DRESSY OR CASUAL: TWO UNIQUE LOOKS FROM ONE MATERIAL

Hello Lovelies, how are we all doing? Happy New Month, if it isn’t late for one.

Get ready for a double dose of style inspiration. Today, I’m excited to share two unique designs made from the stunning African print ’Adire’. I was gifted this Adire print by a colleague. This post has been sitting in my draft for months now, but I’m finally sharing it with y’all. If you are a regular reader, you might recall a previous post where I talked about how we were not allowed to take pictures in a mall. Well, this is the blog post, if you notice there are two different backgrounds as we had to leave to a different location. Although I wasn’t entirely satisfied with how this shoot turned out, because of the incident that happened. I’ve decided to share it anyway. Life isn’t perfect and perfection is overrated.

Talk to you in my next post, be you, be kind, stay blessed and remain humble. 


For the dressy look, I opted for a chic blue pointy heel that perfectly matched the tone of the Adire fabric - what a lucky find. Given the bold pattern of  the dress, I chose to style it with a touch of elegance. I’m curious to know: what do you think of this look? Does the blue heel elevate the overall style, or would you suggest a different approach?









For the casual look, I initially envisioned pairing the Adire piece with sneakers, but unfortunately, my current pair didn’t quite fit the vibe. Normally, sneakers are my go - to choice for rompers. Did the photos do justice to these stunning Adire prints? I received tons of compliments on both outfits, so I’m guessing my tailor nailed these styles. Which look is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.


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85 comments

  1. Absolutely stunning! Congrats on such stylish and colorful outfit.

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  2. What a beautiful dress and you look great. Enjoy the week.

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  3. The Adire print is absolutely beautiful, and it's clear why you've held onto it. The blue heels for the dressy look were a fantastic choice; they really make the whole outfit pop and add a sophisticated touch.

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    1. The blue heels is indeed perfect for the outfit.

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  4. It's so great that you're finally sharing these! They are both stunning styles, I like the dressy vibe a bit more. However, both style are stunting! The fact that you received so many compliments is the real sign that your tailor is a pro! Thanks for finally sharing both looks!

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  5. I like the one with the blue heel more!

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  6. The blue heels are such a clever choice. They bring just the right pop without overwhelming the Adire fabric, and the casual vibe still feels effortlessly chic. You look stunning and I love both outfits.

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  7. What a gorgeous fabric.. love both looks.

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  8. The photos are great and the Adire prints are just stunning. Both dresses are beautiful and look incredible on you. Just love!

    Allie of
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  9. Estas muy guapa. te mando un beso.

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  10. Really lovely, everything matches.

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  11. Absolutely beautiful! I love the bold print and how you've styled both pieces. They are show stopping!

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  12. I love both outfits. You slayed in both.

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  13. You look beautiful in the dresses.

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  14. What a gorgeous statement dress! The prints and colors are just beautiful!

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  15. Your tailor definitely did a fantastic job. Both of these dresses fit you like a glove.
    If I had to choose, I would opt for the first look because the blue heels fit the blue of the dress perfectly. The heels really enhance the look and make it special occasion worthy.
    However, I also like the simplicity of the second look. I think this dress would also look lovely worn with heels. I think sneakers are a great option, too. I'm looking forward to see more ways you will style this stunning print.

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    1. I appreciate the kind words and the feedback! Thank you for the detailed thoughts on both outfits. I'm glad you like them and I'm excited to try styling the second dress with heels as you suggested.

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  16. They are both pretty and unique dresses with their own style

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  17. Very beautiful dresses. I love the print.

    Kisses

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  18. Oh wow, you look AMAZING in both, but that fist dress is something else, major heart eyes moment. I love that they are both from the same material to give two different, but cohesive looks. Absolutely stunning!

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the dresses and I appreciate the feedback. It's fun to see how the same material can create such different styles.

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  19. So beautiful.
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  20. These are both gorgeous. I love the fabric and I think both are cool :-D

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  21. Beautiful fabric - what a lovely gift. I like both looks - they're very different.

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    1. It's indeed a thoughtful gift, thanks for stopping.

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  22. I really like both styles and the material is great.

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  23. I love it! So beautiful choices!

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  24. Hello Benita,
    What a wonderful dress. Amazing with all these wonderful brightly colors. It suits you very well.
    The shots with the hotel at the back gives a ver nice glamour look. Really great.
    The pictures are very well taken. Compliments to you and the fantastic results of the photographer.

    Many greetings,
    Marco

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    1. I'm so glad you like the dress and the photos. The bright colors are what drew me to it, and the photographer did a fantastic job of capturing the vibrant feel.

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  25. The variant with blue shoes.
    👍

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  26. That 'Adire' print really is stunningly pretty!
    The colours, and appearances of the fabrics all look very pretty.
    I like the complementary contrast with the rose coloured top,
    and I also love the flare and sheen of the skirt.
    You look beautiful modelling these lovely fashion pieces!

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    1. I'm glad you like the adire print, it's one of my favorites. The rose top was a perfect match for it, and I'm happy you noticed the detail on the skirt too!

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  27. That first dress is my fave! Love the shape and amazing colors!

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  28. The fabric (and you) look amazing.

    All the best Jan

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  29. Wonderful dress ❤️ fabulous look!

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  30. Hello Benita!
    I can't decide which look I like best, you look fantastic in both!
    I love the first one for its elegance, and the high heels really elevate the styling!
    The second look is more casual and more my style, so I love it too!
    You have great friends!
    Have a great week!

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    1. Thanks so much for the kind words! It's so fun to see how the same pieces can create such different vibes. I'm glad you liked both the elegant and the casual look!

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  31. The print is beautiful, and I love the dress paired with the blue heels! Also, the romper is more casual, but the outfit is still stunning!

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    1. The dress with the heels is also my favourite ,

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  32. Your photos are so beautiful!!! I like this print and this outfit. Both of these looks are gorgeous!!!

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  33. The Adire print is absolutely stunning, and I love how you styled it. The blue pointy heels were such a perfect match they really elevate the look without taking away from the boldness of the fabric. I also appreciate that you shared this post even though the shoot didn’t go as planned it makes it feel even more real and relatable. Honestly, I think the elegance of the heels balances the vibrant print beautifully💙


    Annie,
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    1. I'm glad you liked how the heels complemented the boldness of the adire print,it was a fun combination to style. And thank you for the feedback on sharing the behind-the-scenes moments; it's nice to know that resonated with you.

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  34. The rich colors in the print are simply stunning. What a lucky find indeed on the color matched heels! They tied the whole look together beautifully. Eh, malls are overrated anyway. The background alternative seems more relatable and turned out well, I'd say.

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    1. I couldn't agree 👍, those heels were truly a lucky find. Thanks for stopping by.

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  35. Eu não ousaria fazer nenhuma sugestão.
    Acho que deve ter total liberdade de escolha para se sentir o melhor possível naquilo por que opta.
    Abraço de amizade.
    Juvenal Nunes

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