light weight and very versatile. My only gripe with it is that it makes this weird looking crease in the middle & the straps fall down (a lot!) I suggest sizing down."

A similar response read: "This is a nice top and this may be down to me but when trying it on the left shoulder kept slipping off onto my arm, so returned it." Someone else replied: "Great fabric. Good value. But no strap adjustment.

"Liked the style and fabric. Good cover on the top, however had to return as the straps would not stay up when I tried it on and there is no adjustment. Bought for holiday." There were also mixed views on the silhouette.

A reviewer shared: "Lovely top which will be perfect in warmer weather. My only slight criticism is that it’s rather shapeless but I’m sure I’ll be grateful for it being baggy when I’m hot."

But another wrote: "I love a denim top, this is nice but I didn’t like it quite enough to keep for the price. It’s nice fabric but I would have liked it to have a bit more structure. The neckline is a good shape though."

Despite some criticism, the majority of shoppers liked the top. For instance, someone said they liked the top when they sized down, explaining: "Fabric is soft and looks very fresh for summer. But it sizes very big.

"Buy small otherwise it does a strange crease in the front." Another pleased fan said: "Love this top, great quality, comfortable and stylish."