The Ankara Trend: 5 Trendy Looks You Can Try(Photos)

1. The off-shoulder trend

The average Ankara fabric might seem a little traditional but it doesn’t have to. You can tailor your Ankara fabric into something as modern as an off-shoulder look. Whether you go for an off-shoulder top, dress or romper, you are sure to get that much desired dose of femininity since it allows you to show off your amazing shoulders and collarbones.

2. Ruffles

If you love the amount of life a flounce can give your outfit then you’ll be glad to know that you can go the Ankara way too. Tailoring your Ankara fabric into a ruffled sleeve top or dress or into a ruffle hemmed skirt, jumpsuit, you name it will allow you to have double the fun. That is, it allows you to enjoy the best of this African prints while you make that ruffled statement.

3. High waisted pieces

 As already mentioned, the Ankara trend involves bold African prints. As such, some people might shy away from Ankara for fear that it might make them look bigger than they are or that their figure could get lost in the unapologetic patterns. However, this has a quick fix. Going for high waisted Ankara print pieces allows you to highlight the smallest part of your body that is your waistline, leaving you with an amazing body shape to work with.

4. Flared bottoms

Speaking of a great figure and a highlight of your waist area, how about going for pants with flared bottoms such as palazzos or opt for jumpsuits with wide legged bottoms. This is a hot style you can try with Ankara for an enhancement of your amazing hourglass figure. In case you don’t have an hourglass figure, fret not because wide legged bottoms give an illusion of just that.

Should you go for an Ankara jumpsuit, you can always break the waist area with a belt for an even smaller looking waist.

5. A v-neck or plunging neckline

 If you’re the bold girl, how about going for more enhanced feminine look. A v-neck Ankara piece or better yet a plunging neckline one allows you to show off your chest area unapologetically. The Ankara prints could give such necklines a boost, making you look classier as it results in an amazing combination of traditional and contemporary fashion ideas. So don’t shy away from such necklines. However, remember to choose the right bra to wear underneath as this could make or break your outfit.

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