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Olive Ray is a green African print shirt dress in lime green, magenta, purple, pink and deep black. Made from 100% cotton Ankara wax print, it features a classic point collar, button front, statement long sleeves and a full circle skirt.
A matching self tie belt lets you adjust the waist, while two side seam pockets add practicality. The knee length cut and unlined cotton construction make it easy to wear for work, weekends, holidays and smart daytime occasions.
Fabric: 100% cotton Ankara wax print
Style: African print shirt dress
Colours: Lime green, pink, magenta, purple and deep black
Print: Geometric linework with dotted, zigzag and diamond motifs
Collar: Classic point collar
Front: Full button through fastening
Sleeves: Long sleeves with statement outer arm ruffles
Waist: Adjustable self tie fabric belt
Skirt: Full circle skirt
Length: Knee length
Pockets: Two functional side seam pockets
Lining: Unlined
Sizes: XS to 4XL
Stretch: No stretch
Olive Ray has a defined but adjustable waist with a generously flared skirt. Use the self tie belt to create more or less waist definition depending on how you prefer to wear it.
Model 1: 5'9" (175 cm), wearing M / UK 12 / US 8
Model 2: 5'8" (173 cm), wearing 2XL / UK 18 / US 14
The hem falls around the knee on a standard height frame and may appear slightly shorter on taller wearers.
Because each dress is individually cut from patterned wax print fabric, exact print placement may vary slightly from the photographs.
Bold green geometric African print
100% cotton Ankara wax print
Classic button front shirt dress construction
Statement ruffle sleeves
Adjustable self tie waist
Full circle skirt
Functional side seam pockets
Sizes XS to 4XL
Although Olive Ray has long sleeves, the unlined cotton construction and knee length skirt make it an easy option for warmer days when you still prefer more coverage through the arms.
Wear it with sandals or flats for holidays, lunches and relaxed summer plans.
Explore our African Summer Clothes collection for more Ankara dresses, shirt dresses, tops, shorts and matching sets suited to warmer weather.
The bold colour and distinctive Ankara print also make Olive Ray an easy choice for cultural celebrations, workplace events and heritage focused occasions.
Explore our Black History Month Attire and African Heritage Clothing collection for more African print styles selected for cultural and heritage dressing.
Prefer a warmer colour palette? Explore the Bronze Sun Flare Ankara Shirt Dress, featuring the same shirt-dress silhouette in orange, green and bronze.
Browse the Ankara Shirt Dress Collection for more African print shirt dresses and Ankara shirt-dress styles in different colours 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