Infusing the Ankara print trend into your everyday wardrobe can sometimes be limiting especially because it is still mostly considered a ‘traditional’ wear. Below are a few tips on how to work them into work wear, casual wear and evening wear.
Work Wear
– Layer with Neutral colours to achieve a chic demure ‘office girl’ look. As seen in the pic below.
Design for Love Ankara print dress layered with classic white shirt.
– Pair with solid colours. As seen in the pic below.
Ankara print top paired with solid coloured blazer and pants.
Casual Wear
– Pair an Ankara printed shirt with denim shorts or skater skirts. Complete with wedges or brogues or block heels for an edgier look. Maximise accessories.
Solange in Ankara printed shirt paired with denim shorts.
– For a city girl look, pair printed t-shirts with Ankara print shorts. Complete look with flats or heels.
Evening wear
For an evening look, pair an Ankara printed top or a chiffon top with Ankara prints detailing with bold coloured shorts; OR you can rock a sequined top wit Ankara shorts for that extra bling and sparkle.
Opt for sparkly accessories.
Other ways to infuse the Ankara prints into your wardrobe without going big is by accessorising. Ankara printed bangles, earrings and necklaces are on trend and add edge to your wardrobe.
By Rhoda Ebun
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