Marks and Spencer's 'classy not tacky' Christmas bedding is 'so cosy' people 'don't want to get up in the morning'

With its bright lights, cheery music and messages of goodwill, Christmas is meant to feel like the happiest time of the year. But for some it’s also a time of financial hardship and worry, with even more strain on already stretched purse strings. And this year, the nation’s households are going to be a staggering £3 billion worse off compared with the 2022 festive season.

A Marks and Spencer fan says she loves one of the brand's winter coats so much, she's 'not stopped wearing' it since buying it. According to the fashion fan, the coat keeps her bone dry during heavy rain showers on dog walks, and is warm and insulated without looking or feeling bulky.

Fashion fans looking for the 'perfect' pair of jeans are heaping praise on a Marks and Spencer pair. The high-street retailer's Sienna Supersoft Straight Leg Jeans are a customer favourite with more than 1,000 five-star ratings, and are claimed not to fade in the wash, while looking flattering and feeling comfortable on all shapes and sizes.

Marks and Spencer fans have fallen head over heels for a floaty dress that can easily be paired with winter boots or trainers. The 'no-iron' M&S dress, which has been designed as 'slimming', has a design which fashion fans insists 'flatters the waist', and will easily cover up any lumps, bumps or insecurties.

Marks and Spencer customers are heaping on praise on an outfit which they say is 'so snuggly and warm', they're not worried about the chilly winter weather' anymore. The Fleece Hooded Long Dressing Gown is a M&S Collection staple that is guaranteed to keep you warm and cosy in the harsh months.

Marks and Spencer customers have been floored by a 'beautiful' Christmas food and drink hamper from M&S that makes a 'perfect' present. The 'luxury' £55 M&S hamper, which contains chocolate, wine and Christmas treats, rivals the likes of Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols, but is significantly cheaper.

Designer beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury is known for its high-ticket price makeup and skincare. Albeit desirable, the brand, which sells foundation, concealer, primer, mascara and skincare, is out of reach for many Brits in terms of budget.

Marks and Spencer fans have fallen in love with a top they're calling the 'perfect' knit to see fashion fans through the cold winter weather. The £22.50 M&S Collection jumper has been called 'lovely and warm', as well as 'soft and cosy', and ideal for wearing under thicker jumpers.

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A Marks and Spencer dress that will 'hide any lumps and bumps' is being snapped up by fashion fans. The floaty, boho-inspired dress has been hailed as the 'perfect' match for thick tights and winter boots, but can equally be paired with heels for a night out.

Marks and Spencer fans are snapping up a pair of 'gorgeous' heels which they claim are 'comfortable to wear all night'. The eye-catching M&S heels have a 70s-inspired design that is bound to turn heads on any night out or Christmas party, with some of those who have bought them saying they can wear the shoes for 'years to come'

With just over three weeks to go until December 1, now is the perfect time to get your hands on your beauty advent calendar before it's too late. There’s already been plenty of them hitting the shelves (and selling out), but with new ones being launched every week, you don’t need to miss out on a beauty-filled Christmas countdown.

Marks and Spencer customers are rushing to buy a 'perfect for everyday' skirt which, they say. goes with just about everything. The £29.50 M&S Collection Jersey Midi Circle Skirt, which comes in two colours, is said to be 'easy to wash' and requires minimal ironing.

Frankie Bridge has stunned fans in a Marks and Spencer jacket that can be 'worn anywhere for anything'. The Loose Women suggested pairing the oversized blazer with heels and jewellery for a quick dressed up look, but it can equally be worn for work.

Marks and Spencer customers can snap up a free bottle of the brand's popular light-up gin, as well as vodka or rum worth £15 ahead of Black Friday. M&S' sell-out snow globe gin is no longer available to buy this year, but has been replaced with a different light-up bottle which is equally as attractive.

Marks and Spencer have apologised for 'any unintentional hurt caused' by a now-deleted Instagram post shared as part of their Christmas campaign.

Marks and Spencer fans are heaping praise on a pair of winter trousers which they say look 'perfect' with trainers as well as heels. The £39.50 M&S Collection Cargo Trousers come in two colours, and have been designed to suit all body types, and can be effortlessly dressed up or down for work or for play.

Marks and Spencer fans are heaping praise on a pair of M&S Collection thermal leggings which they're calling 'thick' as well as 'lovely and warm'. The £22 thermal leggings have impressed some fashion fans so much with their warmth and ability to keep their shape after washing, people want all three colours.

Fashion fans are heaping praise on a Marks and Spencer winter wax jacket that could easily be mistaken for 'countryside chic' designer brand Barbour. The £89 M&S Collection rainproof Stormwear wax jacket looks similar to Barbour's £289 Hartwith Wax Olive coat, but costs £200 less.

Marks and Spencer customers are scrambling to buy a £10 Christmas decoration that will make any room in the house look instantly more elegant and expensive. As well as looking 'beautiful' and smelling like Christmas, the M&S Collection accessory has impressed homeware lovers with its ability to light up a whole room without using electricity, thanks to its inbuilt LED light system.