Who does not love rocking a good Ankara dress? Be it long, short, or midi, an Ankara dress can be worn anywhere. It can be a corporate Friday outfit, a church fit, or wedding attire. With the right accessories and shoes, your Ankara can take you anywhere you want.
However, just like any other Fashion attire, the Ankara dress has a new cool trend. Who says that you can only wear Ankara with heels? Who says an Ankara dress cannot be worn comfortably?
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If you look at your Pinterest account or the explore pages on your Instagram, Ankara lovers have embraced the trend of wearing short Ankara dresses with sneakers. The style not only looks chic but also highly comfortable.
Even the famous Adesua Etomi could not resist the trend. You can see a picture of her online wearing a short dashiki dress and a pair of white sneakers. This is a trend worth participating in. Be ready to raid your wardrobes for your short Ankara dresses, as it would be truly disappointing to miss this trend.
The most exciting thing to note about this new trend is the various short Ankara styles you can do this with. Most are short Ankara dresses, but they are all tailored differently. The first and the most popular are;
- Ankara short flare gown with sneakers: This goes tremendously well, and for the foodies, you do not have to worry about looking stuffed or having that food-bulging tummy. Your stomach is safely hidden within your flare gown. You do not have to balance on high heels, either. You can eat, not be self-conscious, and walk comfortably with this outfit.
- Short button-down Ankara dress with sneakers: This is suitable for any occasion. Why wear heels when you can wear sneakers? You can skip, hop, run, and do whatever you want.
- The short Bubu Ankara dress with sneakers: Ladies, you all know how comfortable Bubus are in their fitting afitrials. It is almost like the Ankara used in sewing Bubu’s. They are breathable; topping them up with sneakers makes your outfit extremely comfortable.
- Short Kimono Wrap Dress with Sneakers: A kimono wrap is a fashion statement all on its own. No matter what you pair it with or where you go, it will always be admired. Pairing it with a sneaker heightens the comfort level of the entire outfit.
In summary, you can wear so many Ankara styles with sneakers; a few more are Collar Ankara dresses, V-neck Ankara dresses, Button Ankara dresses, short Ankara dresses with bell sleeves, A-line Ankara dresses, and the list goes on.
Apart from the comfort this Ankara and sneaker combination gives to the wearer, it aids your movement and flexibility as well. You could move and dance better at weddings. With the sneakers, there is no need to take off your shoes to dance. It is a win all round!
