Scribble a Giraffe | Vintage 1980s 100% Cotton Laura Ashely loose fit Drop waist dress with pockets

The story:

These red stripes seem simple enough but look closely and you'll see they are make of tiny horizontal and diagonal scribbles! 

It's like one of those intricate drawings with hidden secrets. 

And that this is 100% cotton and it has 2 hip pockets make it all the more precious! 

A really lovely 1980s Laura Ashely vintage find (Made in Great Britain) 

Pinned?: 

No. But it was belted to show how it looks when worn with one.    

 Measurements:
All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat.
Please DOUBLE the measurements provided to get the approximate circumference measurements.
Alternatively, you can take a piece of your own clothing, lay it flat, measure it and make a comparison.

Approx. Size: S - M/L 

Shoulders: 20in (no shoulder seams so we measured cuff-to-cuff)

Bust: Up to 17in.

Waist: Up to 17in (Fixed waist. No elastic. Straight down from bust.)

Hips: Up to 18in (measured at the most restrictive part, where the seam lies)

Top Length: 21in (drop waist)

Total Length: 40.5in.

Armhole: 7in

Material: 100% cotton.  

Origin: U.S.A
Tag: Laura Ashley. 
Lining:  Unlined. 
Transparency:  Seems opaque but as with most vintage garments, a slip will help to keep things decent ;)  
Condition: Excellent.