Latest off shoulder Ankara gowns

Latest off shoulder Ankara gowns

Ankara prints are beautiful. Ankara prints when combined with all-time favorite dress designs like off shoulder gowns, can result in some of the most feminine and lovely attires. The off shoulder Ankara gowns not only look timeless but are also exquisitely trendy, fashionable and attractive at the same time. Here we present you with a collection of the latest off shoulder Ankara gowns that you can wear for different occasions.

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Off shoulder styles are loved by every girl. The off shoulder Ankara blouse and dress styles are also versatile enough to look good on women of all heights and body structure. Be it a petite woman or plus-size one, there can always be off shoulder styles of dresses suitable for her.

Ankara off shoulder styles

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The Ankara off shoulder styles are seen in many types of attires including maxi, mini and midi dresses, blouses and gowns. Off shoulder Ankara tops have emerged as a comeback trend of African wear and are worn by fashionistas across the world. Along with these, off shoulder Ankara dress has also become a rage among the designers and fashionistas in 2019. However, the one attire style which truly catches our attention in recent times is the off shoulder Ankara gown.

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Latest off shoulder Ankara gowns

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The Nigerian Ankara gowns have been in style for decades and have been worn by the African people for multiple occasions. But this season, the Ankara designs seem to have made a major comeback with various styles and twists added to the basic Ankara attires. Inspired by the retro wear of Africa, the off shoulder Ankara gowns are being used by designers on global fashion platforms. Here we present you with the trending off shoulder Ankara gowns. You can browse through the collection of the images of off shoulder Ankara gowns below and choose the best one for yourself.

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1. Ankara off shoulder gown with slits

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The Ankara off shoulder gowns with slits can look really great. These gowns can be in straight, peplum, mermaid or flared patterns. The slit might also be high, low or medium depending on which look you want to get.

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This off shoulder Ankara dress with high side slit can be your perfect choice for a casual outing or a party.

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Wearing this pencil off shoulder dress with a short back slit can make you look very alluring, also the fit of the dress highlights the curves perfectly.

2. One shoulder gown

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One shoulder dresses or mono strap dresses are usually loved by most girls; as some feel too reserved to wear strapless dresses, while others feel the need to wear different styles of off shoulder dresses, which makes the Ankara one shoulder gown a unique type of attire. These gowns can be customized to be worn at both formal and casual occasions. For example, you can style a mono strap Ankara gown with lace and sequins for party wear, or keep it simpler with midi length for casual occasions. An off shoulder Ankara jumpsuit like in the picture can also be a good choice for such occasions.

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3. Ankara off shoulder mermaid gown

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The combination of Ankara and lace is always a great one like this fish cut Ankara one shoulder gown. An evening dress with this combination can be the perfect choice for looking classy and elegant. A mermaid evening gown sporting Ankara and lace like above is the most fuss-free yet elegant outfit that one can wear for a special evening.

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An off shoulder Ankara gown like the above can be the best choice for a more casual wear. The vibrant color and the floral print; combined with the flouncy sleeves and flared hems, can make for a gorgeous and bright outfit to light up any occasion.

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4. One shoulder flouncy sleeve gown

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A one shoulder Ankara gown with a one side flouncing sleeve can make you look absolutely divine. The lovely Ankara print combined with this ultra-feminine dress design can make any woman feel beautiful.

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5. Flared off shoulder gown

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This flared off shoulder Ankara midi-length gown looks incredibly feminine. The flared off shoulder maxi dress has a high front slit and flouncing design at the top which makes it an ideal outfit for a morning engagement party, or even a fancy brunch with your date. However, this style suits leggy girls better than the shorter ones as it will make you seem even shorter. If you are comparatively short then a dress like the one below can be your best choice among the Ankara off shoulder dresses.

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An off shoulder Ankara midi dress like this blue one with orange prints will make you look really trendy.

6. Pencil fit off shoulder gown

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The pencil fit Ankara off shoulder gowns with a side slit is a killer look; all women will want to wear a dress like yours. Pair them with matching stilettos to be the ultimate diva.

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7. Midi off shoulder gown

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The midi off shoulder Ankara dresses are the most sought after Ankara off shoulder gowns 2019. Wear these with stilettos or gladiators to turn the heads of every onlooker. This look can also be created by coordinating an Ankara off shoulder crop top with a same Ankara print midi skirt.

8. Ankara puff sleeve off shoulder gown

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The latest Ankara flare gowns are designed with the most creative types of sleeves. The off shoulder Ankara gowns with big flouncy and puffy sleeves are the latest craze in the world of African fashion wear. The puffy sleeve can be sported in various types of Ankara outfits including Ankara blouses, Ankara dresses and Ankara gowns. No doubt, the off shoulder styles look great on any kind of wear but an Ankara flared gown with large puffy sleeves can steal the show any day.

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9. Wrap up style off shoulder gown

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The wrap up style gown can look extremely beautiful when teamed up with the off shoulder pattern. A not so traditional maxi dress with quirky geometric prints and cold shoulder sleeves can make you the show stopper at any occasion. You can sport this very colorful and bright dress for weddings, parties or even clubbing. The colors and the geometric print is surely a fashion match made in heaven.

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10. Peplum off shoulder Ankara gown

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The combination of the highly trendy peplum design with the off shoulder style can make an Ankara dress totally drool-worthy. This kind of Ankara style is one of the most fashionable trends of 2019 and seems to be a rage among dress lovers across the world.

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11. Strapless Ankara gown

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A strapless Ankara gown is one of the most common forms of off shoulder Ankara dress. These are timeless off shoulder native styles for African attires. Nonetheless, these are far from boring and can be styled in innumerous stylish, creative and innovative ways. Strapless outfits are always in style and are favorite items in the wardrobes of every woman.

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An Ankara strapless gown with lace and ruffles shall make you look classy. You can wear the strapless Ankara off shoulder dress styles in long, short or mid length or combine the style with laces and ruffles to get a more playful look like the one above.

12. Off shoulder Ankara gown with fringes and flounces

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Adding flouncing sleeves, frills and fringes on the ends of a dress can be an easy way to turn a simple Ankara outfit into a glamorous one. Designing your basic Ankara off shoulder gown with flouncing sleeves; or stitching simple fringes in contrast colors can totally alter the look of your attire from a dab one to a fab one.

Quick tip: You can DIY these dresses yourself by just running a plain stitch to add laces and fringes from the market to a simple Ankara off shoulder dress.

13. Cold shoulder Ankara dress

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The cold shoulder Ankara midi dress is one of the extremely sassy styles which can flatter your look without being overly revealing. This retro style has made a major comeback this year and you should definitely give it a try to look great. Teamed up with an Ankara print, the cold shoulder style can look super cool and ultra-feminine.

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This long cold shoulder Ankara maxi dress can be your perfect choice for work. You can wear the cold shoulder Ankara dresses for even different events like parties and weddings. You only need to choose the right fit for your body and team up the dress with the best accessories to make an impressive style statement.

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Alternatively, you can go for a simpler version of the cold shoulder Ankara dress like this one for more casual occasions like a date, lunch or a movie with friends.

14. Ankara cape styles

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Ankara cape styles are very famous because of the modern look that they exude. These dresses can be worn with palazzos, jumpsuits or even jeans. You can choose to wear the cape style instead of the off shoulder Ankara tops with jeans to create a different look.

Tips to wear Ankara off shoulder styles

Ankara designs are no doubt one of the trendiest and most versatile outfit styles available in the market.The Ankara off shoulder style perfectly suits every girl out there. However, you need to choose the Ankara off shoulder dress which can enhance your look in the most desired manner. Go through the best tips to select and wear the Ankara off shoulder gowns without any mistake.

Tip 1: The silhouette of the dress would always define your body structure and decide the finishing look in case of off shoulder style dresses. Therefore, always, and we repeat ‘always’ choose a dress which has the perfect tailoring and fitting so that you can look perfect in the off shoulder gown style.

Tip 2: Try to achieve a balance between the color, print and the cut of the Ankara attire every time to avoid any fashion blunder. For example, wearing an Ankara off shoulder style which is too colorful and too bold at the same time can often lead to disastrous results. Try to keep it classy and minimalistic to get the best look.

Tip 3: Choose your accessories wisely. A statement neckpiece, a contrasting bag or belt can turn even the simplest Ankara off shoulder gown into an eye catching one; and do not forget to choose your footwear to complement the dressing style. Even nice off shoulder gowns can go wrong if you do not coordinate them with the right footwear, jewelry and other accessories.

Tip 4: Off shoulder dresses can be classy, trendy and fabulous. At the same time they can look trashy if you don’t get the style right. When buying an off shoulder Ankara gown, you should always consider the event of wear. For example, you would not want to sport a highly colorful and strapless gown for an office party. It would be wiser to wear a more subtle design of Ankara gown for such formal occasions and keep the flashy ones for suitable occasions like evening night outs.

Tip 5: Another main thing which you should look into while choosing the off shoulder Ankara dress style is your body structure. If you have a perfect hourglass figure, you are safe to try out any design of Ankara off shoulder gowns. But if that is not the case, wear only those outfits which will emphasize your best features.

Tip 6: Do not hesitate to experiment and mix and match; to find out the best Ankara off shoulder design dress that suits you and your personality.

Tip 7: And the last tip of the day would be to choose and wear a dress that you feel comfortable in and which you can carry with confidence.

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Conclusion

Off shoulder Ankara gowns are marked by playfulness, femininity and creativity. These Ankara dresses have been designed in various types with different lengths and sleeves to suit specific body types. But one thing which is common is that all these dresses have the trademark vibrancy of the Ankara fabric and print. All the latest Ankara off shoulder gown designs prove that Ankara can be tailored in traditional, as well as innovative attires and the results are almost always breathtaking.

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Chris Ndetei (Lifestyle writer) Christopher Ndetei is a junior reporter writer who joined the Yen team in May 2021. He graduated from the Machakos Technical College in 2009 with a diploma in ICT. Chris has over two years of experience in content creation and more than ten working in the hospitality industry. He covers lifestyle/entertainment, focusing on biographies, life hacks, gaming and guides. In 2023, Christopher finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach him at chrisndetei@gmail.com