Guest Post: Africa's Summer Fashion Scene - What's Trending for 2022?

Summer is in full swing in Africa right now, and that means summer style and fashion is very much the rage, with many trends popping up. From luxurious high-end designers to local artisans, you’ll find a wide array of styles in Africa and plenty of unique features. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe for 2022, here are three essentials you may want to pick up.

Designer Brand Sandals and Slides

Sandals and slides are a staple footwear item for summer just about anywhere in the world. They offer comfort in the heat, yet they can look incredibly chic and fashionable. Gucci sandals and Gucci slides are especially trendy this year, as Gucci is enjoying quite a lot of attention as of late. These designer sandals do a great job at blending functionality and comfort with streetwear and high fashion. Retailers such as SSENSE feature everything from chunky sandals or more delicate and feminine designs, giving people plenty of options.

The great thing about designer sandals is that they pair beautifully with just about anything, as they can be dressed up or down. They can easily act as your everyday shoe, yet they can also be worn on special occasions.

Special Occasion Wear Transitions to Daily Wear

One really interesting trend is taking those special occasion pieces and wearing them on an everyday basis. How many times have you tucked that party dress to the back of your wardrobe, or that fabulous blouse or skirt simply because it was “too fancy”? There is a real shift in how people are viewing their everyday life, and after the heaviness of the last couple of years, there is the desire to live in the moment and appreciate it. That means you can stop saving all those fancy clothing items for that special day and wear them whenever you want.

Now here is where fashion comes into play, as there is an art in how you transition those pieces into everyday wear. To make it appear trendier, be sure to mix those fancy pieces with casual pieces, as this gives a more high-fashion look and feels purposeful.

Be Original and Mix Prints and Textures

At its core, fashion is about expression and art and sometimes it’s important for people to tap into those basics and apply them to their wardrobe. This can easily be done by mixing prints, textures, and colors – another hot trend for summer. It’s time to throw away the rules and just let it all go. It is freedom of expression that can bring a particular fashion trend to life, and make it work for you. Rules are constrictive and that’s not what fashion is about.

Look and Feel Fashionable All Season Long

By embracing each of these trends, you’ll look and feel fashionable all season long. And remember, many of these can be carried over into fall; it’s just a matter of making a few tweaks here and there. Fashion allows for personal creativity, so go ahead and put your spin on it.

LoveRosiee
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