A floral midi dress is one of those wardrobe staples you can wear all year round, particularly if you choose a darker print, but this style essential really comes into its own in the autumn.

Whether you wear yours with bare legs and white trainers for casual days out or dress it up with heeled ankle boots for evenings, wear it solo under your autumn/winter coat or add an on-trend knit or cardigan, a long-sleeved midi dress is the definition of versatile during the colder months.

We're planning on adding a new style to our wardrobes this autumn, so when we spotted Marks & Spencer's "perfect autumn dress" on Instagram, you can bet we took notice.

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"The hunt for the perfect autumn dress is over thanks to this statement Per Una number," the accompanying caption reads.

With its wearable dark floral print, chic high neck, flattering midi-length hemline and cosy long sleeves, we definitely agree that the Per Una Floral High Neck Midaxi Waisted Dress might just be the ultimate new season piece.

M&S social media fans clearly feel the same way, as the post has been flooded with likes and admiring comments from followers keen to snap it up.

"I love this dress❤️," wrote one, while another added: "Beautiful dress."

We'll race you to the checkout!

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Marks & Spencer

BUY NOW Per Una Floral High Neck Midaxi Waisted Dress, Marks & Spencer, £55

And, if you're looking for more long-sleeved dresses for autumn/winter, here are a few of our other top picks to shop now...

Jersey Lace Bardot Midi Waisted Dress
M&S Jersey Lace Bardot Midi Waisted Dress
Credit: Marks and Spencer
Blouson Sleeve Midi Dress
Boden Blouson Sleeve Midi Dress
Now 20% Off
Credit: Boden
Cotton shirt dress
H&M Cotton shirt dress
Credit: H&M
Balloon Sleeve Tiered Adley Midi Dress
Nobody's Child Balloon Sleeve Tiered Adley Midi Dress
Credit: Nobody's Child
Cotton Broderie Border Maxi Shirt Dress + Belt Cotton Broderie
Me+Em Cotton Broderie Border Maxi Shirt Dress + Belt Cotton Broderie
Credit: Me+Em
Long-Sleeve Crew Neck Maxi Dress
AFRM Long-Sleeve Crew Neck Maxi Dress
Credit: Anthropologie
Ania Midi Dress
Baukjen Ania Midi Dress
Credit: Baukjen
Dash Stripe Pintuck Cotton Dress
Toast Dash Stripe Pintuck Cotton Dress
Now 30% Off
Credit: Toast
Cream Floral Crochet Knit Dress
Whistles Cream Floral Crochet Knit Dress
Now 35% Off
Credit: Whistles
Kiesha Dress - Heather Print
Sezane Kiesha Dress - Heather Print
Credit: Sezane
Beige Pleated Midi Shirt Dress
Mint Velvet Beige Pleated Midi Shirt Dress
Credit: Mint Velvet
Ivory Hazy Stripe Mabel Dress
Whistles Ivory Hazy Stripe Mabel Dress
Now 50% Off
Credit: Whistles

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