Instagram (Image: Instagram)This season’s Love Island has been all about the maxi dresses, with Joey Essex’s former flame, Grace Jackson, donning some of the most memorable outfits this summer. Notably, Grace rocked a mermaid-inspired look in the Vida Backless Maxi Dress With Shell Trim from Jaded London, which was later seen on fellow Love Islanders Harriet Blackmore, Matilda Draper and Uma Jammeh. While Love Island fans are keen to emulate the villa’s fashion, the shell-themed maxi dress comes with a £100 price tag, which may not be ideal for those watching their spending. However, Pretty Little Thing might just have the perfect solution. The Multi Print Maxi Dress from Pretty Little Thing usually retails at £20, but is currently on offer with over 60% off, bringing the price down to a mere £6.50. Providing the same beachy feel as the Jaded London maxi, the Pretty Little Thing alternative is a floor-length maxi made from a mesh material similar to the Jaded London Vida.
Jaded London £100 shell maxi dress worn by Grace, Matilda and Uma on Love Island
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Love Island Star Grace Jackson wears £100 Jaded London dress
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Boasting a mermaid-like colour scheme of sea blues, greens, pinks and purples, the PLT maxi is bolder and more vibrant than the Jaded London dress, which features darker blues and rustier oranges. In contrast to the £100 maxi seen on Love Island, the Pretty Little Thing (PLT) version features a one-shoulder design and a bandeau style top, providing more support for those with a larger bust. This design allows for the option of wearing a bra or matching bikini top without ruining the dress’s aesthetic, reports OK!. The PLT dress also includes a large cut-out and a hip-high slit, similar to Grace’s iconic dress, for that sultry summer look. However, it offers a cinched waistline and stretchier material for a more comfortable and flattering fit, even if you don’t have Grace’s figure. The PLT mesh dress doesn’t have the large shell attachment that is the focal point of the Jaded London dress. Instead, it has a subtle design in the fabric featuring sea shells and water patterns, perfect for achieving that mermaid vibe.
Pretty Little Thing £20 alternative to Love Island £100 maxi dress
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The Love Islanders rocked the Y2K trend in the £100 beachy number, which featured a sexy low-waistline and beaded belly chains for an accentuated silhouette. While the PLT dress doesn’t come with similar beaded accessories, you can purchase a beaded belly rope for £7 from Pretty Little Thing, or a gold belly chain with turquoise jewels to match the dress’ colour scheme. For those seeking a similar beachy vibe and colour scheme as the famous shell dress sported by this year’s Love Island contestants, but in a shorter style, Pretty Little Thing offers a Green Print Slinky Lace Panel Halter Neck Mini Dress. With a deep neckline echoing Grace’s Jaded London ensemble, this backless mini is an ideal alternative to the PLT mesh maxi for those wanting to channel their inner mermaid while showing off their legs. It’s available on Pretty Little Thing for a slightly steeper price of £22.Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnGrace JacksonLove IslandBikinisAccessories
