For African fashionistas, there’s no wrong or right way to style Ankara. Combining it with other African textiles, such as lace, Adire, Kitenge, Kente, Mudcloth, or Aso-Oke, completely works.

You could mix Ankara with ripped jeans, leather jackets, beaded accessories, or vintage tees, and you’ve got yourself a fashion statement. Honestly, you could simply wear a floral Ankara blazer with a geometric print skirt, paired with a neon hat and sparkly glasses, and rock it with confidence, because the Ankara piece elevates the other pieces. 

No matter how Ankara is worn, it’s creative.