Dear lady,
Are you looking to switch up your style this season?
Do you want to explore more fashion-forward African clothing trends?
We’ve got just the thing for you. Here is a list of some trendy African outfits for women that you can add to your shopping list.
1. Mermaid Dress
The mermaid dress is top on our list of trendy African outfits for women. Are you wondering why this style is popular? It’s no secret that African women love styles that accentuate their figure, and that’s one thing mermaid dresses are known for. A mermaid dress flatters your silhouette, giving that curvy hourglass shape. It can be sewn in different lengths and designs depending on your preference. It’s the best outfit for weddings, date nights, award dinners, galas, and red-carpet events.
2. Bodycon Outfits
Next to mermaid dresses are bodycon outfits. As the name implies, this outfit fits close to your body, outlining the contours of your silhouette. It partially hugs your body. If your mermaid dress doesn’t give you that hourglass shape, try a bodycon dress or skirt. You can sew it in different styles, and it’s perfect for any occasion.
3. Side Slits Dresses
Nothing speaks classy and sexy like long dresses with side slits. They have a way of making you look slimmer and taller. The style has evolved from side slits to front slits and even curved slits. You can also sew a side slit on your skirt. When sewing a slit dress, ensure the slit doesn’t start too high or low, so it shows just the right amount of those long legs.
4. Corset
If you’ve not sewn a corset dress this year, you must be the overall best in withstanding peer pressure. Seriously! The wave of corsets this year has been on another level. Ironically, this style was once thought to be old-fashioned, but somehow, it found its way back and took the fashion world by storm.
It’s no surprise that African women, especially those in Nigeria, are crazy about corsets. This is one style that makes even the slimmest women look curvy. Corsets have a way of tucking away all that belly fat, outlining your curves, and making your waist look snatched. Have you tried sewing a corset with Ankara fabric? Omo! It will make you look like a glamorous African Queen. You should try it.
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5. Off the Shoulder Outfits
The thing about fashion is that no outfit completely goes out of style. It only lies low for a while and comes back with a bang! Even the outfits we thought were old-fashioned are now called vintage, same with off-shoulder outfits.
The ‘off the shoulder’ look was popular in the 1980s. Now, it’s back in grand style and has become a fashion statement. Everywhere you look, there is a lady wearing an off-shoulder shirt, long dress, blouse, short dress, or crop top. One thing we love about off-shoulder is that it has a way of taking an outfit from basic to classy.
6. Kaftan
Being fashionable isn’t always about wearing tight-fitted clothing. Sometimes, you want to feel comfortable while slaying. That is where Kaftan comes in.
Kaftans were originally men’s attire in Africa. But now, women slay in Kaftans with ease. It can be styled as a one-piece robe or a three-piece ensemble. It is super comfy and easy to wear. The best part is that it’s large enough to cover all your blemishes. You don’t need to worry about your bulging stomach or waistline when wearing a Kaftan.
Most importantly, you don’t need many accessories to look glam in a Kaftan. All you need is a pair of heels and a hat to complement your look. This is one outfit every woman should have in their wardrobe.
7. Lace and Ankara Blend
In Afro-centric fashion, there are no rules on how fabrics are mixed or styled. We encourage you to explore your creativity and be versatile. It is from this drive for creativity that the lace and Ankara blend was born.
You can get a good fashion designer from Kainene to help you mix different types and patterns of fabric to create one stunning outfit. Whatever style you want, as long as you can imagine it, we can design it.
8. Big Sleeves
Puffy sleeves used to be the go-to style for our big mummies and aunties. Today, younger ladies have highjacked style and turned it into a fashion statement.
Puffy sleeves come in different shapes and sizes. They can be sewn as a bell, trumpet, or bishop style on blouses and dresses. These days, they are even louder and more dramatic, with large frills and ruffles.
When wearing an outfit with big sleeves, it’s best to keep the rest of your look simple and minimalist. This way, your outfit won’t look too busy or fussy. Remember, less is more. The goal is to look chic and elegant with less.
9. Tent Dresses
If you want something chic and comfy, a tent dress is your best shot. Tent dresses are loose-fitted gowns that hang freely from your shoulder to your knees. They can be short, midi, or maxi.
This dress is not for ladies who want their waist to look snatched. In fact, the dress has no waistline. It’s great for hiding that baby fat and bulging stomach while working on getting your shape back. You can be in great shape, but still want to wear something comfy. That is why tent dresses were made.
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10. Skater Dress
If you are looking for a casual and chic outfit, this is the one. A Skater dress is a type of A-line dress. It’s a short dress that is well-fitted around your waist, then flares out and ends above your knee. You can accessorise with a denim or leather jacket, sneakers, ankle or thigh-high boots, a skinny belt, strappy sandals, statement heels, and a hat.
11. Shirt Dress
We can’t talk about comfortable clothing without mentioning shirt dresses. As the name implies, these are dresses sewn to resemble a shirt. They are short and come with a collar and sleeves like a regular shirt. You can wear it as a free dress or accessorise with a waist belt.
12. Kimono
Kimono is originally made in Japan but has found its way to other parts of the world, including Africa. They are made in different lengths and sizes with various materials, including cotton, wool, satin, and silk.
Kimono is a good choice of clothing on a hot sunny day. It’s simple, floaty, and comfortable clothing. You can wear your Kimono as a standalone dress or wear y additional layer of clothing. It is also suitable for different occasions, depending on how you style it.
Now you know the trendy styles to try this season, it’s time to go shopping! You don’t need to look too far to find what you want. You can check out Kainene Fashion for different trendy outfits at affordable prices.