I am sure you stumbled on this post because you’re looking for African print designs and attires for plus size women. I know your pain, that’s why I’ve decided to put this post together and share with you a few places to purchase plus size African print attires. Africa is a huge continent (Nope it’s not a country) with a lot of different cultures. If there is one thing that most African countries share it’s their love for prints. Yes. we love our prints.
One of the many perks of living in Africa is that you can customize everything you wear. In Mali, we have tailors in almost every street corner. It’s a matter of seeing something you like, buy your fabric of choice and hit the tailor. I miss that. Everything I am wearing today was made for me while I was on vacation a couple of years ago.
During my years of blogging, I have noticed that African prints or some might call it Ankara has become very popular in the US and around the world. The fabrics are now made in Asia and have been worn by countless of celebrities. With that popularity, it’s only normal that designers want to cash in. One name that comes to mind is Haitian designer Stella Jean and even recently Dior.
With a big name comes prices. If you are an average joe like myself and looking for something affordable, below is a shortlist of designers that make plus size African print designs.
Whether you are plus size or not Etsy is the go-to store for beautifully crafted African print dresses, skirts, and blazers. All the dresses are handmade which gives you a little bit of room to customize the items you want. The sellers are available from all corners of the world.
At the end of this post, you’ll find some of my favorite plus size African print sets, skirts, and dresses. Just click on each photo to shop.
Tribe of Afrik
I love Tribe of Afrik. They go up to 6x in certain sizes.
House of Izzy
Great selection of African print maxi dresses and skirts. Their items go up to US22.
Zizi Bespoke
They have beautiful designs
DEMESTIKS
Absolutely love Demestiks NY. Here I am wearing one of his designs
PRICELESS CULTURE
Their items go up to size 28.
My Kurves
January 23, 2015 at 5:25 pmJust Fabulous and I want that jacket.
Mary W.
January 31, 2015 at 12:37 amI love your colorful jacket and pants! In September I was fortunate to spend 2 weeks visiting the African continent where I went to South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia. It was an amazing experience–everyone I met was so nice and friendly, and the African textiles are amazing. I kept my eyes open for fabrics printed in Africa, wax prints and batiks, and was able to buy some lovely designs. Now I am making a wall hanging but i'm saving a very special wax print to make into a long skirt. Such wonderful memories whenever I look at these beautiful fabrics!
Anonymous
August 28, 2015 at 8:35 amhope you had a lovely visit with us here in Botswana…. 😉
Shari Kenner
August 2, 2016 at 11:06 pmThank God for you my sister, I’m Black American woman in my Late 50’s I’ve been studying about Africa, even praying to reparation to Mother Africa someday. Its a dream I hope will come true. Anyway you are made like me. You look so beautiful. This is the kind of styles I was looking for. I will be shopping with you.
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