Ankara Styles: Why Oleku Is The Perfect Old School Look For any African Diva

Oleku is the most enduring fashion trend from the 70’s and lots of fashion lovers still rock it without hassle. Comprising of a blouse known as Buba and a knee-length wrapper called Iro, it is one traditional outfit the Yoruba culture has gifted us with.

From street style to high fashion, the Oleku styles has enjoyed acceptance over the years getting modifications as the years pass by. These days, it is not unusual to see someone ditching the buba for a more modern shirt or even a jacket.

A common way ladies jazz up this look is by combining different colours of Ankara print either in two-tones or three tones with their sandals complementing it as well. Check out how other ladies have slayed their own outfit.