Incorporating Ankara or solid prints into
any look (Afrocentric style) is not for the faint hearted, it takes a
bold and daring fashionista to pull off the look 'untacky'.
There
are ways to not overdose on prints especially if you're slowly edging
the standout print piece into your looks so you won't end up looking
like a clown (prints can be as unique as they can come off clownish).
Another exciting thing to know about the African/Ankara prints is they have gone far beyond what they were in the past years, they are now done modern in vibrant and chic hues and fabrics.
Apart
from the regular cotton fabrics they come in, Ankara/African prints are
now transferred on luxe fabrics including silk/crepe de chine, jersey,
linen, lace, Lycra and so on.
Mixing prints and patterns for chic everyday look is chic and cool in the present days and you should totally rock.
(Not everyone will be bold enough to do 'Akin Faminu's' effortless and bold take on prints without mastering the art first).
These three pointers help set you up fabulously
1. Start out with print details
If
you're not sure about how to rock print, start out with bits as details
on your pieces. It could be print buttons, flap, trims on skirts, pants
and dresses or even on shoes. Slowly edge in print into your look till
you get comfy enough to rock bold print looks.
2. Wear print in a way that suits your personal style preference
Incorporate
prints slowly into your looks to suit your personal style, if your
style is casual chic find what works around this and then inject the
print statement you desire to. If you love modern elegant looks you can
infuse prints into the styles that work for you. The trick is to be able
to rock it effortlessly like you would your normal looks.
3. Choose prints in fabric that works best for you
To
be able to infuse prints seamless into your style, opt for fabrics you
work well with. Someone who for instance wants some print statement but
loves silk can infuse Lisa Folawiyo or the J-Label prints into their looks.
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