47 Pictures Of African Ankara Dresses Trending Now

Dressing well is a form of good manner, in a world where Ankara styles are all over the place, we have chosen to bring out the best and outstanding styles for you to stand out and slay wherever you go, the first step to being respected is to look respectable and our style should always be an expression of who we are every day.

Style is a simple way of saying complicated things, and also a way to say who you are without having to speak.

Ankara styles are better when being tailored well and styled perfectly and that is why we have put together this gorgeous trending piece in other for you not to stress or worry over having to look nice while attending a party.

Here is the list of beautiful trendy Ankara styles that we have got for you we do hope you love them as much as we do.

1. Modern Short Ankara Ball Gown

Modern styles can never be boring and it’s even more fascinating when it’s Ankara. This stunning Ankara style is one we might not get enough of this 2023. We also look forward to getting different designs of it. This is quite classy and elaborate too but does not worry, your designer should get it just right.

2. Ankara Playsuit With One Hand Long Sleeve

We already agree that Ankara styles are only going to get better and here is another gorgeous outfit that proves that to be true. If you like your styles bold and comfortable then here is one fashionable style not to miss out on.

3. Ankara Dress With Cross Sleeve

Here is an elegant bold Ankara style that definitely can’t go unnoticed. It is

classy and worth setting a new trend. If you are up to standing out in a gorgeous style then this is worth recreating.  4. Ankara Body-Con Dress

With an Ankara style like this, you are sure to stand out without trying too hard. This is an effortless trendy Ankara style for weddings

hence you should have it added to your fashion archive. 

5. Ankara Gown With V-Neck

If you are up for some effortless Ankara style then this is sure to come in as highly fashionable. 

6. Ankara Wrap Dress With Bell Sleeve 

Bell sleeves are becoming the highlight of every Ankara dress. They do have a way of standing out without looking too dramatic or less either. 

7. Micro Hand Dress

This is another outfit that can be described as highly fashionable and effortless. 

8. Ankara Gown With V-Neck And Ruffled Bob Sleeve

The latest Ankara styles have found a way to stand out and here is a style we are completely in love with. This is quite the Ankara of the year and it’s going to be around for a very long time.

9. Midi Dress With Belt

Midi dress has been around for a very long time but it has continued to stay in trend and designers have found ways to make the style more interesting.

10. Split Long Midi Dress With Raglan Sleeve

A sleeve makes all the difference in an outfit, and that is exactly what adding a gorgeous sleeve to a long midi gown does it. If you can’t make up your mind on the type of sleeve you want then the above is the style to inspire you.

11. Mini Shirt Gown

This is a really exciting shirt dress style. If you are up for something bold but conservative then here is an Ankara style that gives you all of that.

12. Side Wrap Ankara Long Gown

This wrap Ankara dress is worth being in every lady’s wardrobe, it is cool and fitting for weddings.

13. Average Dress With Cap Sleeve

We all love an Ankara style that keeps things sassy without being boring or dramatic hence we couldn’t help but add this to the list.

14. Falling Sleeve Ankara Flare Dress

If you are up for a lovely reserved Ankara style, here is one that keeps all the ass in.

15. African Print Shirt Dress

If you are really up for a fancy but less dramatic outfit then here is the Ankara style to give you exactly that. There are so many ways a shirt dress can be styled and above is one of those unique ways.

16. Cute Ankara Dress With Short Cap Sleeve

Here is another cool way to give your choice in style simple and beautiful. This is also very comfortable and easy for your designer to make.

17. Ankara Shift Dress

A simple gorgeous Ankara dress just lights up the mood and sets you up to grace any occasion with a smile. The style is always the best choice if you want to be comfortable on any occasion.

18. Ankara Blazer

The Ankara blazer is perfect for you if you like it bold and sexy, this can be recreated to look more formal for an occasion but styled like the one above is fitting for a wedding or casual dinner.

19. Ankara Flare Dress With Tiny Strap Sleeve

Here is a fun way to sew your sleeve, really gorgeous, and leaves more to imagine. There are so many sleeves in trend, it’s hard to one a suitable one for a late dress but a tiny strap fits any kind of Ankara style.

20. Raglan Sleeves On Micro Flare Gown

You are going to find this classy look worth having in your closet, not too fancy but perfect for a cool evening out or a simple wedding.

21. Bold V Neck Flay Gown With Pockets

Another exciting style to give African Ankara style a notch is this style above, you can pair this with any footwear of your choice and you are good to go.

22. Wrap Ankara With Long Sleeve

Most casual Ankara styles are designed to offer convenience if you plan to hit the dance floor at an event and the above is just a fitting example of that.

23. Side Infused Ankara Style

Want an African Ankara style that is different from the usual norm? Here is a simple combination of English and Ankara for a casual and beautiful look.

24. Playsuit Ankara Dress

Here is another bold and daring African Ankara dress to spice up your choice in Ankara styles, you can’t help but love this simple style.

25. Classy Ankara Style With Corporate Styling

You can still look all African and fancy to the office this weekend with this exciting Ankara outfit with a touch of the corporate world.

26. Front Tied Bow Micro Gown

Get a combination of modern and ancient Ankara styles to make it more polished and fashion-worthy. This is a fascinating style and if you don’t mind it being bold and sexy then you might want to go for this.

27. Long Cap Sleeve With High Neckline

A mini gown can be just as fun as you want it to be and all you need is to go with a sleeve that is trendy and makes all the difference in your Ankara style. A cap sleeve can be short or long, depending on your preference.

28. High Thigh Slit Bow Design Offshoulder Gown With a Hat

In a world full of normal Ankara styles don’t you just want to stand out and make a statement with the cloth you are wearing without even having to speak a word, this high thigh slit bow design Ankara dress is everything you need to do that and even more

29. Three Layers Ruffle Flare Ankara Gown

This is the new trend everywhere now mixing Ankara up with other materials like nets or ruffles and dollface material creating something really beautiful out of it.

30. Cut Out Shoulder Ruffle Infused Ankara Gown

This is another stylish ruffled-infused gown like I said earlier that is what is in vogue now trending and people are giving in to it and making a lot of mouthwatering designs out of it.

31. Ruffled Infused Offshoulder Mini Gown

How well-detailed and beautiful this design is very simple and yet hot, it is a must-have for every classy lady out there trust me.

32. Vneck Long Sleeve Wrap Ankara Dress

This Vneck long sleeve high thigh slit Ankara wrap gown is definitely a vibe and it is here to stay, very elegant, and comfy for anyone to suit in and look nice.

33. Net Infused Ruffle Shirt Gown

This is one in a million kinds of dress this Ankara style is very unique not your regular Ankara style, it stands out anywhere and makes you very noticeable anywhere you are standing in the crowd.

34. Tiny Strap Suede Infused Ankara Slit Gown

This is the definition of a gorgeous suede-infused Ankara gown, I don’t what else can stand out and make perfect sense at the same time other than this piece of goodness.

35. Offshoulder Long Sleeve Hip Cape Ankara Gown

Brace yourself up in this beautiful shade of goodness either to a fashion show or an event and make a statement without even having to speak a word.

36. Shoulder Cape Fringe Ankara Dress

Ankara like you have never seen before, this beautiful piece up here is supposed to be a normal pencil gown but creativity made something spectacular of it and it turned beautifully well.

37. Colorful Sleeveless Ankara Patterned Mini Dress

Step with pops of beautiful color to brighten up your day and still have people drool over you, Ankara doesn’t have to be boring you can always add any other material to spice it up into what you want.

38. Cross-neck Mini Ankara Flare Dress

It’s not all the time you go shopping in a casual outfit, this is a perfect outfit for going out shopping or hanging out with a bunch of friends looking beautiful and standing out uniquely.

This simple short gown is one of the most beautiful African Ankara dresses on this list.

39. Dollface Puff Sleeve Offshoulder Ankara Dress

This is simply amazing and beautiful, very well-detailed and tailored as well.

40. Puff Sleeve Wrap Gown With Belt

Who says you can’t slay with Ankara and a hat on well this piece above should change your mind. This is nothing short of goodness.

41. Offshoulder Feathers Infused Ankara Dress

This is what I would define as a full-course meal, very detailed and well-tailored also.

42. Two Ways Patterned Ankara Dress

What is better than an Ankara you can rock in two ways nothing actually, This is nothing short of amazing and beautiful.

43. Dollface Infused Ankara Dress

This is another beautiful and elegant Ankara style that we cannot help but fall in love with, highly stylish and classy.

44. Long Sleeve Side Slit Ankara Gown

This is simplicity, elegance, and class all embellished in one dress, it’s a must-have for every classy lady.

45. Ankara Patterned Layers Gown

This is highly stylish and not your regular kind of Ankara style.

46. Vneck Half Shoulder Cut Iro Gown

Beautifully stud embedded, well-tailored, and very classy.

47. Wrap high thigh slit skirt

Elegant and highly stylish very simple and yet beautiful.

Love these African Ankara dresses? See more beautiful styles, hundreds in our super active Ankara styles archive.

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