When Fashion Meets Taste: 5 Stunning Traditional Looks for Wedding Guests

When Fashion Meets Taste: 5 Stunning Traditional Looks for Wedding Guests

  • A wedding is a special occasion in people's lives and comes with some attractions, including the outfits for the day
  • As a wedding guest, there are various stylish traditional looks to rock, from Ankara to lace fabrics, which can be styled in different ways
  • Many ladies go the extra mile to make sure their style stands out and they steal the attention at the event

A wedding ceremony comes with a lot of varieties. It goes beyond what the hosts are wearing and transcends to what the guests turn up in. For some hosts, a unique attire (asoebi) is shared to the wedding guests, who then decide which styles to sew.

The choice of one's look for this special occasion tells a lot about the person's fashion taste. This makes some people go the extra mile to look good.

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Actresses Mercy Johnson and Anita Joseph
Mercy Johnson and Anita Joseph in traditional wears. Photo credit: @mercyjohnsonokojie/@realanitajoseph
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Let's take a look at various stylish traditional looks for wedding guests.

1. Ankara wears

Ankara is an age-long fabric which can be styled in various ways. Whether you sew it into a gown, a skirt/trousers, a blouse, or any other style, it still fits.

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To make your Ankara style look glamorous, you can blend it with a net material or any other design to give it a distinct look. Also, do not forget the appropriate accessory to match your look.

See pictures of actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie wearing an Ankara outfit in the slides below:

2. Corset designs

If you want to turn up at a wedding looking all 'snatched', a corset will do justice to your outfit. It is currently in vogue and is being embraced by many women. However, be conscious of your size and that which suits your shape so that you do not experience any form of discomfort all through the event.

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See photos of actress Anita Joseph glammed up in a corset dress in the slides below:

3. Lace outfits

Lace comes in different designs and quality, and they make wedding occasions colourful. Wedding guests can either sew their outfit with a lace material alone or blend it with other designs to give a unique look. Combining it with 'gele' will also give you a beautiful traditional look.

See photos of a lace dress below:

4. Jumpsuit

A jumpsuit is an integral part of fashion that will not be outdated anytime soon. It is unique and can be made with either Ankara, lace or any other material.

It gives you a chic look. It is essential that you wear the one that fits your body shape.

See photos of actress Mary Lazarus in a jumpsuit:

5. Boubou styles

Boubou are loosely-worn outfits that give off rich aunty vibes. It comes in different styles and can be worn by wedding guests.

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When picking this outfit, check out the colour combination and endeavour to match it with the right shoe and handbag.

See photos of media personality Toke Makinwa in boubou in the slides below:

Beautiful ankara styles for slim ladies in 2024

2024 is fast approaching, and we have about two weeks into the New Year. For fashion enthusiasts, this is the period to check out styles to change your wardrobe.

When looking out for styles, you must consider your body shape. Besides, the colour of your outfit should also sit well with your complexion.

One of the Ankara styles to look out for in 2024 is the long straight gown. They give a classy look when styled properly.

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Enenaite Blessing (Fashion Editor) Blessing Enenaite is a content writer and media enthusiast with over nine years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Business Administration, Delta State University (2014). Previously, she worked with PUNCH Newspapers as a Lifestyle correspondent, News Round The Clock, and Pulse Nigeria. Contact: enenaite.blessing@corp.legit.ng