1980s Light Blue and Lemon Floral and Fruit Print English Tea Dress, by Laura Ashley, 39.5in Bust

Perhaps one of Laura Ashleys' most iconic styles is the classic puff sleeve tea dress. From the 1980s, this cotton dress has a wonderfully quaint floral and fruit print in shades of blue and green with lemon yellow details. The sleeves have a delicate puff, which is accented in the scalloped edging, and the princess seams giving the bodice a wonderful shape. Depending on what you vibe you wanted, you could go full on girly with heels and a hat, or a bit of late 80s rock grunge with docs and a jumper tied to the waist. It really is up to your interpretation! 

• Floral bloom and fruit print in shades of blue, white, green and yellow
• V-neckline
• Scalloped neckline and button placket
• Short sleeves with centre pleat and puff shoulder
• Braided princess seams to the bodice
• Self covered fabric buttons to the front
• Midi length semi full skirt
• Shaped seam to front and back of the waist, with gathered pleats
• Made from a light weight soft cotton
• Fastens to the back using a nylon zip
• Unlined 
• Laura Ashley label to the back
• I think the back zip may have been replaced at some point as it feels newer than the original zips
• Care/composition: 100% cotton

Measurements:
Bust: 39.5in 
Waist: 33in
Hips: 60in
Length: 48.5in
Sleeve: 11.5in
Shoulder to shoulder: 14in 

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