Tokunbo Blue Cord Dress

The Tokunbo Blue Cord Dress speaks before you do. A small abstract print in cobalt, sky blue, olive and charcoal, with a high frilled collar and full, gathered sleeves.

“I'm wearing mine today. It's comfortable, it looks elevated but still cool, and it's easy to look after.” — Yvonne

The Tokunbo Blue Cord Dress is the corduroy that gets you through the cold months without reaching for the same three jumpers on repeat. It takes its cue from two places at once: Scandinavian simplicity and the ease of an oversized Japanese silhouette.

Cut generously through the body, this is the dress you reach for on the days you want to feel put together without anything digging in, no waistband to fight with after lunch, no sleeves too tight to reach for your coffee. A high frilled collar gives it a vintage edge, and the half-placket button front and voluminous sleeves keep it feeling considered rather than sloppy.

Wear it loose with trainers for the school run or brunch, or add heels and it holds its own at dinner or a weekend away.

Before You Order

Will this dress fit true to size?

This dress is intentionally loose and oversized. Pick your usual size, or size down if you're between two sizes.

Does the fabric stretch?

Only slightly. There's a small amount of spandex in the fabric, but the fit comes mainly from the generous, oversized cut rather than stretch.

How do I get it on? Is there a zip?

There's no zip. It has a half-placket button front, so it goes on over your head and buttons partway down.

Does it have pockets?

Yes, it has side pockets.

How versatile is it?

Very. Wear it loose with brogues and socks for every day, as in our photos, or add heels and statement jewellery for dinner.

What's the difference between the Pink and the Blue?

The same dress in two colourways. One customer bought both.

This piece contributes to climate projects through Ecologi.

Fit

• Intentionally loose and oversized
• Take your usual size, or size down if you are between two sizes

On our models

• Charli is 5'8" tall, with a 36" chest and 31" waist. She wears M.
• Judith is 5'10" tall, with a 31" bust and 23" waist. She wears S.

• Voluminous oversized shape. 
• High frilled collar for a vintage edge. Half-placket button front. 
• Designed to be loose
• Each piece carries the Kemi Telford signature of confidence and individuality, designed for women who want to feel seen.

Composition

90% polyester, 8% nylon, 2% spandex. Prewashed.

Care

• Turn inside out
• Machine wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle, with similar colours
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry. Hang or lay flat to dry
• Cool iron on the inside, or use a steamer
• No dry cleaning needed