Ankara print is a well-known fabric associated with Africans, especially West Africans, and the colorful print has spread to some black American countries. The fabric is known for its diversity of styles, that is you can use Ankara to make any style of your choice. Ankara can be used to make dresses, both short and long dresses, skirts, suits, pants, hats, jackets, etc.
So, let's talk about the latest stunning Long Ankara gown styles that you can sew for your next event.
A few years ago, long Ankara dresses were considered old-fashioned, tacky, and non-pleasing to the eyes. But with the evolution of styles lately, long Ankara gowns have become the talk of Ankara fashion. Celebrities, fashion influencers, and other Ankara lovers have embraced long Ankara dresses as they are the ultimate definition of elegance, class, and modesty.
10 Types of Long Ankara Dresses That are in vogue:
1. Backless style
This style is for the baddies who have no problems showing off their bare back. The backless dress gives off sexy vibes, you can wear it to a date night with a lover, at weddings, or parties.
2. Cold-shoulder Style
This style is for the modest and elegant ladies. Cold shoulder style means that the sleeves of the outfit will have cut-outs at the shoulder areas of both hands.
The style is sophisticated, a look at the model in the photo below will convince you better.
3. Shoulder pads style.
It is a style for confident and bold ladies. This style will make everyone in the room look at you with great admiration.
4. Halter-neck style
If you're looking to add one of the most trendy Ankara fashion statement gowns to your wardrobe, then this halter-neck style is for you. You can wear it to the red carpets, dinners, dates, weddings, etc.
5. Plunging-Neck style
It is called a Plunge style because of the design of the neck- it is a V-neck long straight Ankara dress that shows off a bit of cleavage. This is a sophisticated style that gives off a mature and classy look.
6. Ankara gown with side-draped layers.
This is a popular style for Asoebi in most Nigerian weddings and parties. The details are well-curated, with elaborate sleeves and some layers of the dress around the waist and left to drop at the side.
7. Mermaid style.
This gives off the hourglass silhouette with some extra details. The gown usually has asymmetrical layers that flow from the knees downwards with the hemline touching the floor. It is an elaborate style that requires the wearer to walk gracefully and with great poise.
8. Corset-Style
This style has a corset placed around the waist area to accentuate the wearer's waist and highlight the body figure. This style can pose a little discomfort if you tie the corset part tightly, so it is always advised to get the correct size of a corset to ensure comfort.
9. Long-slit style.
Ankara long gowns with long slits at the front are among the trending Ankara styles. This style enables the wearer to flaunt her legs and draw attention to their shoes.
Fortunately, the slit can be on any part of the dress, at the back, center, right, or left side of the free.
10. Bow-tied inspired style
I like this style, it is creative. You and your designer can show off creativity with this Ankara style. The model in the picture below wore a halter-neck dress with bow-inspired art at the back of the dress. It is simply gorgeous.
