These are the 30 super gorgeous ankara dinner dresses you should be adding to your wardrobe.
Check out these 30 super gorgeous ankara dinner dresses you should be adding to your wardrobe a confirmed fashionista. Women love dinner and it’s no doubt it’s a great opportunity for them to dress up and look their best. Whether it’s on a romantic date with your significant other, a school reunion dinner, a bridal reception or any of such events and celebrations, looking good cannot be ignored.
You don’t want to be looking like @Missmoshiku popularly known as #5kBae and #KeepTheChangeBruh who looked like a slay queen on her social media profile but was looking very plain and ordinary when she was invited as a guest to 92.9 R2FM Ibadan. Even though this young lady is a beautiful woman, she disappointed Nigerians expectation because she failed to use the opportunity to show off her good looks. And as such, Nigerians descended on her and almost ripped her to shreds as many were calling her ugly.
Take it or leave, it doesn’t matter how beautiful or not so good looking you consider yourself to be as a woman, there needs to be some kind of fashion sense and coordination of outfits for different kinds of outings. Just the way you’ll not be caught wearing a dinner dress to the beach, the same way you should not be wearing a casual outfit to a proper dinner.
Below are about 30 super gorgeous ankara dinner dresses to get you some ideas and inspirations on how to dress for your next dinner party. Whether you do not have ankara dinners dresses or looking for more gowns to add to your wardrobe, these photos will help you in getting your slay mojo on.
Good luck as you find the perfect ankara dinner dresses that fit well with your personal style, stature and size. Let’s do it!
Talented Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson Okojie wore this gorgeous ankara dinner dress yesterday April 3 to her swearing in as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Entertainment, Arts and Culture to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state.
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What do you think of these 30 super gorgeous ankara dinner dresses? Do you think they are beautiful enough for you to add to your wardrobe as a confirmed fashionista? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
Check out these 30 super fabulous ankara plus size pleated dresses for curvy women. Anyone who has been following the latest fashion trends knows there’s almost no style a plus size woman cannot rock. Gone are the day’s designers made beautiful and trendy clothes for any petite sized women. Today’s styles have become all-inclusive as many fashion brands are now adding plus sized women into their collection while some are even designing exclusively for the big-sized woman.
And the trends are not only even coming out from the designers today. Many plus size women have taken it upon themselves to make sure bigger women are no longer ignored when it comes to fashion and looking good. They have turned to do it yourself (DIY) dressmakers who make the right dresses to fit for themselves.
And with many plus size bloggers sharing their styles and letting the world know they can look great with the right style, they have managed to put big sized women on the fashion map where even top designers can no longer ignore them.
With so many styles now available for curvy women, in this post, we’re sharing some 15 super fabulous ankara plus size pleated dresses for curvy women. As most of you already know, the plus sized woman is no longer left out in the fashion scene. Whether you’re a lover of the African print fabric or other western ones, there are a lot of options for today’s big women. Depending on the style you’re looking forward to making, you can choose to go for the classic ankara African print fabric or go for the chiffon African print fabric that is more soft and flowy. So, check out the 30 ankara plus size pleated dresses below and start rocking them like the slay queens and pepper dem gang fashionistas of the moment.
Good luck as you develop your fashion style daily!!!
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Here are 42 comfortable maternity outfits pregnant women can rock and slay. Are you pregnant and thinking you’ll not be able to dress well and look great as you used to? Well, if that was your thought, we’ll let you know you can always slay even as a pregnant woman. There are many comfortable maternity outfits that cater for the different stages of pregnancy as well as their different sizes.
Whether you like rocking pants and tops, skirts and blouses, or dresses, there are unlimited styles for pregnant women to choose from. Yes we know, pregnancy usually make your belly bulge out and gives it a different shape and size from your normal look, but that’s the same reason there are outfits specially designed to take care of the extra bulge in your belly and still make you feel comfortable in them.
Please note, this post was update on August 30, 2020. do take a look at all the photos and choose the most comfortable and stylish ones to add to your own collection.
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American singer, Alicia Keys rocking a pair of white jeans and a matching sweatshirt and shoes. You can steal this her maternity look for a casual outing.
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American actress, Zoe Saldana rocking a stylish and comfortable maternity outfit that she paired with a white clutch bag. This outfit is very stylish and most importantly, very comfortable and could be worn for a variety of outing needs.
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Nigerian-American fashionista mum, Chic Ama Style wearing a comfortable and stylish striped maternity dress.
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Adaeze Yobo rocking a very simple but chic mini maternity dress. She’s the wife of Nigerian footballer, Joseph Yobo. She is also a model and a former winner of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) beauty contest. The wife and mum currently have three children with her footballer husband.
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This outfit is good for the office or a formal outing. You can wear it with high heels, as seen in the photos or go for flats. It depends on your style and what you feel more comfortable with. After all, being comfortable is a very important factor when pregnant women are looking into dressing up.
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Like the one above, this maternity outfit can be worn to work and other formal settings.
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This maternity outfit can be worn for both formal and non-formal settings. All you just need to do is to pair it with different shoes and accessories.
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British-Nigerian vlogger, Patricia Birgt is seen rocking a stylish and comfortable maternity ensemble of all black.
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This is a maternity look that you can rock to an event and look super fabulous while showing off your baby bump.
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This playful ankara maternity dress will look great on any pregnant woman. It is great to wear for a picnic, cocktail, or on a casual outing.
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You can style this maternity outfit for different occasions by wearing flat shoes, high heels, or a blazer over the dress.
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Above is Nigerian music artist and Mavin first lady, Tiwa Savage rocking a blue maxi maternity dress.
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Meghan Markle looked super stylish in this chic maternity outfit. You can steal this look for a work or a corporate event and outing. You can also wear it to church and several other formal outings.
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Another comfortable outfit for pregnant women we do not like investing in maternity outfits. This is because this outfit can be worn by both pregnant women and those that are not.
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This is a simple maternity dress that you can wear to stay at home, for a picnic and a usual day to day street wear.
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This gorgeous maternity dress can be worn for special occasions and weddings. Who says pregnant women cannot look as chic and gorgeous like they did before getting pregnant? In reality, pregnancy is actually the best time to try some of the outfits you’ll usually not wear when there’s no baby bump. So, take advantage of it and slay like never before.
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This lovely maxi maternity dress can be styled up and down for different occasions. If you are looking for something comfortable, yet stylish, this is one outfit to grab and add to your collection.
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This is one of the styles you can go for if you want to dress chic and stylish while showing off your beautiful baby bump.
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This is a casual maternity outfit that is being rocked by Freddie Harrel, you can rock it at home or add a pair of sneakers to it, as seen in this photo and you’ll good to go. You can also through a denim jacket over it if you want to cover your upper body more.
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If you love minis, this flowy ankara maternity dress is one of the cool styles to go for. It is cool and fresh and you can also rock it with different kinds of shoes.
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If you love bright colours, these are some of the comfortable maternity outfits that you should look into adding to your wardrobe.
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This combo is great for work as well as for a casual day outing. Just add a cardigan like Ella Mo did with her dress and you are ready to go.
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This very simple maternity dress will look cute on every pregnant woman. You can wear it out for a casual outing as well as for work. If you’re wearing it to work, you can also choose to through a blazer over it, to make the outfit look more corporate as seen above.
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When looking for comfortable maternity outfits, peplum tops should be on the list.
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Comfortable maternity outfits are a must as pregnancy makes a lot of women feel already stuffed.
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What do you think of AfroCosmopolitan fashion’s collection of some of the most comfortable maternity outfits styles you can find? Did you find any style you would like to copy or use as a source of inspiration for your next outfit? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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Steal these asoebi styles from this Mercy Aigbe Gentry fashion book. The Nigerian actress and fashion entrepreneur is gradually branding herself as one of the top fashionistas in the Nigerian entertainment world. The Edo-born indigene who’s married with two children is always posting her latest looks on her Instagram page which currently has almost 2 million followers. From wedding owambe styles to red carpet look, street style and everything in between, the Yoruba actress is constantly defining her fashion style and brand.
While she misses a few ones here and there, she slays it like a queen most of the time. If you like the Nigerian celebrity style and looking for some style inspiration for your asoebi styles, you can steal some of these ones from her fashion look book. If you’re not used to her style, this post will help you familiarise with her owambe look. Check out.
Look one is the yellow asoebi/owambe dress above. It’s is one of the actress’s latest outfit. The dress was made by @ceolumineeofficial while her makeup was by @beautifixx. She tagged it #owanbespecial. The dress, which has a sprinkle of shiny stones all over it is made with a matching gele head wrap. The actress wanted all the attention on the dress and avoided accessories.
When the weather is good, it’s always refreshing to get some cool breeze into that body. So, no too much stuffing like in the cold winter that you need to keep that warm within. To take advantage of the good weather, you can get your shoulders out this season without baring it all with these fabulous cold shoulder ankara tops.
Cold shoulder tops are like off the shoulder tops but reveal only a part of your shoulder because they usually have cut outs at the shoulder or open sections to reveal a bit and also hide a bit.
Cold shoulder ankara tops are perfect for people who want to bare their shoulders but do not like a full blown off the shoulder top. Depending on how you want it, cold shoulder tops can have a very thin or wide stripe that makes sure your shoulder is still partly covered. Cold shoulder tops have the same appeal as their off the shoulder counterpart but are much easier to wear as they only show a little skin.
For a day to day look, pair them up with a pair of denim pants or button front denim skirts. You can complete the look by wearing a pair of ankle boots, sneakers or a pair of flat/casual sandals. For a low-key night out with friends or colleagues, wear your cold shoulder ankara top with a pair of skinny jeans or leggings and complete the look with a pair of chic ankle boots or high heeled sandals or pumps. You can add a statement neck piece to vamp it up and carry a tote bag or cross body bag. For a more formal of festive look, pair it with a pencil skirt or chic pants and you’re good to go. Complete the look with a clutch purse and a pair of high-heeled pumps or sandals.
From runways in New York to London, Paris or Milan cold shoulder tops are one of the strongest trends we’ve been seeing often. African and African inspired designers are not left out in this trend. And with the way it looks, they’ll not be leaving the fashion scene anytime soon. Cold shoulder ankara tops are super flattering, feminine and create that look with a hint of subtle seduction.
Whether you’re a plus size women, average, skinny, tall or short, cold shoulder tops work well with different shapes and sizes and so, everyone is allowed to rock this trend and look absolutely gorgeous and stylish. Apart from flattering and showing off your feminine flair, the super flattering cut in cold shoulder tops create a look with a hint of an understated charm, whether you go for mini cut out detailing or fully open shoulders, the results are the same.
Below are 18 fabulous cold shoulder ankara tops you’ll fall in love with this season. Check them all out and you’ll surely find something that works well with your shape and size. Good luck as you’re about to rock cold shoulder ankara tops.
Check out these lovely off shoulder ankara dresses that you need to add to your wardrobe now. We cannot get enough of off the shoulder ankara styles. Whether they’re short or long dresses, blouses to wear on top of skirts or tops, an off shoulder ankara outfit is a versatile and trendy attire that has received a lot of attention from the fashion goddesses.
Whether you’re planning to attend a wedding, a prom, or on a casual outing, there’s always an off the shoulder ankara outfit to fit almost every kind of occasion. From straight dresses to body hugging ones, gathred or pleated, long or short, the choices are diverse. Below are some lovely off shoulder ankara dresses that you need to add to your wardrobe now. Check them all out and make a choice or get the inspiration to create your own unique pieces.
Hello ladies, let’s take a look at the best way to rock off shoulder ankara tops with skirts. The off shoulder tops has been a popular one among ankara lovers and is just becoming irresistible not to own one or more pieces.
But to look like a true fashionista in this amazing trend, it’s important to know the best way to rock it and slay by taking a look at how other ladies and trendsetters are pairing up this trend. You don’t want to wear your own off shoulder ankara top with a skirt and look stupidly ridiculous in it, do you? So, it’s important to take a cue from the slay queens.
One great thing about off shoulder tops is the fact that they’re very versatile pieces. Depending on how you want it, you can sew the sleeves so they remain permanent or so they are detachable with buttons. If you make the shoulder detachable, it means you can rock them as an off the shoulder ankara top or a sleeveless ankara top – which will make it look like two entirely different ankara tops.
From crop tops to cape tops, peplums and more, of the shoulder blouses comes in various styles and sizes. This makes it easier for women with different shapes and size to find an off shoulder ankara top to pair with a piece of skirt to goes well with their body structures.
Another thing about off shoulder tops is the fact that you can rock them as casual and as formal or red carpet looks. It’s all about how it’s tailored and the type of shoes and accessories you paired it up with to complete the look. To help you start to get an idea of how other women like you are rocking the off shoulder ankara tops with skirts, check out these 24 photos and start taking advantage of the trend for your wardrobe upgrade.
Good luck as you find the off shoulder ankara tops with skirts styles that fit your personality and rock it like a slay queen. Let’s go!!!
Check out these 17 uber lovely ankara African print styles for teenagers and you’ll fall in love with them all. If you’re a teenager and have not embraced the ankara African print fabric, then you’re definitely missing some trendy styles that will set you apart from the rest of your peers. The ankara African print fabric has become an acceptable fabric for making high street outfits as well as top haute couture attires.
Designers like Stella Jean have embraced the fabric and is one of the prominent one used for most of it designers. Even Gucci and other top designer brands have been seen using the Ankara African print fabric for some of its collection. And we cannot even begin to count the numerous international celebrities that have stylishly rocked different outfits made with the Ankara African print fabric.
If you’re a teenager who is already in love with the African print or one that’s just trying to find a way to give its love to African and African inspired designs, take a look at these 17 uber lovely ankara African print styles for teenagers and see which one is right and perfect for you.
Cute for days! This ankara shorts jumpsuit will make every teenager look cute, stylish and as a true fashionista. Whether it was a casual outing or a special event, you can do no wrong in this ankara jumpsuit.
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Like this model, you can you a belt on this dress and give it a different touch. It would look like a different dress. Like killing two birds with one stone.
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Like the dress above, you can add a belt to make it more fitted and look like another style.
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This is a lovely mini dress that will look great on teenagers and young women as well. This is a very versatile piece that is must as it can be rocked to different kinds of occasions.
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This ankara mini dress with cape will look cute on teenagers. The dress is fitted and the asymmetric cape made it look like a statement piece with some character and style.
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This mini ankara dashiki dress will look cute on every teenager. The dashiki fabric has been very popular in the last few years and is being used to make great ankara styles for teenagers as well as men, women, and kids.
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This is a lovely ankara skirt and mini coat that will look gorgeous on teenagers. It is smart and versatile and can be word to different types of outing and events.
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This ankara top and shorts can be styled up and down by teenagers. Style it down by wearing a pair of sneakers or flat sandals. Depending on the weather, you can style it up by wearing a pair of high-heeled sandals, pumps, chic winter boots.
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The lovely ankara off the shoulder dress is great for teenagers and can be worn in both casual and formal settings. It’s all about the shoes, accessories, and hairstyles that you can use in completing the look that will make the difference in each type of outing or event.
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This ankara mini dress is a combination of bold colours and unique style. Great for teenagers.
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This stylish and chic pin-up dress will look gorgeous on every teenager and can be dressed up and dressed down to meet a variety of your fashion needs.
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This unicolour dress combined with ankara blazer will look great on any teenager. And you can style it up and down as well. Very versatile ankara outfit for different occasions.
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This is another ankara jumpsuit outfit that will look great on teenagers.
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What do you this of these uber lovely ankara African print styles for teenagers? Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below. We can’t wait to hear from you. Good luck and keep on looking stylish like the true fashionista that you are.
The fashion Gods have shined on off the shoulder outlook and fashionistas are rocking it in many ways. Whether they’re wearing it as a dress, a blouse on a skirt or top, they types of the design and styling you’ll come across are just numerous. If you haven’t tried this trend and in the mood to go for it, and off the shoulder blouse worn on top of a jean pant is the right choice to start with.
To help you get an idea on the best way to rock an off the shoulder blouse with jeans, check all of the pictures below and see how other fashionable ladies are doing it. The length, shapes and designs of these off the shoulder blouses are different, this means, there are one or more styles to suit every kind of size and shape a lady has.
If you’re an ankara African print addict, there’s no need to worry. All of these tops can be made with the fabric. So, just pick a style and let you designer get to work and create your own unique piece for you.
Above, multiple award-winning artist and Umbrella singer, Rihanna wears Jacquemus blue and white stripes v-neck off the shoulder blouse with jeans. She completed the look with glittering stones high heeled shoes, two necklaces and dark sunglasses. Her hair is styled and wrapped into a bun.
Crop tops are also in vogue. They always come and go. If you have that banging body with well-toned abs that you’ll like to show off, a crop top off the shoulder blouse with jeans is the perfect choice to pull it off.
Here’s another blue and white stripes off the shoulder top worn over a pair of black jeans.
Above, Kourtney Kardashian rocked the trend with a pair of shredded denim pants with an off the shoulder blouse.
When you combine it well, the denim on denim look is cute. Try it out as pictured here or be creative and give it a little but of twist.
This blue and white stripes off the shoulder blouse is different from that of Rihanna and it blends well the white jeans it was paired with.
If you don’t feel like showing off your two shoulders, this off the shoulder blouse on one side is the perfect choice to pair with your jean and start rocking the trend.
If you like bright and bold colours like ankara African prints, this is an example of how you should be rocking your off the shoulder blouse with jeans.
This beige off the shoulder t-shirt is casual and can be dressed up as well. It’s the perfect combination with a pair of jean pant. For a casual look, you can complete it with a pair of sneakers. To dress it up, wear a pair of high heels and complete the look with a clutch purse and some other stylish accessories.
The neck scarf just added a different kind of touch to this off the shoulder blouse with jeans outfit.
Another crop top style that you can go for if you have a flat belly and would love to show it off.
You can take over the street with this urban chic look.
And here’s with a very feminine off the shoulder top.
Sometimes, your kind of work may not allow you to wear bright coloured ankara outfits. But the weekend is a total story altogether as it allows you to rock the vibrant and attention-grabbing African print fabric. And when the weather is right, an ankara short dress is the best choice to go for. This will allow you show off your gorgeous legs as well as getting some cool fresh air into them.
But even if the weather is cold, that is not enough reason to stop you from putting on an ankara mini dress. All you have to do is to layer and pad up yourself to keep warm by putting on warm or thermal tights under your ankara mini dress, wearing a pair of warm winter boots, probably wearing a top under your ankara short dress and completing it all with a warm and long winter jacket.
Below are different ankara short mini styles for the weekend, designed to suit many types of body shapes. Check them all out and find the one that’s perfect for you. Also, there’s nothing stopping you from taking two or more styles and combining them into one and come up with your own unique short ankara short dress. An ankara short dress that is perfect and tailored to look just perfect on you and flatter the best parts of your body. Good
Good look in finding the perfect look and I hope you find something interesting among these fabulous ankara short dress styles for the weekend.
Staying true to the spirit of the weekend, American singer, wife and soon to by mother of three, Beyonce wore this $185 Demestiks NYC Zeina ankara print off the shoulder flounce skirt detail mini dress to the 1 OAK nightclub with Jay-Z who dressed as Prince Akeem from the classic movie, Coming To America. The short ankara dress looked elegant on Beyonce and the colour is vibrant and fresh. In the middle is modelling wearing the ankara short dress.
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You can also have some fun by combining the African print fabric with some lace in a creative manner like the way this ankara mini dress was made.
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Capes are trendy and very much in vogue at the moment. Adding this kind of off the shoulder cape to your ankara dress will give it a different flare and push it a notch higher.
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A piece of trendy and modern ankara print fabric can do the trick in making your African print outfit look different and just perfect for you.
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Combining a bit of two or more ankara African print fabrics for your short dress might just be all you need to create that perfect style for you.
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Bright colours! Ankara African prints are colourful but some are louder than others. But maybe that’s the right mix you need for your outfit.
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