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23 Ankara Work Outfits For The Stylish Career Woman

Check out these 23 ankara work outfits for the stylish career woman who loves the African print fabrics. Gone are the days ankara outfits were a no-no for the corporate world. While places like a bank and some others do not welcome the idea of wearing the colourful African fabric to work, a lot of other companies have no problem with it.

Even though a lot of companies now welcome ankara work outfits, it is not every kind of African print attire that can be worn to work. That iro and buba you wear to church and parties are not allowed in a corporate environment. You Asoebi outfits, mermaid dresses, bum shorts, extreme body-hugging outfits and other styles made with fancy laces are also not appropriate to wear in a work environment.

The types of ankara outfits you can wear to work are meant to be simple, classy, not too dramatic and also comfortable enough to allow you do your work. You’re also meant to wear minimal accessories to a corporate setting. In this article, AfroCosmopolitan fashion shares with you, the top 21 ankara work outfits for the stylish career woman.

Check them all out and see how these fashionistas are putting their looks together. You can copy their exact look or use them as an inspiration to put up the proper ankara work outfits that your wardrobe needs.

SEE ALSO: Who Else Is Looking For The Best Ways To Rock Ankara African Print Styles To Work?

Ghanaian actress, Joselyn Dumas wear a stylish dress that can be worn to work. You can steal this look now and look as gracious and chic as she looks.

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This is a beautiful ankara skirt and shirt to wear to work. The high waisted ankara fits well with the striped top. The top has statement sleeves that adds an extra element of classiness to the look. Complete the look with a pair of high heeled shoes and you are ready to go to your work and have a productive day.

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Pair a similar ankara pleated dress with a long-sleeved shirt like this fashionista did and you’ll be ready to go to work. Don’t forget to add a pair of similar high-heeled shoes for a more classic look.

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This ankara skirt paired with a striped dress is a great outfit for career women to wear to work. The shoes go well with the look and also appropriate for the corporate environment. The trench coat is an added piece to complement those chilly spring weather.

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This stylish ankara dress with collars is a great choice for career women to wear to work and still fit in in the corporate world.

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This ankara pants and blazer is a perfect work outfit for the career woman. Add a plain top under to reduce the amount of print you have on and pair with appropriate working shoes.

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This ankara dress and the look is another one you can add to your wardrobe for work.

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This is a lovely ankara blouse with a skirt that can be worn to work. The look is being rocked by blogger and Instagram fashionista, Chic Ama Style. The Nigerian-American mum has a huge followership on Instagram where she shares her fashion style and promotes pieces from a variety of African designers as well as African inspired designers.

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This another ankara work outfit that you can add to your corporate wardrobe. The dress is stylish but simple.

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This denim shirt and ankara pencil skirt is a great combo to wear to work. Just be careful how many buttons you leave open to avoid making your outfit look inappropriate for work.

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This simple ankara dress with lace sleeves is a great outfit to wear to work. You can do the same look or remove the sandals and exchange worn by the sandals with a pair of pumps.

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This ankara gown is just a perfectly stylish outfit to wear to work.

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This simple ankara collar dress is another piece you can wear to work and fit in. Depending on the type of look that you want to go for, you can pair it with sandals like this fashionista or with a pair of pumps. With the right combination, you will be corporate ready and off to your work.

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This ankara straight skirt with a white shirt worn by Style Pantry editor is a great combo for the career woman who wants to rock African print to work.

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Look at this straight ankara skirt paired with a white longsleeved dress. It is a great piece to wear to work and you will look corporate ready in it. Just look for a more subtle pair of shoes as well as a purse to complete the look and you are ready to go to work to face the day’s challenge.

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Look at how this ankara pleat skirt paired with a white button top look good this your favourite fashionista from Style Pantry. You too can rock this exact look and look professional from head to toe.

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This is an ankara pants and blazer look that you can rock to work and feel confident about your look. Confidence at work is very important as it goes a long way in helping you do your work as well as dealing with other everyday stuff.

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This another ankara blazer and trousers look that is great for work. It is paired with a yellow blouse and will give every career woman a professional look.

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Folake Kuye of Style Pantry looking very stylish in this ankara pant paired with a white shirt and a black blazer. This is a great and professional ankara outfit that can be worn to work.

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This ankara skirt and white blouse is a great fit for work. Complete the look with a pair of black tight, as well as a complimenting blazer like this fashionista to keep warm on days that the weather is a bit cold.

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This ankara dress is also a perfect choice for career women to wear to work.

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This skirt and blouse African print attire is also a perfect look to wear to work.

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Another ankara skirt paired with a lace blouse, that you can wear to your work and not look out of place. The look is simple and corporate ready for all working class ladies.

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