Ankara, also known as African wax print fabric, is a vibrant, adorable and colorful fabric widely used in African fashion. It's incredibly versatile, allowing for a variety of outfits to be crafted. Here are different categories of outfits you can sew using Ankara materials:
- Ankara Mini Dresses: Shorter dresses are suitable for so many casual or semi-formal occasions. Your short gown would look good with high heel shoes.
- Peplum and crop tops; You can use your Ankara material to make dresses with flared ruffle or peplum at the waist, adding a stylish touch. Peplum blouses can be paired with skirts, trousers, or shorts for a stylish ensemble. You have the choice of using just a particular type of material like Ankara or you could combine different materials to produce an Ankara top.
Crop Tops are short tops that usually end above the waist are perfect for casual events. They are mostly common among the younger ladies
- Ankara Kaftan: They are usually loose-fitting, long and perfect for relaxed and elegant occasions. You can compliment your kaftan gowns with headwrap made with materials like; lace, adire, etc.
- Top and wrapper; You can actually use an Ankara material to create this beautiful and adorable outfit. Wear a very simple top designed with unique sleeves and you can go with any brand of material.
- Tops with collar neck design; This is another beautiful style of attire every woman can wear to any event. The good thing about the attire is that you can create the style using any type of material.
