Photo: Instagram/laviye
We don’t know about you, but as an African woman when it comes to working from home, keeping it chic is at the forefront of our mind — which means anything sartorially African will suffice. They’re no bosses anymore and there’s no HR manager who’s checking your appearance and the dress code. Whether you want to rock your dreadlocks, or you want to keep it homely with your messy natural hair or going bare face without makeup, you’re completely in charge.
As you already know, the world is facing a dire time and there’s nothing more interesting than finding solace. As Coco Chanel once said, “If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack.” While we can’t agree more, there’s nothing, however, more comforting than dusting off your favorite Ankara styles especially during this period. So, here, we are highlighting great African print styles you probably may need in your stay-at-home rotation — because why not?
1. Ankara one-shouldered strap dress
Photo: Instagram/laviye It’s just seemingly not for the office but since all the work is done from home, why not embrace the glamour.
2. Ankara Shirt Dress
Photo: Instagram/ironyfashi This is one of our favorites just when you want to keep in line with your company’s dress-code policy while at home (of course, nothing is wrong with that).
3. Ankara pants, exaggerated top and headwrap.
Photo: Instagram/chicamstyle If you want to go overboard with your style, we bet you can never get it wrong with this look.
4. A 2-piece set with a strapless crop top and a slit maxi skirt.
Photo: Instagram.com/ofuure For when you want to feel more at home without wanting to sacrifice your work.
5. A 2-piece set with a strapless crop top and strap tapered ankle pants.
Photo: Instagram/ofuure And if you’re not the skirt kind of a woman, these pants style will be your companion.
6. Ankara halterneck top with pants
Photo: Instagram/laviye Although the time does not permit for a date night, you can never underestimate the comfort in anything halterneck ensemble.
7. Off-the-shoulder Ankara jumpsuit style.
Photo: Instagram/laviye It’s simple, relaxing and comfy with a subtle sex appeal. And it’s just so good enough for a work from home dress-code.
8. Ankara skater dress with blazer neckline and tie waist.
Photo: Instagram/laviye Let’s agree that sometimes you’re reminded of the office and Ankara dress like this will surely boost up your spirit that everything will soon return back to normal.
9. Ankara off-the-shoulder top with daisy dukes.
Photo courtesy Whether there’s a lockdown or not, under no circumstances should you lack a staple such as this in your wardrobe. It’s ‘everything goes’ when it comes to staying at home and whether you team it with daisy dukes, skirt or skinny jeans, you’re completely on your own (a.k.a self-isolation).
10. Mini high and low dress
Photo: Instagram/grass_fields Who said Ankara dress isn’t gorgeous? Or who said you can’t look your glamorous self in Ankara dress? The mini high low dress is completely for work and play and you can never get it wrong at home.
