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Owambe style guides

Dress for the celebration

Ideas for what to wear, how to wear it and what to ask your tailor, with looks from real guests.

• Aso ebi styles

  Aso ebi style ideas for weddings, naming ceremonies and owambe parties: gowns, iro and buba, corsets and more, plus tips for working with your tailor.

• Gele styles

  Gele style ideas for owambe parties and weddings: sego, fan, butterfly, double-layer and pre-tied gele, plus tips on fabric and getting it to stay.

• Agbada styles

  Agbada style ideas for weddings and owambe parties: three-piece sets, embroidery, aso oke, and the caps that finish the look.