Modern African Orange Cross Over Dress with Kente Inspired Print

Africa - Northern Africa

Modern African Orange Cross Over Dress with Kente Inspired Print

Sizes: M, L, XL, 2XL, 2XL (relaxed)

Opacity: 3

Sleeve: Fixed

Elasticity: The fabric has a minor elastic content, however the cotton component of the fabric will slowly stretch to your shape (similar to the way denim stretches to fit the wearer).

In this modern example of African modest dress, African designers are mixing bright, saturated African colour and traditional patterning with an Eastern inspired dress silhouette. Cross over dresses with ties at the waist actually have their origin in Far Eastern cultures. They have been picked up in the West and now the cross over dress is a staple style of Western fashion. However, the cross-over dress is a great option for modest dressers, as it can be worn the way it was originally intended in the Far East, where the ties are used to close a garment that flows loosely over the body. As such, modest dressers can also do this, tying the garment shut in such a way that it doesn’t needlessly grip the body.

This dress is alive with gorgeous warm African tones in orange and pink. But this is toned down and sophistication is added with the use of black cuffs on the sleeves, a black ribbon tie at the waist and black boarders on the crossed over neckline that nods to the traditional kente patterns so famous throughout Africa.

With the cross over design providing enough room to wear this dress as a Western dress or an abaya with clothes beneath it, this dress is a powerfully feminine, joyous garment that will make you feel wonderful every time you wear it! 😍

Garment Measurements in centimeters (bust)

M - 95

L - 100

XL - 110

2XL - 115

2XL (relaxed) - 120