Different occasions to wear your African print

They add more style and colour to your wardrobe and outfit.

In Summary
  • African prints can be dresses, shirts, trousers, skirts, shorts, shoes, turbans, and ties among others.
  • When it comes to styling them and choosing one, your undertone, the occasion, the weather, and your body shape should be kept in mind.
An off-shoulder ankara dress
An off-shoulder ankara dress
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African prints can be styled to fit the occasion. They add more style and colour to your wardrobe and outfit.

African prints can be dresses, shirts, trousers, skirts, shorts, shoes, turbans, and ties among others.

When it comes to styling them and choosing one, your undertone, the occasion, the weather, and your body shape should be kept in mind.

You can wear your African print to the following places.

Weddings

For a wedding you can opt for a maxi African print dress, it can be a wrap dress or a flared dress.

The design should be comfortable for you. It can have a high slit, be just above the knees or below.

It can also be a shirt dress.

For men, an African print t-shirt, tie, or trousers will do.

Drinks and dinner with friends

As you plan to hang out with your friends, an off-shoulder, dress, shirt, tie, a short, and crop tops are your best.

Have the location in mind, the time, and your comfort.

Work

You can opt for your shirt dress or skirt.

Your African print top can be paired with a plain skirt. It can be black or white depending on the prints of your top.

To the beach

When having fun at the beach or pool you can wear an African print kimono as a swim cover-up.

Shorts and crop tops will also fit a beach setting or during summer.

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