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Verdant Ripple is a green African print shirt dress in emerald, lime, copper and deep earth tones, cut from 100% cotton Ankara wax print. The relaxed swing silhouette falls away from the body for easy movement, while the structured shirt collar and concealed button placket keep the overall look polished.
Short sleeves and two deep side-seam pockets add practicality, while the midi length gives the dress enough coverage for work, lunches, family gatherings, church and smart-casual occasions. The botanical-geometric print brings strong colour without needing extra embellishment.
Its short sleeves, unlined cotton construction and loose swing shape also make Verdant Ripple an easy choice for warmer weather. As an African print summer dress, it offers more coverage than a shorter sundress while still feeling relaxed enough for holidays, summer weekends, sightseeing and warm daytime plans.
This African print shirt dress can be worn fully buttoned as a dress or left open over trousers, shorts or a simple top as a lightweight printed layer, giving you more than one way to style it through summer and beyond.
Fabric: 100% cotton Ankara wax print
Style: African print shirt dress
Colours: Emerald green, lime green, copper and deep earth black
Print: Botanical and geometric pattern
Collar: Structured shirt collar
Front: Concealed button placket
Sleeves: Short sleeves
Shape: Relaxed swing silhouette
Length: Midi
Pockets: Two deep functional side-seam pockets
Lining: Unlined
Sizes: XS–4XL
Stretch: No stretch
Verdant Ripple has a relaxed swing fit that falls away from the body from the upper torso, creating generous movement through the skirt without clinging.
Choose your usual size for the intended fit.
Model 1: 5'8" (173 cm), wearing XL / UK 16 / US 12
Model 2: 5'9" (175 cm), wearing M / UK 12 / US 8
Because each dress is individually cut from patterned wax print fabric, exact motif placement may vary slightly from the photographs.
Green, lime and copper African print
100% cotton Ankara wax print
Relaxed swing shirt-dress silhouette
Structured shirt collar
Concealed button front
Short sleeves
Deep functional pockets
Midi length
Easy option for African summer wear
Sizes XS–4XL
Can be worn buttoned or open as a lightweight layer
The short sleeves, relaxed swing silhouette and unlined cotton construction make Verdant Ripple an easy African print summer dress when you want something breathable with a little more coverage.
Wear it with sandals or flats for holidays, sightseeing, lunches and relaxed summer weekends.
Explore our African Summer Clothes collection for more Ankara dresses, shirt dresses, tops, shorts and matching sets suited to warmer weather.
Prefer a cooler green and magenta palette? Explore the Amber Bloom Swing Ankara Shirt Dress, featuring the same shirt-dress silhouette in a different Ankara print.
Browse the African Shirt Dresses collection for more African print shirt dresses and Ankara styles in different colours, lengths and silhouettes.
NOT SURE OF YOUR SIZE?
Premium 100% cotton Ankara wax print is a high-grade, structured fabric with zero stretch. To guarantee a flawless, comfortable tailored fit, please take 60 seconds to measure your true body dimensions using a tape measure, and compare your figures directly to our size chart below. Do not guess based on your usual high-street fast-fashion sizing. If you fall between two sizes, choose the larger size for the best fit.
THE IVAMARI SIZE CHART
XS (UK 8 / US 4 / EU 36)
➔ Bust: 34 inches (86 cm)
➔ Waist: 27 inches (69 cm)
➔ Hips: 38 inches (97 cm)
S (UK 10 / US 6 / EU 38)
➔ Bust: 36 inches (91 cm)
➔ Waist: 30 inches (76 cm)
➔ Hips: 40 inches (102 cm)
M (UK 12 / US 8 / EU 40)
➔ Bust: 38 inches (97 cm)
➔ Waist: 32 inches (81 cm)
➔ Hips: 42 inches (107 cm)
L (UK 14 / US 10 / EU 42)
➔ Bust: 40 inches (102 cm)
➔ Waist: 34 inches (86 cm)
➔ Hips: 44 inches (112 cm)
XL (UK 16 / US 12 / EU 44)
➔ Bust: 42 inches (107 cm)
➔ Waist: 36 inches (91 cm)
➔ Hips: 46 inches (117 cm)
2XL (UK 18 / US 14 / EU 46)
➔ Bust: 44 inches (112 cm)
➔ Waist: 38 inches (97 cm)
➔ Hips: 48 inches (122 cm)
3XL (UK 20 / US 16 / EU 48)
➔ Bust: 46 inches (117 cm)
➔ Waist: 40 inches (102 cm)
➔ Hips: 50 inches (127 cm)
HOW TO MEASURE
Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape comfortably level.
Waist: Measure around your natural waist, the narrowest part of your torso.
Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat.
If you are between sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size for a more comfortable fit.
For full delivery, preorder and return information, please see our Delivery & Returns and Return Policy pages in the website footer.
PRE-ORDERS
Please note that the 2 to 4 week timeframe refers to dispatch, not delivery time. Delivery estimates begin once your order has been dispatched.
1. What fabric is this made from?
This garment is made from 100% cotton African wax print fabric. It contains no polyester unless otherwise stated in the product description.
2. How do I choose my size?
Please use our Size Guide and the individual fit information shown on this product page. If you are between sizes, check the specific fit notes before ordering.
3. Does this garment have stretch?
African wax print cotton is generally non-stretch. Please check the product details above for the fit and construction of this particular style.
4. How quickly will my order be dispatched?
In-stock items are normally dispatched within 1–2 working days. If an item is available for pre-order, the estimated dispatch timeframe will be clearly shown on the product page.
5. Can I return it if it doesn't fit?
Yes. Eligible items can be returned within 30 days of delivery, subject to our Return Policy.
6. Will the print placement look exactly like the photographs?
Because each garment is cut from patterned African wax print fabric, the exact placement of individual motifs may vary slightly from piece to piece. The overall fabric, colours and design remain the same