10 Gorgeous African Styles To Don While Working From Home

Oyinlola Awonuga
Writer

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By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Style and Sports Desk)

I 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.

There are 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 make-up, you’re completely in charge.

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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 

It’s just seemingly not for the office but since all the work is done from home, why not embrace the glamour
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2. Ankara Shirt Dress.

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.

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.
Ankara 2-piece set with a strapless crop top and slit maxi skirt — Fashion Police NigeriaPhoto: 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.

Ankara 2-piece set with a strapless crop top and strap tapered ankle pants — Fashion Police NigeriaPhoto: 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

Ankara halterneck top with pants — Fashion Police NigeriaPhoto: 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.

Off-the-shoulder Ankara jumpsuit style — Fashion Police NigeriaPhoto: 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.

Ankara skater dress with blazer neckline and tie waist — Fashion Police NigeriaPhoto: 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.

Ankara off-the-shoulder top with daisy dukes — Fashion Police NigeriaPhoto 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

Mini high and low Ankara dress - Fashion Police NigeriaPhoto: 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.

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