Riki Retro Ankara lapel Dress.
A bold, elegant vintage African print Ankar fit-and-flare dress with a very distinctive retro-modern silhouette. The wax print is in
A combination of colours in turquoise/teal, chocolate brown, cream, and burgundy/magenta. The pattern combines large circular motifs with geometric shapes. The dress is
closely fitted at the bodice through the bust and waist, creating a defined, feminine shape.
It has a deep V-neckline with wide lapels/collar that give the dress a tailored, almost waistcoat-inspired appearance. It is cinched at the waist with a wide matching fabric belt, emphasizing the narrowest part of the silhouette. The skirt is flared A line
giving movement and volume. It can also be layered as a long waist coat worn with jeans or other pants for a fashion forward look. The strong waist definition and full skirt create a classic hourglass silhouette, while the large-scale print makes the dress feel especially statement-making. It would work beautifully as a special-occasion, wedding-guest, church/event, or fashion-forward daytime dress.
100% Cotton.
Fully lined.
Handmade in Ghana.
Length 45” appx
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Although we do our best to make sure that the colours displayed on our Website are accurate, the actual colours may vary. Differences in monitors and the device you use to view the website will result in subtle differences in colour and textures.
Fabric care
Hand wash with like colours in cool water. Direct away from sunlight.
We hope the information in this guide will make ordering easier.
Where the cut is loose from the waist or hip down, the bust and/or waist measurement is the most important fit. Where the clothing has shirring, the stretch allows for flexibility in the sizing and these items generally have dual sizing.
WOMEN'S SIZING
Dual Sizing:
| UK | EURO | US | AUS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 4/6 | 32/34 | 1/2 | 8/10 |
| S | 8/10 | 36/38 | 4/6 | 12/14 |
| M | 12/14 | 40/42 | 8/10 | 16/18 |
| L | 16/18 | 44/46 | 12/14 | 20/22 |
Single Sizing and Measurements:
| UK | EURO | US | AUS | Bust inches | Bust cms | Waist inches | Waist cms | Hips inches | Hips cms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 34 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 80.5 | 25.5 | 65 | 34.5 | 87.5 |
| 8 | 36 | 4 | 10 | 33 | 83 | 26.5 | 67.5 | 36 | 91.5 |
| 10 | 38 | 6 | 12 | 35 | 88 | 28 | 71 | 37.5 | 95 |
| 12 | 40 | 8 | 14 | 37 | 93 | 30 | 74 | 39 | 99 |
| 14 | 42 | 10 | 16 | 39 | 98 | 31 | 79 | 41.5 | 105.5 |
| 16 | 44 | 12 | 18 | 41 | 103 | 33 | 84 | 43.5 | 110.5 |