Purple African Print Halter Neck Maxi Dress – Elegant Ankara Evening Gown
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Make a bold yet elegant statement in this African-inspired halter neck maxi dress. Crafted with a vibrant purple base and intricate circular Ankara-style patterns in rich tones of red, teal, and violet, this gown celebrates African heritage with a modern, refined finish. The halter neckline with a subtle front keyhole cutout highlights the shoulders and neckline beautifully, while the tailored fit flows seamlessly into a floor-length hem, enhancing the natural curves of the body. Designed for comfort and sophistication, this dress is ideal for both daytime celebrations and evening events. Whether worn to a wedding, cultural ceremony, gala, or upscale dinner, this maxi dress delivers timeless elegance with a contemporary edge. Key Features Design: Halter neck with front keyhole detail Length: Floor-length maxi dress Fit: Slim, body-skimming silhouette Pattern: Bold African print with circular motifs Color: Purple with multicolor accents Style: Elegant, formal, cultural chic Occasion: Weddings, parties, galas, cultural events, evening wear Fabric & Care (Adjust if Needed) Fabric: Premium African print fabric Texture: Smooth with structured drape Care Instructions: Hand wash or gentle machine wash Cold water only Do not bleach Hang or lay flat to dry Styling Tips (Boosts Conversion) Pair with gold or nude heels for a polished look Style with minimal jewelry to let the print stand out Perfect with a sleek updo or natural curls
Make a bold yet elegant statement in this African-inspired halter neck maxi dress. Crafted with a vibrant purple base and intricate circular Ankara-style patterns in rich tones of red, teal, and violet, this gown celebrates African heritage with a modern, refined finish.
The halter neckline with a subtle front keyhole cutout highlights the shoulders and neckline beautifully, while the tailored fit flows seamlessly into a floor-length hem, enhancing the natural curves of the body. Designed for comfort and sophistication, this dress is ideal for both daytime celebrations and evening events.
Whether worn to a wedding, cultural ceremony, gala, or upscale dinner, this maxi dress delivers timeless elegance with a contemporary edge.
Key Features
Design: Halter neck with front keyhole detail
Length: Floor-length maxi dress
Fit: Slim, body-skimming silhouette
Pattern: Bold African print with circular motifs
Color: Purple with multicolor accents
Style: Elegant, formal, cultural chic
Occasion: Weddings, parties, galas, cultural events, evening wear
Fabric & Care (Adjust if Needed)
Fabric: Premium African print fabric
Texture: Smooth with structured drape
Care Instructions:
Hand wash or gentle machine wash
Cold water only
Do not bleach
Hang or lay flat to dry
Styling Tips (Boosts Conversion)
Pair with gold or nude heels for a polished look
Style with minimal jewelry to let the print stand out
Perfect with a sleek updo or natural curls
Fit
Flared
Color
Purple
Gender
For Her
Material
Ankara
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At Africa Creates, we do not believe in the myth of predefined sizes. Each body is different and deserves an outfit just as unique. Therefore, to use this guide, we recommend using your measurements in inches (as explained below) rather than the "4 to 22" sizes.
From there you can select the corresponding international size for your order, and each seller will then be able to make sure to send the PERFECT fit for YOU!
How to measure ?
Collar size
Measure around the neck at the neck.
Chest size
Measure around your bust where it is wider by placing the tape measure under the arms and over the shoulder blades.
Waist size
Measure in the hollow of the waist.
Hip size
Keep your feet together and measure the widest part.
Crotch tower
Measure the top of the crotch up to the ankle bone.
Woman - Tops and dresses
| Int | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 30.7" - 32.3" | 22.8" - 24.4" | 33.1" - 34.6" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 32.3" - 33.9" | 24.4" - 26" | 34.6" - 36.2" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 33.9" - 35.4" | 26" - 27.6" | 36.2" - 37.8" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 35.4" - 37" | 27.6" - 29.1" | 37.8" - 39.4" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 37" - 38.6" | 29.1" - 30.7" | 39.4" - 40.9" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 38.6" - 40.2" | 30.7" - 32.3" | 40.9" - 42.5" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 40.2" - 41.7" | 32.3" - 33.9" | 42.5" - 44.1" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 41.7" - 43.3" | 33.9" - 35.4" | 44.1" - 45.7" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
| 4XL | 43.3" - 45.7" | 35.4" - 38.6" | 45.7" - 48" | 48 | 20 | 16 |
| 5XL | 45.7" - 48" | 38.6" - 41.7" | 48" - 50.4" | 50 | 22 | 18 |
| 6XL | 48" - 50.4" | 41.7" - 44.9" | 50.4" - 52.8" | 52 | 24 | 20 |
| 7XL | 50.4" - 52.8" | 44.9" - 48" | 52.8" - 55.1" | 54 | 26 | 22 |
Woman - Pants, Skirts and Shorts
| Int | Waist (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 22.8" - 24.4" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 24.4" - 26" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 26" - 27.6" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 27.6" - 29.1" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 29.1" - 30.7" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 30.7" - 32.3" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 32.3" - 33.9" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 33.9" - 35.4" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
| 4XL | 35.4" - 38.6" | 48 | 20 | 16 |
| 5XL | 38.6" - 41.7" | 50 | 22 | 18 |
| 6XL | 41.7" - 44.9" | 52 | 24 | 20 |
| 7XL | 44.9" - 48" | 54 | 26 | 22 |
Woman - Swimwear
| Int | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 30.7" | 23.6" | 33.1" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 31.5" | 24.4" | 33.9" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 32.7" | 25.6" | 35" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 34.6" | 27.6" | 37" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 36.6" | 29.5" | 39" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 38.6" | 31.5" | 40.9" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 40.5" | 33.5" | 42.9" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 43.3" | 36.2" | 45.7" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
Woman - Bra
| Below the breasts (in) | Above the breasts (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 27.6" - 28.3" | 75 (AA) | ||
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 28.3" - 29.1" | 75 (A) | 28A | 28A |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 29.1" - 29.9" | 75 (B) | 28B | 28B |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 29.9" - 30.7" | 75 (C) | 28C | 28C |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 30.7" - 31.5" | 75 (D) | 28D | 28D |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 31.5" - 32.3" | 75 (E) | 28DD | 28DD |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 32.3" - 33.1" | 75 (F) | 28E | 28DDD |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 33" - 33.9" | 75 (G) | 28F | 28G |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 33.9" - 34.6" | 75 (H) | 28FF | 28H |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 30.3" - 31.1" | 80 (A) | 30A | 30A |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 31.1" - 31.9" | 80 (B) | 30B | 30B |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 31.9" - 32.7" | 80 (C) | 30C | 30C |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 32.7" - 33.5" | 80 (D) | 30D | 30D |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 33.5" - 34.2" | 80 (E) | 30DD | 30DD |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 34.2" - 35" | 80 (F) | 30E | 30DDD |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 35" - 35.8" | 80 (G) | 30F | 30G |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 35.8" - 36.6" | 80 (H) | 30FF | 30H |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 32.3" - 33.1" | 85 (A) | 32A | 32A |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 33.1" - 33.9" | 85 (B) | 32B | 32B |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 33.9" - 34.6" | 85 (C) | 32C | 32C |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 34.6" - 35.4" | 85 (D) | 32D | 32D |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 35.4" - 36.2" | 85 (E) | 32DD | 32DD |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 36.2" - 37" | 85 (F) | 32E | 32DDD |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 37" - 37.8" | 85 (G) | 32F | 32G |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 37.8" - 38.6" | 85 (H) | 32FF | 32H |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 34.2" - 35" | 90 (A) | 34A | 34A |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 35" - 35.8" | 90 (B) | 34B | 34B |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 35.8" - 36.6" | 90 (C) | 34C | 34C |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 36.6" - 37.4" | 90 (D) | 34D | 34D |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 37.4" - 38.2" | 90 (E) | 34DD | 34DD |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 38.2" - 39" | 90 (F) | 34E | 34DDD |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 39" - 39.8" | 90 (G) | 34F | 34G |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 39.8" - 40.5" | 90 (H) | 34FF | 34H |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 36.2" - 37" | 95 (A) | 36A | 36A |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 37" - 37.8" | 95 (B) | 36B | 36B |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 37.8" - 38.6" | 95 (C) | 36C | 36C |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 38.6" - 39.4" | 95 (D) | 36D | 36D |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 39.4" - 40.2" | 95 (E) | 36DD | 36DD |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 40.2" - 40.9" | 95 (F) | 36E | 36DDD |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 40.9" - 41.7" | 95 (G) | 36F | 36G |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 41.7" - 42.5" | 95 (H) | 36FF | 36H |
| 100 (AA) | ||||
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 38.2" - 39" | 100 (A) | 38A | 38A |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 39" - 39.8" | 100 (B) | 38B | 38B |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 39.8" - 40.5" | 100 (C) | 38C | 38C |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 40.5" - 41.3" | 100 (D) | 38D | 38D |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 41.3" - 42.1" | 100 (E) | 38DD | 38DD |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 42.1" - 42.9" | 100 (F) | 38E | 38DDD |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 42.9" - 43.7" | 100 (G) | 38F | 38G |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 43.7" - 44.5" | 100 (H) | 38FF | 38H |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 40.2" - 40.9" | 105 (A) | 40A | 40A |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 40.9" - 41.7" | 105 (B) | 40B | 40B |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 41.7" - 42.5" | 105 (C) | 40C | 40C |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 42.5" - 43.3" | 105 (D) | 40D | 40D |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 43.3" - 44.1" | 105 (E) | 40DD | 40DD |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 44.1" - 44.9" | 105 (F) | 40E | 40DDD |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 44.9" - 45.7" | 105 (G) | 40F | 40G |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 45.7" - 46.5" | 105 (H) | 40FF | 40H |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 42.1" - 42.9" | 110 (A) | 42A | 42A |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 42.9" - 43.7" | 110 (B) | 42B | 42B |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 43.7" - 44.5" | 110 (C) | 42C | 42C |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 44.5" - 45.3" | 110 (D) | 42D | 42D |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 45.3" - 46.1" | 110 (E) | 42DD | 42DD |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 46.1" - 46.8" | 110 (F) | 42E | 42DDD |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 46.8" - 47.6" | 110 (G) | 42F | 42G |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 47.6" - 48.4" | 110 (H) | 42FF | 42H |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 44.1" - 44.9" | 115 (A) | 44A | 44A |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 44.9" - 45.7" | 115 (B) | 44B | 44B |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 45.7" - 46.5" | 115 (C) | 44C | 44C |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 46.5" - 47.2" | 115 (D) | 44D | 44D |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 47.2" - 48" | 115 (E) | 44DD | 44DD |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 48" - 48.8" | 115 (F) | 44E | 44DDD |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 48.8" - 49.6" | 115 (G) | 44F | 44G |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 49.6" - 50.4" | 115 (H) | 44FF | 44H |
Man - Shirts
| Int | Chest (in) | Neckband (in) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" | 14" |
| XS | 34"-36" | 14.5" |
| S | 36"-38" | 15" |
| M | 38"-40" | 16" |
| L | 40"-42" | 17" |
| XL | 42"-44" | 17.5" |
| XXL | 44"-46" | 18" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" | 18.5" |
Man - T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and jumpers
| Int | Chest (in) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" |
| XS | 34"-36" |
| S | 36"-38" |
| M | 38"-40" |
| L | 40"-42" |
| XL | 42"-44" |
| XXL | 44"-46" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" |
Man - Jackets, parkas and coats
| Int | Chest (in) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" |
| XS | 34"-36" |
| S | 36"-38" |
| M | 38"-40" |
| L | 40"-42" |
| XL | 42"-44" |
| XXL | 44"-46" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" |
Man - Pants and shorts
| Int | Waist (in) | Height (in) | Crotch (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 26"-28" | Short | 30" |
| XS | 28"-30" | Standard | 32" |
| S | 30"-32" | Long | 34" |
| M | 32"-34" | ||
| L | 34"-36" | ||
| XL | 36"-38" | ||
| XXL | 38"-40" | ||
| 3XL | 40"-42" | ||
| 4XL | 42"-44" | ||
| 5XL | 44"-46" | ||
| 6XL | 46"-48" |
Kid - Baby
| Age | Weight (kg) | Height (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | 3,3 | 19.7" |
| 1 month | 4 | 21.3" |
| 3 months | 5 - 6 | 23.6" |
| 6 months | 7 - 8 | 26.4" |
| 9 months | 8 - 9 | 27.9" |
| 12 months | 9 - 10 | 29.1" |
| 18 months | 11 | 31.9" |
| 24 months | 12 | 33.9" |
| 36 months | 14 | 37" |
Kid - Girl
| Age | Height (in) | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.7" - 34.6" | 20.5" | 18.9" | 22" |
| 3 years | 34.7" - 37.8" | 21.3" | 19.7" | 22.8" |
| 4 years | 37.8" - 40.9" | 22" | 20.5" | 23.6" |
| 5 years | 40.9" - 43.3" | 22.8" | 20.9" | 24.4" |
| 6 years | 43.3" - 45.7" | 23.6" | 21.3" | 26" |
| 7 years | 45.7" - 48" | 24.4" | 21.6" | 26.8" |
| 8 years | 48" - 50.4" | 25.2" | 22" | 27.6" |
| 9 years | 50.4" - 52.8" | 26.4" | 22.4" | 28.7" |
| 10 years | 52.8" - 55.1" | 27.6" | 23.2" | 29.9" |
| 12 years | 55.1" - 59.8" | 30.7" | 24.4" | 33.1" |
| 14 years | 59.8" - 62.2" | 32.3" | 25.2" | 34.6" |
| 16 years | 62.2" - 64.6" | 33.9" | 26" | 36.2" |
Kid - Boy
| Age | Height (in) | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.7" - 34.6" | 20.5" | 18.9" | 22" |
| 3 years | 34.6" - 37.8" | 21.3" | 19.7" | 22.8" |
| 4 years | 37.8" - 40.9" | 22" | 20.5" | 23.6" |
| 5 years | 40.9" - 43.3" | 22.8" | 20.9" | 24.4" |
| 6 years | 43.3" - 45.7" | 23.6" | 21.3" | 24.4" |
| 7 years | 45.7" - 48" | 24.4" | 21.6" | 25.2" |
| 8 years | 48" - 50.4" | 25.2" | 22" | 26" |
| 9 years | 50.4" - 52.8" | 26.4" | 22.4" | 27.2" |
| 10 years | 52.8" - 55.1" | 26.8" | 23.2" | 28.3" |
| 12 years | 55.1" - 59.8" | 29.5" | 26" | 30.7" |
| 14 years | 59.8" - 64.6" | 32.3" | 27.6" | 33.9" |
| 16 years | 64.6" - 69.3" | 35" | 29.1" | 36.2" |
Kids - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0.5 | 1 | 3.5" |
| 17 | 1 | 1.5 | 3.6" |
| 18 | 2 | 3 | 4" |
| 19 | 3 | 4 | 4.3" |
| 20 | 4 | 5 | 4.6" |
| 21 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5" |
| 22 | 5 | 6 | 5.2" |
| 23 | 6 | 7 | 5.5" |
| 24 | 7 | 8 | 5.8" |
| 25 | 8 | 9 | 6.1" |
| 26 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 6.3" |
| 27 | 9 | 10 | 6.5" |
| 28 | 10 | 11 | 6.8" |
| 29 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 7" |
| 30 | 11 | 12 | 7.2" |
| 31 | 12 | 13 | 7.5" |
| 32 | 13 | Big Kid 1 | 7.7" |
| 33 | 13.5 | Big Kid 1,5 | 8" |
Woman - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 2 | 4 | 8.2" |
| 35 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 8.3" |
| 35.5 | 3 | 5 | 8.5" |
| 36 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 8.8" |
| 36.5 | 4 | 6 | 8.9" |
| 37 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 9.1" |
| 37.5 | 5 | 7 | 9.3" |
| 38 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 9.4" |
| 38.5 | 6 | 8 | 9.5" |
| 39 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 9.7" |
| 39.5 | 7 | 9 | 9.9" |
| 40 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 10" |
| 40.5 | 8 | 10 | 10.2" |
| 41 | 8.5 | 10.5 | 10.3" |
| 41.5 | 9 | 11 | 10.5" |
| 42 | 9.5 | 11.5 | 10.7" |
| 42.5 | 10 | 12 | 10.9" |
Man - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 9" |
| 39 | 5.5 | 6 | 9.3" |
| 39.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 9.5" |
| 40 | 6.5 | 7 | 9.6" |
| 40.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9.8" |
| 41 | 7.5 | 8 | 9.9" |
| 41.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 10.1" |
| 42 | 8.5 | 9 | 10.3" |
| 42.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10.4" |
| 43 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.6" |
| 43.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 10.8" |
| 44 | 10.5 | 11 | 10.9" |
| 44.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 11.1" |
| 45 | 11.5 | 12 | 11.3" |
| 46 | 12.5 | 13 | 11.6" |
| 47 | 13.5 | 14 | 11.9" |
| 48 | 14.5 | 15 | 12.2" |