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After 5: Dashiki

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Dashiki: Custom
Pants: H&M
Boots: ALDO

With our favorite time of the year vastly approaching, it’s finally about that time to start dressing a little warmer.

Here, newbie to the blog Kaseir, shows us how to keep warm in his long sleeve, pull over dashiki. While sporting a traditional African look, always remember to keep it simple.

For Kaseir, he paired his top with black chinos and brown chelsea boots. The great thing about the dashiki top is that you can wear them both formally or informally. The sky is the limit.

So, how do you feel about this particular look? Feel free and share with us in the comments section below.

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Casual: Dashiki

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Shirt: Travels Abroad
Jeans: GAP
Shoes: Sperries

As most millennials say, “Do it for the culture,” the rise in traditional African garments has become more popular than ever. Take, for instance, the modern dashiki. Created in a variety of colors, this Western African garment has become a summer staple  over the last couple of years.

Here, Jason represents his personal style through ethnic inspired prints. For his look, he wore a blue dashiki, and paired it with rolled up, green khakis. Since dashikis are naturally bright in color, it’s always nice to compliment it with bottoms that will bring out the color.  

So, how do you feel about this particular look. Feel free to share in the comments section below.

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How Did I Wear…

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Shorts: H&M |
Shoes: Urban Outfitters

How did I wear…an African dashiki?

I’ve been searching long and hard for a pull-over, African dashiki.

What is a dashiki? Most search engines define African dashiki’s as a colorful garment that are typically worn by West African men. This shirt covers the top half of the body.

Tip: Depending on your personal style, dashiki’s can be purchased in almost every color.

Fortunately, my sister found this one at a random vendor in North Carolina while visiting my parents.

Tip: Since this dashiki was found randomly, it’s safe to assume that these shirts can be found in almost every city. Just check out your local mall or flea market for a vendor.

Needless to say, I think the African dashiki is the perfect spring/summer staple. Worn with the right pair of shorts or jeans, this shirt can be dressed up with little to no effort. For myself, I styled my dashiki with my newly distressed cut-off denim shorts. Additionally, I threw on my white canvas sneakers from Urban Outfitters.

Tip: No need to wear too many layers with your dashiki. It’s meant to keep you cool during the hotter months.

So, how do you feel about this outfit? Feel free to share with us in the comments section below.

Thanks for reading!