Ankara styles for women are so much in demand these days such that we wander if any fabric can rival it.
For first timers here, Ankara is a textile used mostly by Africans that is designed with a richness of color.
Ankara has different types of fabric wax, we have the Dutch wax and the African wax.
Ankara has been around for centuries and its always evolving as the trends are changing.
Today’s post is going to cover the most trending Ankara styles for women of all shapes and sizes.
Ankara Styles For Women all In Shapes And Sizes
Ankara fabrics are soft and friendly on skin, and also its color prints does have longevity and durability. Gone are the days of Ankara solely sewn into local styles. Now, designers are creating different styles and that speaks volumes of its evolution.
Ankara styles gown has brought its own uniqueness to the fashion world, and it has turned phenomenal and iconic in the fashion world. It has now become a must have fabric for everyone alike.
Ankara prints have now created a niche for itself in the fashion industry. Designers are now creating iconic and elegant Ankara styles for women that can feature on the red carpet event. Notable celebrities in Africa and also in Europe and America are not leftout in rocking the Ankara fabric.
Also, Ankara styles are being created in an eye-catching, gorgeous and exciting way. Some of the Ankara styles for ladies are created for both formal and informal events. These styles for women are also made in pair with Ankara styles for men.
Ankara print styles for ladies has been created into different sections and given different names
For example, maxi gowns are known popularly to give the rich aunty vibe
Peplum blouse top, gown with peplum, gown with A-line. You name it.
All these Ankara design styles mentioned above are created to make spectacular designs.
It is a good thing that the advancement in technology has been a great help for designers to make Ankara stand out in their creation of exquisite designs and collections.
This has been a great contribution to the fashion world and also made the evolution of Ankara set of iconic designs for women possible.
What are your thoughts? Are today’s African fashion designers bringing in the fashion edge? Let us know in the comments section.
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Ghanaian weddings come and go but the ones that remain perfectly ingrained in our minds are the ones that make a show of pomp and lavishness and we are simply here for it.
Over the last few days, the most talked about Ghanaian wedding on all social media platforms as well as wedding lovers is the Instagram wedding hashtagged ‘the set time 2021’.
From the planning to the decor, food, guests, performances etc have been received well by self acclaimed wedding lovers like us.
The bride looked amazingly gorgeous in all her outfits.
From her kente outfit down to her thanksgiving dress was nothing short of exquisite.
The groom also didn’t come to play at all. Right from their Ghanaian traditional wedding to their Sunday thanksgiving ceremonies, he was clothed in dapper clothings that was custom made for him.
We are going to talk about everything and anything that went on at Jenny and Andy’s wedding. We promise you will love every part of it.
Let’s get right into it.
First off, the decor
Disclaimer: we did not attend nor have any affiliation with the groom or bride whatsoever. This article is purely based on information gathered on Instagram.
The Decor
We had to start with the decor because it was what caught our nosy wedding senses attention at first.
The event decorator, @ot_decor has carved a name for themselves when it comes to event decors.
They did a marvelous job of decorating the engagement, wedding and reception grounds.
From the pictures that we have seen, we can boldly say they did justice to the decor and detailing.
Everything looked so heavenly and amazing. Check out the decor for the engagement.
The Traditional wedding
You can’t do a wedding without first seeking permission from the woman’s family.
Every wedding in Ghana starts with the traditional wedding, before you can proceed to do a white wedding and that’s exactly what Andrew did.
Their engagement ceremony was not short of glitz and glamour.
All the scenes from their engagement ceremony were absolutely beautiful and deeply rooted in culture.
The bride wore a chic bright kente outfit which was perfectly tailored by popular fashion house @pistis.
She again wore a waist snatched, curvaceous looking, bright red lace jumpsuit by @simabrew: after they had done all the traditional ceremonies they were expected to carry out.
The jumpsuit that she wore snagged beautifully to her body which could make most ladies green with envy.
She absolutely owned the occasion with no room for competition.
The Groom? A.B.S.O.L.U.T.E.L.Y nailed it!
He represented his gender with the perfect body fitting kaftan which was seamlessly tailored by Ghanaian top men’s fashion house @chocolateclothesglobal.
The theme for the decor for their engagement we presume was rustic and antique.
There were features of antique telephones as part of the decor which is the first of its kind for us.
You could see a pure look of happiness on Jenny and Andrew’s faces: and it was so much felt on their day.
The wedding
We thought the traditional ceremony’s glamour was enough….Glad to say we thought WRONG.
If you have seen their photos online, you will know that their engagement ceremony was just the tip of the iceberg.
We give a thumbs up to the event decorator. They brought the beauty of heaven to earth at the event grounds.
The picturesque flower tent was one helluva brilliant one.
Jenny wore a bedazzled gown number from sima brew which gave her a complete ethereal look.
Her hairstyle, down to her makeup were all on point. There was nothing amiss when it came to the looks of the dazzling bride.
Andrew also came in dazzling as any groom should be. He came in a form fitting white suit that was purposely sculpted for him.
The wedding ceremony saw a performance from the renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Joe Mettle with the two lovebirds smiling throughout his performance.
Check out how Jenny matched in on IG.
The Bridal Party
Now wait! Tell me, what’s a wedding without groomsmen and bridesmaids?
A very boring one at that.
From my observations on the handful of weddings I’ve attended, I can come to the conclusion that groomsmen and Bridesmaids are the life of weddings.
Jenny and Andrew’s bridal party was simply not left out of the dashing occasion.
The Bridesmaids wore catchy all forest green, floor length outfits, and the groomsmen in black suits.
They brought much liveliness and happiness to the wedding.
The Reception
Their reception also came in full swing. With the bride changing into a delectable reception gown that accentuated all her right curves.
We must say she was a stunning look to behold in that dress. The bride and the groom were seen happily dancing around with their bridal party and guests.
And as we have already said, the decor for the reception was topnotch. The gleaming tiles and lbeautiful flowers made the reception center very charming
The Food
We were not there but if @menscookgh are your caterers for the day, then you know the food will be peng!!!
Both continental and local dishes were served abundantly. I know the aunties stuffed a lot of the foods in their purses to go give to their kids.lol
Pizza, burger,jollof, banku etc.. We mean all manner of foods and drinks were laid out for guests to help themselves to it.
Photography & Videography
Moments like these can only be captured by lens.
The Photography and videography team also did a wonderful job of capturing beautiful scenes and sounds from the event grounds.
Three teams: @focusnblur @teamnhyira and @pn_events were in charge of taking pictures of all that went on at the ceremony.
@Blayzpictures did a splendid job of doing a captivating and professional Videography job.
The End
Jenny and Andrew’s day was full with lavishness and glamour but most importantly, it was filled with love and happiness.
A well coordinated wedding like this brings nothing but long lasting memories that only brings a smile to the face when reminisced on.
We wish them a very blessed marriage that is filled with everlasting joy and happiness. It is indeed ‘the set time’ for them.
When you have a wardrobe full of African print dresses and skirts, you are obviously ready to do a fashion battle with your mirror.
I’m not saying it’s not good to have plenty African print dresses and skirts. No! Far from that.
On the contrary, having an army of dresses and skirts in your closet to support your fashion sense is quite the ish.
In today’s blog post, we will take a look at African print dresses and skirts styles you can add to your African print fashion pieces.
As I usually say, you can never go wrong when you have cute Ankara fabric dresses in your closet.
Ready to be wowed by amazing Ankara dresses and skirts? Continue reading.
Ankara style by Afrikayla
In my search for elegant African print dresses and skirts style for this post, I found this stunning and gorgeous two set piece by Afrikayla on Instagram.
You will say there is nothing unique about this style. I know! But just know that, when you go somewhere else to sew the same style, it wouldn’t be the same.
image credit Afrikayla
Afrikayla makes African print dresses and skirts look yummy enough for you to want to claim some of their fashion pieces for yourself.
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When it comes to structuring African print patterns, you can be assured that they are good at what they do.
image credit Afrikayla
Not only do they deal in African print skirts and dresses, they also have a t-shirt dress brand line where they design the shirts with Ankara prints.
image credit Afrikayla
Visit Afrikayla’s insta page for more Ankara African dress looks.
If this African dress style you see above is not beautiful according to your respectable fashion sense, then I wander your tastes when it comes to African print fashion.
Shopez clothing is one of the top instagram African print dresses and skirts online stores you need to follow.
They sew delectable African dress patterns styles that are simple but overly gorgeous.
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Their African print dresses and skirts styles are always on top of fashion trends in the African fashion community on instagram
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Shopez clothing is mostly famous for their smocked Ankara dresses. I call their brand ‘chefs’ when it comes to simple but gorgeous print dress styles.
Visit their shop here
Two piece Ankara styles
I saw this two piece Ankara print style and immediately fell in love with it. Jealous people will say it’s because of her skin and that’s why the dress looks good on her. Lol
On a more serious note, African print dresses and skirts you choose to wear doesn’t really matter if your skin is red or blue.
It’s a matter of having a good tailor sewing with perfection. I’m a sucker for good sewing and I don’t intend bargaining with that.
This style speaks a thousand volumes of African print sewing perfection and I love it.
Simple speaks to me more than loud. Sorry but not sorry. Mintsauz is one of my all time favorite Ghanaian African print dresses and skirts fashion brands.
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They sew sleek but simple African print dresses for all occasions. There is never a post of their African print styles in my instagram feed that has got me disappointed.
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There is something so satisfying about the way they showcase their African print pieces
Take a look at this contrast print skirt they made!
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It is a typical African print skirt and top style in Ghana. It qualifies so much to be a classy African wear for the office.
Breathtaking Ankara styles have no rest until Ohemaa decides to stop making dashing styles. Their clothing styles are totally modern and on top of the style game.
Image credit ohemaa clothing
I am sure you have seen many of their African style dresses and skirts on IG. Actually, there is no dull moment with their sense of design.
Needless to say, Ohemaa Clothing is heading towards to be a Vogue worthy brand.
They make Ankara dress styles worth having in your wardrobe. Their store name straight up talks for them.
Ohemaa in Ghanaian language, means queen. Therefore you can draw a conclusion that they make clothes that are fit for queens like you.
Imafe credit ohemaa clothing
You can visit their instagram page here to see more of their Ankara designs.
Afrocentric clothing are becoming more and more dynamic.
These days Afrocentric clothing has now become the center of Africans around the world’s favorite way of declaring how proud they are of their African roots.
In the past, African clothing used to be hard to come by. You had to contact somebody in Africa, who will then contract a tailor to sew it for you.
And the worst part?
The question of how you were going to be able to get it delivered to you.
Don’t get me started on the amount of stress the sender and you as the receiver will through before receiving your package.
What’s more, the dress could end up not fitting you. And that’s where you will start feeling scammed.
Thankfully there have been various online shops springing up these days that will deliver to you handmade African print dresses online.
As a black woman, I endeavor to support black-owned businesses whichever way I can.
That’s why I started a blog series highlighting black-owned Etsy shop owners selling Anything African print related.
You can check out my previous posts on some Etsy shop Owners bg clicking on the links below.
In today’s, blog post, I will be highlighting one Etsy shop owner who is making it big on Etsy with her eccentric Afrocentric clothing online. She designs African print dresses styles that are overly gorgeous.
She is known because of her signature patchwork designs.
Due to her artistic nature, Valerie thought it wise not to pursue the one print dress style trend on the Afrocentric clothing for women’s dress styles on the market and decided to pursue the patch-work print dress styles.
She uses the ever famous patches of colored Ankara print designs to make and design the most breathtaking Afrocentric clothing.
Each design of hers you will see here; is not made from one Ankara print cloth.
They are patches and scraps of Ankara fabric that has been painstakingly and carefully patched together to bring out her lovely pieces.
The patchwork designs by With Flare comes in different styles and shapes.
She also makes afrocentric clothing plus size women styles using the ankara patches.
To be honest, each of the designs here has some kind of euphoria surrounding it which makes it all exciting to own.
Valerie and her husband show their love for African print culture, by way of infusing modernism and African traditions in their African print patch-work designs.
It is actually no wonder that they have hundreds of glowing reviews from satisfied customers.
The reviews range from how patient she is and how her delivery is fast.
That notwithstanding, her customers rave about how brilliant their purchased patchwork styles; plus they get to be the center of attention wherever they wear Valerie’s designs.
Most of the afrocentric clothing pieces you see are wearable for any and all occassions. You can attest to the fact that, each and every patch-work pieces are beautifully made and carefully designed.
Because the pieces are custom made, if you decide to order one, make sure to give the correct measurement specification.
The shop owner takes pride in satisfying her customers therefore it is very important that you give her the right measurements.
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Again, I must be frank with you here, because the styles are not made from one same print design, it is unlikely that you will get the same design again if it runs out of stock.
You can click on any of the links to purchase or simply click on this link, and it will take you straight to her shop.
Hold on tight to your money piurse because no one enters Valerie’s shop and purchases one item. There are far too many tempting designs in her shop which you can hardly ignore.
I hope you will support Valerie and her business. Black business owners need the most support they need as much as possible.
It was a pleasure having you read this post.
Below are links to the post on other black business shops on Etsy.
Getting yourself designer african dresses is a must these days. I have a penchant for wearing the most carefully sewn african print dresses.
Call me a fashion freak but it is what it is. As the days go by, so does the increase in demand for beautiful african fashion dresses increases.
Gradually, fashion people are towing the way of dresses made from african print. I mean who wouldn’t love to look like the rainbow?
For the past weeks, I have been highlighting stores on Etsy that sell handmade designer african dresses And this post is no different than the ones a highlighted in previous posts.
Etsy keeps on surprising me with the number of shops that deal in African products. From African black soap to Shea Butter; just name them. Everything African made can be readily Best found there.
In today’s Etsy African store highlight, I will be highlighting a store that has been really successful in making and selling designer african dresses niche on Etsy.
Alright. Let’s get started
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Laviye is an african print fashion store that focuses on delivering a fusion of african traditional dress styles with a flare of modernity.
Their brand has beautifully grown to become a house hold name in the designer african dresses fashion industry.
Not only are they making african fashion clothings, they are also empowering the african fashion niche with their show of their true love for the black culture.
Every dress design they make outlines the true nature of the emerging african black power that needs not to be overlooked nor downplayed.
Laviye is a great black owned business that critically portrays that black businesses can also survive in a world where blacks businesses are thought not to be sustainable.
The african outfits dresses by Laviye are truly made with fire passion of culture and real design talent.
Laviye deals in both men and women African printed clothing which are suitable for all occassions.
But for today’s episode, I will be focusing on the styles of african wear for women they design
Be prepared to get your eyes and mind assaulted with beautiful women African clothing and accessories you can’t possibly ignore.
Unique styles of african wear
African print jumpsuit
A vibrant and colorful african print jumpsuit that wraps beautifully around melanated skin. The dress is made from 100% cotton and suitable for all occasions.
Personally, I think this jumpsuit works for a party or a high society occasion. It exudes sass and class that silently screams black girl power.
This african printed clothing is a multi way wrap-around jumpsuit that can be re-styled to have 6 equally great looks . The ankara jumpsuit deliciously fits anybody size and truly runs true to size.
With this african printed clothing, be rest assured that compliments will be thrown left and right at you which will make you blush from your face to the roots of your hair. I’m not kidding here.
To add pure class and style to it, the jumpsuit has side pockets to fit your hands in. For me, any dress with side pockets is always a win for me.
There is always something about pockets that makes me feel good about myself.
Get yourself this budding beautiful figure hugging jumpsuit here.
A pretty deep plunging v-neck style of african wear that gorgeously flatters the body. The style of the printed clothing clothing serves pure angelic appearance that is hard to overlook.
This style of african print designs is a rare style that only surfaces from time to time. I’ve always wandered how it comes on the market without me noticing it.
It is one of the prettiest and best african print designs. Maybe that’s why it is hard to come by due to its high in demand nature.
Laviye out did themselves with this elegantly styled print top. The colors of the african print designs absolutely fits the style of the top seriously.
The cascading design from the upper waist is what catches me off guard with the top. I honestly believe the design could have done without the black bias. Other than that, the design is a win for me.
I am tempted to say that Laviye is the Boss of assymmetric neck styles. They cut such necklines with absolute dart manipulation expertise.
African print maxi length dress in a bold print fabric. The dress is carefully made from 100% cotton. It does not stretch and measures a whooping length of 60 inches.
To set it apart from other dress styles in their shop, this maxi dress has a turtleneck design with side pockets
Laviye has this dress lavishly made by hand just like all the designer african dresses in their shop.
Not only are they african printed clothing geniuses, they are also good at making boring fashion items like shoes and clutch purses look like the bomb with african patterns designs.
They are lovely right ? I bet you want to have one of your own.
Now, wait a minute! If you don’t own African print dressesthen you should think twice about that. Because let’s face it, the styles of African dress styles are the current trend in fashion.
The African style dressesthat are popping up are all so beautiful and elegant. The vibrant colors of the African prints also known as the Ankara print or kitenge prints produce the most stylish fashion pieces.
african print dress style
Ankara dresses are such bold statement dress pieces. For me, to dress with African print should not be a big hustle. In fact, it’s the easiest when it comes to its styling.
The colors of the print dresses makes it easy to get accessories to match with the style.
Imagine stepping out in an african print dress that has been designed and styled to great perfection. What do you think will happen when you step out in such style?
All eyes will definitely be on you wherever you go. That is the power that the african print wields in fashion.
African dress styles are enough to make you feel good and important in whichever way your wear it
Take a look at african print dresses below.. You will love them!
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Click on any of the African print images to purchase
These are all modern african print dresses that you can also have made for you. You can have the print made into any kind style for you.
African print styles 2016
African print dress styles 2016 you saw are not the same styles trending in today’s African print fashion trends.
It will shock you to know that african print dresses for weddings are so greatly in demand.
An african attire as a wedding dress is quite unusual but since the rise of the African print to fame, it has been unstoppable as to the dress styles or gowns it can be turned into.
There are various ways you can style the African print piece you have into as a matter of fact styling your African print attire is one of the easiest.
African dresses styles are simply breathtaking no matter who or what wears it.
How to style African prints
If you are wondering how to style your African print skirt blouse or dress you do not have to bother anymore.
Due to the kaleidoscope of colours present in all African print fabrics it makes it easier to pair it with the clutch of your choice as accessory or shoes.
African prints can be styled in several ways. If you have an African print blouse you can pair it with a skirt, skinny jeans, baggy jeans, etc.
We are going to look at the Chic ways to style your African print you have bought and has been sitting pretty in your closet for a long time.
How do you style African prints?
There are different styles of African prints which you can go in for.
There is African print blouse Styles, dresses, gowns, shorts, skirts, trousers, jackets, and a whole lot.
Let’s take a look at how you can match any of these african print styles.
How to style African print blouses
There are several possible ways you can style your African print blouse as stated above.
There are different types of African print blouse styles you would normally see online or in African shops. There are African print crop tops, long sleeve shirts, strapless tops, peplum tops, wrap tops, etc.
First let’s take a look at how you can style your African print wrap top with jeans
If you have an African print wrap top like this in your wardrobe, you should or can pair it with a pencil or skinny jeans trousers and with a pair of some stunning block heels or pencil heels.
For accessories, you can go in for hooped earrings made from Ankara and a simple neck piece to complete the full look.
There are other styles of Ankara tops you can go in for. On the whole, Ankara tops are better styled with denim jeans of any style with sneakers, heels or flat shoes.
How to style African print dresses
Having an African print will be one of the Best Exotic pieces you will ever own in your closet.
It will also be one of the best exciting moments you will encounter in the history of your fashion journey when it comes to styling it.
African print dresses come in several hundreds and thousands of styles.
Honestly, one of the greatest battles of fashion you will ever fight is the one where you will have to choose a style for your African print dress.
When you settle on the African print style you want to purchase then comes the easier part.
That is, the styling of the African print dress you have purchased.
The colours present in the African prints will determine the pieces to pair it with.
Shop this look from chimZishop
As with all African print fabrics, there can be as much as 5 colors present in the fabric or as less as 2 colours.
This gives room for you to style your dress with accessories and shoes you have lying around.
The most popular styles you can have your African print in are skater dresses, gowns, pencil dresses, etc.
On the whole, African print dresses can be paired with all types of heels, flat shoes, and sneakers. When it comes to accessories you will want to go in for minimal or elegant pieces.
In my personal opinion, wearing African print dresses and pairing it with loud African print accessories makes your style too loud. If you love attention, you can possibly go with a loud style.
But if you love looking simple yet classy, then take my advice and pair it with simple accessories. It’s good to show your African roots.
But I honestly don’t think you want to end up looking like a clown with the style that you choose.
Ways to style African print dresses
African Print Skater Dress
These types of dresses are normally designed to have hard net skirts underneath them. The hard net is what lifts the lower part of the dress.
A form fitting dress made from ankara fits any body size as it should be.
Ankara form fitting dresses are hugely popular in african fashion due to its tendency to exude classiness and elegance. As with any form fitting dress, the best footwear to pair it with is some good ol’ penciled heels or blocked heels.
Hooped earrings also match well with african print bodycon dresses. I recommend these earrings from this etsy shop.
A great online shop that sells exquisite skater dresses is Laviye. Laviye has an excellent collection of form fitting african print dress styles which you can purchase. You can check out their store here.
We can not talk about different african print dress styles without talking about gowns.
Ankara gowns, over the years have grown so much in popularity. Big Hollywood stars have been spotted in ankara gowns at important red carpet occasions.
Beautiful black young girls have also been spotted wearing ankara gowns to prom.
When it comes to accessories, it all depends on your preferences. Remember ankara gowns are mostly dramatic. Therefore you don’t need over dramatic accessories to pair with a gown.
For gowns, I recommend ChimziShop on Etsy. She makes custom made alluring gowns that are perfect for all gown worthy occasions.
How to style African print skirts
Just like the other african print styles above, you can also style your African print skirt in several ways. African print skirts come in different forms.
There are skater skirts, mini skirts, midi skirts, straight shaped skirts, pencil skirts, ruffled skirts etc.
Ways to style ankara skater skirts
Ankara skater skirts have hard nets sewn underneath to give it a ball look. This makes it the perfect skirt to pair with sneakers or some heels.
For a blouse, you can wear a long sleeved shirt and either tuck it into the skirt. You can as well pair it with a crop top. For accessories, hooped earrings also work well for this style.
Mini, Midi and Penciled Ankara print skirts
Any kind of blouse can be paired with these skirts. Penciled heels or blocked ones also rock well with these types of skirts.
The only time sneakers work for styling an african print skirt is when it is on the short side.
How to style African print shoes
I bet you have seen those classy heels covered in various ankara prints and you are wondering how you are going to style it if you decide to buy one.
African print shoes are just normal as any other shoe. You can pair it with any type of dress you feel it fits with. Well, with the exception of African print dresses. It clashes with it
But you can style an african print blouse with denim jeans or skirt and pair it with african print shoes Like this model.
There are several african print accessories which you can pair with your regular dresses. There are African print necklaces, earrings, bangles, hair pieces, bags,clutch purse etc.
These accessories can be paired with any regular dresses to add a dose of exoticness to your sense of style.
If you want stunning african print accessories, this shop should be your go to shop.
African print dresses are just like any other dress on the market. Everybody and any one can own a style made with African print.
The way you style it is your own choice. For style inspirations, you can visit or follow this page on instagram to get a fair idea on how to style African prints.
More african dresses styles 2019
These african dresses styles 2019 trended and they are still on trend
Where to get african print clothing to buy
You can actually buy African print dresses online. It is up to you to decide where you want to buy your beautiful African dresses from.
Marketing platforms like Etsy, have modern african dresses for sale in the stores.
Some offer custom orders where you can order for handmade fashionable African dresses to add to your wardrobe.
How to wash African print dresses
Although African prints are colorful and vibrant, there is a downside to it and that is the washing aspect.
There is nothing so frustrating than wearing your dress once and after washing it you realize that all the once beautiful colors of the print are all splattered in a mess on the dress.
The sad part is that It becomes totally unwearable. If this has happened to you before, let me know in the comments section and I will give you my deepest condolences. Lol
But, there is a sure and certified way you can prevent this from happening to your African prints. Want to know how? Continue reading.
The best way to wash African prints
FETCH A BUCKET OF WATER
Fetch more than half a bucket of water. If washing more than one African print dresses, wash in a basin filled more than halfway
ADD 3 TABLESPOONS OF SALT
Heap 3 tablespoons of iodine salt and add to the water. If washing more than one African print dress, double the tablespoons of salt
WASH AFRICAN PRINT DRESSES IN THE SALTED WATER
Wash the African print dresses by hand in the salted with only washing soap. Do not add washing powder
RINSE IN SALTED WATER
Rinse the washed African print dresses in clean salted water and wring out the water from the clothes.
DRY IN THE SUN
Dry the washed African print dresses directly in the sun to maintain the colors of the print.
Basically, the process above is the best way to wash your print fabric without spoiling it. I know you hate washing by hand but if you want to keep the colors intact, then you should wash it using the steps above.
Final thoughts
The African clothing styles here are ones currently trending.
These are the best and stylish kente styles. They are absolutely show stoppers. Kente cloth dress these days can not be ruled out of African dress styles.
In this post I will be showing current kente styles that are rocking the kente fashion industry.
How is kente made?
Kente is woven on ancient hand looms. They operate the loom with their hands and feet. The needle, which tread the wrap are placed between the toes.
A shuttle passing from the left hand to the right hand in deft movement inserts the weft. Simultaneous with the action comes the Kente loom music, a well known noisy Kro-hin-kro … Kro-hin-kro.
This rhythm made by the reverberating shuttle as they entwine the coloured yarns smoothly over one another to produce the dazzling double – weave strips of cloth, eight feet long by four inches wide. The strips are sewn together to make the required sizes. Source: Bonwire kente
Image source; @kaakyire_kente The Ashanti King in a beautiful kente regalia.
FEATURES OF KENTE
Kente is becoming more and more popular these days especially in the western world. The most popular kente cloth style in the western countries is the kente stole. The word kente originates from the Akan word “kenten” which when translated into English, it means a woven basket.
Kente is a very popular cloth in the western part of Africa especially in Ghana where it originally comes from. Kente dresses and cloth are mostly worn on special occasions to symbolise the rich culture. It would suprise you to know that kente is woven with the intensions and emotions of the weaver.
Thus, every kente has a name. At times kente can be named after popular people who have done great deeds. For instance the former president of America, Barack Obama, has a kente named after him. His kente name sake is Obama kente.
In recent years, the high rise and demand for african print clothing has been quite overwhelming. Gone are the days where the african print used to be limited to africans in africa only.
Not only is the african print taking the fashion scene by storm but its making africans in the diaspora much more aware of their roots and their culture.
Top celebrities like Beyonce, Gwen stefani,Lady Gaga, Rihana ,Alicia Keys have all been seen rocking their african print in robust styles.
I developed a huge love for african print clothings at a very tender age. I remember i used to be so annoyed with already made dresses especially the ones that came with the hat.( Lol)
But, whenever my mom bought an african print fabric I always got thrilled. It meant i was going to get a custom made dress plus i got to choose the style that i wanted (not without heckling with my mom on the style).
There are a lot of different ankara prints in the market that are easy to get. There is the kitenge,dashiki,kente and the tribal prints.
Top designers like Zara have categorized the prints named them as ethnic prints.
In Africa,especially my home country,Ghana,getting an african print to be custom made is not difficult at all. But, getting a custom made print dress can be quite difficult.
That is why I have rounded up the hottest and best african prints dress styles plus where you can buy them from. You can actually contact some of the sellers to make you a dress style you have seen and want.
Because these dresses are custom made,they are a bit pricy but i assure you that you won’t regret getting your self an ankara dress.
My go to store for custom made african print clothing is Etsy. Etsy can be and is a trusted online platform for hand made products.
I am even tempted to call Etsy an african clothing store.lol
You will find modern african print dresses online on Etsy. If you are skeptical about buying african dresses online,then your safe haven is Etsy.
Without further ado, here is the top hottest african clothing styles for this year.
THE TOP AND HOTTEST AFRICAN PRINT CLOTHING STYLES 2019
This is what i call a pure work of art. I just love the way the colors mix together to give the dress its bright look. It is a patch work made m different african print fabrics. The dress is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful african dresses like this is perfect for a casual outting.
Now wait a minute ! Don’t get me started on this african atttire. The detail giving to the style makes it swoon worthy. It is absolutely not your regular high low dress. Perfect for ceremonies.
Aren’t you wowed by this dress? The simple detail of the dress makes it so elegant. Simple really speaks to me. You can pair it with or without the belt.
This shirt dress is absolutely one of a kind. I have this crazy obsession with the colour purple. The fabric speaks alot. The horses in the print would make any one wearing it feel powerful.
…….And who says african dresses can’t be infused with satin?I simply love this piece by afro throne. The detail of the dress is soo on point. Its simply a statement piece. Perfect for all high society gatherings and ceremonies.
The styles of african print dresses are not limited to the prints only . It can be infused with other fabrics and it often makes the style stand out. The polka-dot fabric together with the vibrant colours of ankara print makes it so beautiful.
Need i say more? This piece is simply gorgeous and sophisticated i must say. The colours really came to play. Every detail is so beautiful. Its a perfect for al kinds of dates. It can also work for as an office wear.
I love rompers. This romper from laviye is exactly what you want to wear to that party or beach. The bold print style featuring the front belt says it all.
This off shoulder dress is specially designed for plus size ladies. It features a balloon sleeve which sits well with the style. It is perfect for all outtings.
I actually call the dress a colour pop because of the different colors featured. The african print is very beautiful. What is interesting about this ankara print design and dress style is that, it is available in the same style but different colors
You can’t go wrong with an african print clothing. This skater dress is so very elegant. The style of the african dress is so fluttering. It also features a sash. It is perfect for all occasions.
Fortunately or unfortunately i love african ankara fashion but sadly I’m not a seamstress (atleast not yet) so none of the styles here are mine.
But, If you love african print as i do then you definitely want to know where to buy some. Thank God the internet came. There are a ot of marketing platforms that deals in handmade african clothing. Etsy,grass-fields, truefond and so many others sell these type of African clothings.
You can actually order for a custom made style to suit the child.
HOW TO WASH ANKARA PRINT
.The best and recommended way to wash african print clothing fabric is by hand. Yes! If you want it to last longer, i recommend washing it by hand and with soap and water only
This helps keeps the colours intact. Another trick to help keep the colors intact is by adding salt to the water you are washing the fabric in.
But,if you still insist on washing it in the washing machine,then check out this blog post on how to care for african print clothing fabric by Louisa. Shes got a gold mine of information on african prints.
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Ankara summer dress styles are what you want to rock this summer. Trust me there are different styles for every season and summer is definitely not left out. There are various ankara styles you can rock for the summer.
It could be an ankara romper,swim suits,crop tops, wrap tops,bikini and a whole lot of styles. Summer could be irritating when you don’t wear the right clothings. These styles are here to save you from that.
You can also check out some of my blog posts below. Who knows, that perfect ankara style may be found there. I serve only the best in ankara styles here.
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This simple but beautiful off shoulder african print top is a must have. The print used is beautifully made which brings out the uniqueness of the top
You are about to see the new stylish ankara maxi dresses that are trending this year. I am practically possessed and obsessed with ankara dress styles.
In other words , my love for Ankara knows no bound. And it is practically because of that I have decided to start learning how to sew.
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy! I have been playing around with the idea of going in to sewing ankara prints on my own for a long time. But,as the big procrastinator I am, I keep on putting it on hold.
That not withstanding, no one can defeat the fact that ankara prints turned into maxi dresses styles are stylish and gorgeous. I have a cousin who is totally obsessed with ankara maxi dresses.
She’s in the U.S. and whenever she comes to Africa for holidays,she makes sure to sew as much as she can carry in her luggage.
Let me just say she’s a maxi dress hoarder.(lol) Does she even wear them? That’s another discussion for another time
READY TO GET YOUR MIND BLOWN WITH THE LATEST ANKARA MAXI DRESSES?
Before you view these latest african print maxi dresses, let me hasten to add that,
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Now that is out of the way, you can view and buy stylish ankara maxi dresses that are trending this year.
AMAZING ANKARA MAXI DRESS STYLES
This maxi dress is beautiful. I especially love the african print that was used in making the dress style. The dress features a wrap belt and pockets which makes it more beautiful.
This ankara maxi dress is totally neat and beautiful. The sleeve of the dress is not regular sleeve style that normally goes with maxi dresses and that makes it more unique.
See? I told you maxi dress styles are no longer having boring sleeve style. This dress has bishop sleeves which makes he maxi dress all the more appealing.
Finding ankara dresses which are already made is not difficult at all. Thanks to social media and various fast shipping methods.
You can be in the comfort of your home and order an ankara dress and wait for at least seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days to receive your order. Ain’t that simple?
Another simple yet beautiful ankara maxi wrap dress.
I can’t get enough of this dress. Everything about was well tailored and looks elegant. If you look closely you will see that it was made with two different prints but they merge soo well.
African print patterns are simply beautiful and this dress right here proves that. The off shoulder dress with a dapper puff sleeve is the icing on the cake for this dress.
We always see necklines in v shapes or round.Elegance indeed goes with simplicity. The neck line style of the dress makes it quite elegant and exquisite. If this dress is giving you ankara dress style goals, then I tell you, you should go hundred percent for it.
I call this designer the queen of patch works. She uses scraps from different ankara print designs to bring out this brilliant patchwork maxi dress style you see here.
Another patchwork design from the same designer above to fall in love with. Just as the patchwork dress style above, the style features cascading flounce from the neckline and stops at the half length of the dress.
This exquisitely designed patch work maxi dress style is just so divine. It has over 20 different ankara print scraps. These scraps have been beautifully mixed up and sewn to make this gorgeous flowing maxi dress.
Am I doing too many patchwork styles? Let’s face it patch work dresses are beautiful. It brings the fun out of the dress. Your maxi dress shouldn’t be boring at all and this dress is just the right color work dress for you.
African print maxi dresses are not used to being busy like this style. The assymetric neck line which accentuates the neck plus the straps for tying around the arm, makes the style stand out like no other.
This is a two set african print maxi dress style. The blouse is a no sleeve with a twisted piece of the fabric that goes round the cleavage area. This piece is both sexy and alluring. Perfect for that red carpet occassions.
Where my plus sizes at? Holla up in the comments section below. This dress was made with a plus size woman in mind. Maxi dress styles for plus size ladies shouldn’t be voluminous as it makes the plus size woman more voluptuous. This style works perfectly for all plus sizes.
I need me some ankara patchwork skirt. The maxi skirt which was made with different wax prints is on top of its game. The patches which have been intelligently placed together is wonderful.
Nubian tribal wax prints are the newest trends in wax print patterns and you should by now know why it is so. They absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. The choice of print for this maxi skirt style adds to the beauty of the skirt.
The best ankara dress styles are absolutely top notch.African fashion with its ankara styles and lace styles popularly known as as “asoebi” are here to stay. They are definitely not going to burnout any time soon. The african print comes in different styles.There is the dashiki styles, kitenge styles,kente styles,kampala styles and the tribal print styles.
It is so much trending that,it is gaining fame in the western world at a great speed. You will find the best of the best ankara dress styles here.
These styles are the latest ankara styles for ladies and the dresses can be worn on special occasions.
ANKARA DRESSES
As an african purely born and raised in Ghana ,plus coming from a tribe (I’m an Ashanti ) that boasts of a rich culture,African prints appreciation has been deeply instilled in me.
As a child, I always got excited anytime my mom bought me a new African print. It meant I was going to get a new dress to show off. I must say that,the beautiful ankara designs greatly intrigued me.
Check out breathtaking more Asoebi styles like these here
I mostly wore ankara print dresses to church. Dressing up in a new ankara dress style to church was a big deal at that time. I used to tease my mom that she only went to church to take note of new styles for herself and us(lol). Because, she would approach any one who had an eye catching ankara dress on.
She will first compliment them and then ask for the details of the seamstress who had it sewn for the person (lol). Trust my mom when it comes to the best ankara dress styles.
Those days were absolute fun.
DIFFERENT AFRICAN PRINT STYLES AND HOW TO STYLE .
My go to styles were and still is are: ankara short dresses and ankara skirt and blouse. The shoes and accessories for any ankara print were are simply endless because of the different colours in the print.
Black shoes and accessories were my best choices. Ankara gowns and long dresses were definitely a no go area for me (lol).
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Do you have a cloth unsewn? Are you out of styles?
The fact that the Ankara print has no limit in whipping up styles is enough for me. I’m sure you will love these compilation of latest ankara dresses
I am practically possessed and obsessed with ankara. In other words , my love for Ankara knows no bound. And it is practically because of that I have decided to start learning how to sew. Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy! I have been playing around with the idea of going in to sewing ankara prints on my own for a long time. But,as the big procrastinator I am, I keep on putting it on hold.
Ankara prints can be turned into any form of high fashion style any one wants these days.As an aspiring tailor,my dream is to sew exotic styles for my self and my future clients (wish me luck).
The bold colours of the ankara print used for these elegant ankara dresses are beautiful. It really leaves no room for it to have a dull moment. Ankara, definitely stands out amongst all the other forms of clothing materials.
Its richness in color and texture makes it therefore,suitable for all dress types. These latest ankara styles 2019 will blow you out of your mind
WHERE TO GET ANKARA DRESSES TO BUY
Ankara prints comes in different colourful prints. There is the dashiki, kente, tribal prints etc. In my country, black,red and brown ankara prints are mostly for funerals. At times there are prints in these colours I really I want to purchase and sew. But, the questions people are going to ask me when I put it on puts me off.
Finding ankara dresses which are already made is not difficult at all. Thanks to social media and various fast shipping methods. You can be in the comfort of your home and order an ankara dress and wait for at least seven (7) to fourteen (14) working days to receive your order. Ain’t that simple?
If you want to buy any anKara dress for yourself ,I suggest you check out Louisa’s blog. She has and knows the best online african clothing shops. Sorry to say she’s not a seamstress nor a designer. Just a blogger with a sense of great ankara fashion.
Some of these unique ankara styles can actually be requested for and be made. You just have to show the shop owner the dress you want replicated.
Always check reviews from customers who actually bought real stuff from the shop before buying anything.
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Thanks to you all who took your time to check out the best ankara dress styles here. Don’t forget to leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section. I will be looking forward to them.
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