Feature: Ankara Friday

Ankara is a wonderful fabric that can be used in different styles like jumpsuit, skirt and blouse, dress and to mention but a few. You can't go wrong with ankara when using the right accessory on it and it been sewed by a good tailor.

It can be in the form of a top paired with high waist trouser, be it plain or jean. The top can be off-shoulder, peplum, jacket any style you want. Long sleeve, short sleeve, sleeveless, depends on you.

It also is in the form of a high waist maxi skirt which is really modest and decent. The skirt could have a slit at the front or at the side be it the way you want it.

You can have it short or long. Both will come out splendid and mix baby. It's all about mixing baby! You don't wanna look boring.

Mix the fabric baby! Try new things. Be different and don't be scared to take risks. Make sure you mix it carefully you don't wanna be a laughing stock.

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