Ankara is a vibrant cotton fabric, usually associated with Africa, (Click for further explanation)!! My inspiration for using this fabric comes from my husband who is Nigerian. Big up the Nigerian massive!
Now I will admit, when we first got married and the idea of wearing the “native” clothes came to me, I was resistant. However, over the years as I was able to come up with my own shapes and designs, I’ve dived all the way in and have a closet full of Ankara clothing.
This little number is really a crop top with the matching
skirt. But to get a more church appropriate wear out of it, I tucked the top into the skirt, to give the illusion of a dress! This was custom made by a tailor in Nigeria!
I also have a pencil skirt, and high waisted pants in the same print to wear with the top, for more outfit options!
The wedges seen here, are old from ZARA!
As a sports mom, cultural curator, and proud Belizean, Karese brings intention to every experience she creates. A multimedia producer and creative strategist, she’s dedicated to amplifying voices and stories that often go unheard. With over a decade of experience across media production, content development, and brand storytelling, her work lives at the intersection of culture, community, and confidence.
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