I couldn’t believe my eyes when I spotted this case of dress-cloning with the fabulous Oli.co.uk seemingly stocking the exact same dress as Tesco; they’re similar enough to be literally cut from the same cloth!

In stunning coral, Oli’s offering – the polyester Vila Pleat Dress weighs in at £48, with a lovely satin-feel trim around the collar, and a sweet smattering of fabric flowers at the neckline.

It’s finished with a cute button closure detail at the back, and it’s all-in-all a very darling design.

Over at Tesco.com, they’ve served up a bold red option, also in polyester, but marked down from £30 to £15; there’s only size 10 left. With the exact same cut, Tesco’s style is secured with a stylish ribbon bow, echoing the neckline feature of the Vila piece.

So – should you splurge or skimp when it comes to the a-line pleated style?

I think the coral number would be perfect for summer parties; but you can’t beat bright red for Christmas festivities! Both dresses are made from the same fabric, so you’ll only see a difference in quality in the finish.

My pick is the F&F Collection Pleated Dress, hands down! It’s  a bargain at £15 – and you can’t justify the extra spend for the Vila style.

Christmas Day dress: sorted!