With two bank holidays coming up this month, we are counting down the days until we can spend our afternoons in the garden enjoying the sunshine.

And, we spotted a Marks & Spencer dress on Instagram that is perfect for doing just that.

The high street store took to social media to share a picture of blogger Kat Farmer (@doesmybumlook40) in the must-have summer dress and fans are loving it.

Taking to the comment section of the snap, one follower wrote: "Love this dress 😍"

"Ordered too, great for holidays", another shopper commented, while a third added: "Ooooh! This is in my basket ready to purchase. Looks great! Need! 👍"

M&S textured swing maxi dress
Marks & Spencer

Buy now Textured Swing Maxi Dress, £45

The maxi dress is from the brand's Per Una range and features a mixture of patterns and textures from stripes to dots.

In a swing dress style, the chic piece is perfect for throwing on during the hot weather or lounging about it on your summer holiday.

You could wear this maxi with a cropped denim jacket and sandals or dress it up for an evening out with a leather jacket and black heels.

Available in sizes 6 to 24, the black and gold maxi costs £45 and has already sold out in a few sizes online!

Time to start the summer holiday shopping, perhaps?

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Ciara McGinley
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Ciara McGinley is a freelance journalist, editor and mindfulness meditation practitioner. She covers health, wellbeing and lifestyle topics for her favourite women's lifestyle publications. She's all about betting that mind-body connection, and takes her self-care and night-time routine very seriously... When she's not writing or teaching meditation, you'll find her trying out the latest wellness trend, escaping London for a hiking weekend or eyeing up pieces for her capsule wardrobe.