03 African fashion trends you should try this season

Africa has a great influcence on the fashion trends followed all across the world. The reason is that it is the second-largest continent in the world and has over 54 countries. The fashion trends that originate from Africa are always diverse, colorful, rich and so vast that they significantly differ from coast to coast. 

African culture features everything from Kuba velvet to Bubu and contemporary African printed clothing. It has been shown that a large amount of the trends followed in different parts of the world today are inspired by African culture. 

When we talk about fashion and style, African women are trendsetters. The major reason is that culturally, they take a special interest in how they look. 

This culture features floral, bright colors, African and animal print fabrics. In a nutshell, African fashion is beautiful yet bold. In this article, we are going to discuss African fashion trends you should definetely try this new season.

Best African fashion trends you should try this upcoming season :

Following are some of the best African fashion you can rock this season

1. Show some skin with off the shoulder style:

                                                 

When it come to create a look that is equally revealing and class, few styles speak louder than an off the shoulder style. It was one of the most popular trends in the 80s. Adorned by the chicest black women, giving them rich aunty vibes, off the shoulder style is meant for women who wants to show off some skin, some décolletage (just a hint), without being too revealing. Going both with blouses as well as dresses, it helps you set a bold and feminine look.     

You want to add more edge to a plain outfit, you should go for "Off the shoulder" style, as it adds elegance and glam to a simple, plain outfit. It also adds attractiveness and style to any outfit, provocation and luxury.

Dare to bare...in style!

2. Win with an alternative to the Kimono trend :

                                                    

The kimono takes its origins from Japan. It has been worn by both men and women as a status symbol. As a large and traditional robe in silk or satin, it is increasingly becoming a ready-to-wear piece.

 In Africa, almost every country has its kinds of large traditional dress, because of the hot and humid weather. Known as Kaftan in East Africa, Bubu in West and Central Africa, it is a cool outfit easily worn by both tribal and modern African women, from day to night. It is the most comfortable outfit. African prints make these floaty and flowy dress even prettier and elegant.

These traditional dresses are made using a variety of materials including satin, cotton, and silk. You can go from a traditional to a modern, casual to formal, by adjusting its length, choosing different materials. You can transform the style however you like it. 

This fashion trend is ideal for both casual and formal wear. It all depends on the design. Do whatever suits your style.

3. The oversized trend:

                                                            

Go for the oversized fit to create a style statement. From large bubu dresses, to pants, everything now should be oversized. No matter your fit, at least one style will match. This trend is also referred as loungy wear.

The lack of proper sizing can be attributed to the fact that most people due to the pandemic, has to work from home because of quarantine. The main purpose is to easily go from office wear to home wear. Most working wome all around the world has adopt this trend.  The reason is they want to wear a both comfy and professional outfit. Today, the bubu dress has hit their target, at it is one of the fashion trends adorned by the public. 

                             

Stay class!