As long as the earth remains, Asoebi will never go out of style. Over the years the reason for purchasing asoebi from loved ones has evolved. For instance, years ago, buying asoebi for a friend’s wedding was done to offer financial support, but now; it’s done to show status. Whatever the case is, whether you’re buying it as an act of love or to flaunt your financial prowess, you need to have a strong accessorizing game. There are three accessories that would give your entire look a boost – The headpiece, the purse, and the earrings.
The headpiece
Traditionally, like rice and beans, gele always finds its place beside asoebi. Despite going through an evolution of its own – key in the ready-made gele, sometimes a little deviation wouldn’t hurt. Replace your gele with a fascinator like this piece worn by mocheddah or a turban like the one worn by Stephanie Coker.
The purse
Finding the right purse for your outfit may not be as easy as you think. The idea that you should either go for a gold or silver coloured purse is erroneous and should be retired. You are free to play with colour and texture too – there really is no rule. This snake-print purse by Zashadu won our hearts.
The earrings
A favourite celebrity of ours who consistently slays in asoebi is Toke Makinwa. Beyond how fabulous she looks in the silhouette of each dress, is her attention to the smallest details when it comes to earrings. She has to have the best team of stylist to always pull it off impeccably. Notice below how she works with colour coordination and be inspired.