Latest Ankara dresses and designs for every occasion

Looking good is one of the things that an African lady does not compromise about. The never-ending urge to prove how good African fabrics look has always been the driving force. Others have always been influenced by the need to embrace the continent's best works. Regardless of your background, pulling any design of the Ankara dresses is always a fashion hack.

African culture has stood the test of times for the past years. The onset of western culture in the continent had so much impact on the way people led their lives, including how they dressed. Westernization was at the verge of phasing out the culture until designers came up with special Ankara designs that stole everyone's heart. Ankara dresses have by far been the ultimate definition of elegance and most ladies cannot get enough of them.

Ankara styles

Ankara fashion is one of the oldest designs that has been in existence for decades and does not seem to be in any hurry to leave. The style has roots in the western parts of Africa but has been diversified to the rest f the continent and beyond. To prove that the influence has been intense, the style is not only limited to women. Men have also chosen to jump onto the bandwagon and appreciated the magic that comes along with the African print designs.

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Ankara fashion has one advantage, it can be made into a variety of designs and still look stunning. The design is not limited to a particular body type. These dresses have become the biggest thing and everyone is considering them to be a closet must-have. If you feel as though you are being left out on the stylish Ankara designs, these are some of the styles that you could choose from;

The official Ankara dresses

Gone are the days when people would stick to wearing official western designs to the office. As of date, everyone is all about pulling African outfits and looking so glammed up at work. The best part of this trend is that there are several designs of this fabric that you could try out. The beautiful prints on the fabric bring out a vibrant vibe. This is the type of dress that requires you to wear a bright smile as the only accessory. So far, these are the most stylish looks in 2019 that you could try out to the office;

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1. The midi yellow-printed dress with puffed up arms

Yellow has a special kind of vibe that it radiates. Blending in the print with black brings out the office vibe. The puffed up arms bring out the classiness of the dress. This is the kind of look that one can pull on any of the days and look stunning.

2. The blue and white printed dress

If you were after a look that will require very little accessories, pulling this blue and white print combo is all you need. It not only makes you the centre of attention but also brings about the toned body vibe. The details on the shoulders give it a classy look.

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3. Mellow yellow

The midi mermaid dress in African fabric is one of the classiest way of pulling an official look in African attire.

4. Floral print on blue fabric

How cool is the print on the warm colour? The design of the attire is ideal for the office.

5. Lace detail on yellow

The lace detail on the dress gives it a contemporary look. The print on the dress is modest enough to bring about official vibe.

6. The African print on peach

It goes without question that this combo is perfect for a Monday morning in the office.

The casual Ankara dresses

Before ladies thought of trying out these gorgeous African attire to the office, they would wear them as casual dresses. They have been the easiest to pull, especially since they come in different designs. The best thing about them is the fact that you can get creative and come up with a design and still look glamorous. Another thing that makes them a plus is that they are not limited to particular body sizes. How about these stylish African dresses designs;

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7. The blue, red and yellow print

The classy lady will find this look comfortable and easy to pull. It is one of the most stylish African attire styles that one can pull to social places like weddings. The blend in the colours of the fabric makes it more vibrant

8. The yellow and blue cold shoulder look

Blending yellow and blue has never looked better. The cold shoulder brings out the class in the dress. The wrap-around detail shows how comfortable the look is. This is another Ankara fashion attire that you can comfortably pull to a wedding.

9. The maxi red and black print

Slaying is not all about showing off your skin. You can also look good in a maxi dress. The look suits the conservative lady. The best thing about this look is that you can pull to different occasions and look so glamorous. The dress is also easy, so accessorizing can never be a worry.

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10. The thigh-high slit Kente print dress

Do you love the vibes that bright colours bring along? Would you mind pulling such a brightly coloured print? The Kente-print is one of the most diverse that pattern you can pull. The bright colours and different sizes of the print are what make it more gorgeous. This African wear print is one of the closet-must-haves.

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11. The purple sassy look

Are you after a sassy look? If that is the case, pulling this gorgeous dress is it. The different shades of purple on it give it a warm look. The minimal print of the fabric breaks the monotony of the purple colour of the outfit.

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12. The orange and green combo

Blending orange and green on African dresses has never looked better. The glow that comes with the combo is one to die for. The minimal pattern on the dress gives it a classy look. The flared arms make it more stylish, whereas the front slit gives it a fashionable vibe. The peplum detail makes it more contemporary.

13. The floral shift dress

The shift dress is one of the most comfortable African attires that you could pull on a lazy day.

14. The red-printed mermaid dress

If you are after a modest but stylish look, this printed gown is a must have.

15. The African printed mermaid dress

How elegant is this sophisticated mermaid dress?

16. Bold in blue printed off-shoulder

The off-shoulder design is one of the most elegant designs, especially when you feel like showing off some skin.

17. The layered floral attire

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This layered dress is perfect for going to church.

18. The printed off-shoulder dress

This is a casual look that any body size can pull. The modest pattern on the fabric brings about a vibrant vibe.

19. The peplum dress

Peplum is one of the designs that never goes wrong and never gets old.

20. Pretty in prints

This is how elegant a western style looks on an African fabric.

21. The printed maxi dress

If you were after a modest look, this blend of blue and pink maxi dress is the outfit to pull.

Fashionable African dresses for plus-size ladies

Plus size bodies are not so difficult to dress, especially with the wide variety of African attire designs. Regardless of the colour of the fabric or the print, the dresses have a unique way of reducing the exaggerated body sizes. They are some of the best designs that one could try out for a glammed up look;

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22. The blend of green and red

Blending red and green has never looked better. This is a comfortable Ankara dress despite its length. The simple look on the design makes it more fashionable. It is a casual attire that one comfortably pull to church.

2. The grey printed mermaid dress

Elegance and class are the best ways to describe this attire. Did you know that African attires are easy to pull in western designs? I bet you did not. This mermaid dress is the perfect dress for plus size ladies. The beautiful pattern on the dress tends to tone down the body of the model. This is the kind of outfit that will serve you in multiple ways.

24. Beautiful in blue

The blend in the different shades of blue beautifully tones down the body of the plus size model.

25. Black on red and yellow patterns

26. Yellow and green pattern

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27. Floral patterns on beige

Looking good does not always have to be a sophisticated thing to do, especially with the many options of Ankara dresses designs. There are several ways of pulling these attires without altering their contemporary look. They are the closet-must-have attires.

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