Laura Ashley Signature Print Vintage Early 1980's Batsheva Dress Small

Rare and iconic early 1980s LAURA ASHLEY Batsheva Avant Garde yellow, pink and blue cotton midi dress! Features the signature Ashley floral print. Great double layer of ruffled sleeves. POCKETS at each side of the hips. Fitted bodice with a free forgiving full skirt. A truly beautiful dress that is a true statement maker. Hidden zipper up the back. Great with sandals, flats, wedges or heels. In great condition. Made in Great Britain Laura Ashley (1925 – 1985) was a Welsh fashion designer and businesswoman. She originally made furnishing materials in the 1950s, expanding the business into clothing design and manufacture in the 1960s. The Laura Ashley style is characterized by Romantic English designs — often with a 19th-century rural feel — and the use of natural fabrics. 100% cotton. While the tag indicates a size vintage US12, please refer to the approximate garment measurements below as vintage sizes are not the same as modern day sizes. Keep in mind that the measurements below are the measurements of the garment, not your body; so your body MUST have smaller measurements that the garment measurements below in order for it to fit properly. Approximate measurements of dress: Bust: 39" Waist: 31" Length: 49"