Accessories

Accessories are a great way to jazz up any outfit! Accessories can include a whole range of different things, some of which people don’t even know about!

1.       Lapel Pins

2.       Socks

3.       Suspenders

4.       Glasses

5.       Rings/Earrings

6.       Bandanna’s

7.       Bracelets

8.       Watches

9.       Ties

Accessories are one of my favourite tools because they’re often, very inexpensive. Further, it usually isn’t too difficult to borrow things like this because they’re almost always, a one-size-fits-all. Because of their cheap nature, it’s affordable to have a range of the same accessories, which in turn allows you to have variations which may complement your outfit. I’ve attached a video below about accessorizing which is a great starting point. Don’t rely on these too much – even if you’re not comfortable! The reason i’m pushing this so much, is because often, if you go wrong, people don’t realise. The reason is that accessories can be overlooked very easily.

Having said all that, don’t hesitate to get some influence from the video and pictures in this post! As always, if you’ve got questions, do let us know! Thanks guys, keep fashionable!

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Fashion across cultures

FASHION OF AFRICA

Don’t you just get mesmerised by the amazing prints and vibrant colors of African clothing!? I’m sure I do! African clothing has changed over time, however Europeans and Arabs have had great influence in the way the fashion of Africa has been shaped. Today we see modern day Africans wearing the western style of shirts, pants, dresses and shoes. Nonetheless, there still remain the traditional African whom combine their cultural clothing with the western style creating a infusion of exotic styles.

African Women’s clothing

Traditional women’s clothing comes in many different styles, prints with whole a range. African women’s clothing includes beaded skirts, kaftans, blankets, veils and other exotic materials. They are known for their outfits filled with vibrant colors and colorful jewelry. Kaftan is an popular option most African women opt for. It is a gorgeous full-length dress, made very loose and flowy with beautiful bursts of color and embroidery. They are usually made out of cotton or silk. A more lavish and elegant option is known as the African Queen dress, which is known for its flamboyant design and style. Unlike the Kaftan, the African Dress is known to exhibit the woman’s full figure. The prominent tie dye you  may witness on many African outfits is characterized by the symbols and designs suggesting fertility meanings, who knew that!

 African Men's Clothing

In East Africa the weather is mainly very hot, and men are found wearing Kangas and Kitenges, which are a type of T-shirt around their waists. However, the national dress for the Kenyan men is a full-sleeved dashiki shirt, which goes with matching pants and a kofia (hat).  Some men still wear kaftans but women mostly wear them. Tanzanian men wear a white robe called Kansu that has a tassel and a small round cap (kofia).