Shopping for your wardrobe in Nigeria, US, UK, Australia, France etc doesn’t sound stressful until you get to the clothes store. Sewing tops and gowns with the latest simple and plain materials can be very attractive. There’s only a 2% out of a 100 girls that do not get confused over options. An easier way to maintain your unique is by shopping or ordering materials and getting a good tailor.
So, this article explores different material (with pictures/images) styles for ladies. Example, plain material style for ladies, top styles for materials, simple gown styles for materials, latest material gown styles 2022 and so on. It also explores different types of materials like cotton, crepe, chiffon, satin, silk and the other best materials for sewing.
Common Materials for Sewing
Most people do not know the different types of clothes material and what style suits them, that is why sewing seems like a big deal. This article gives brief details on the common materials used for sewing in Nigeria.
Cotton
Cotton material is the most commonly used. The fiber is gotten from the fluffy seeds that come out of cotton plants. It is durable, thick and it doesn’t have any synthetic compound.
Leather
Leather is gotten from animal skin. It doesn’t wrinkle easily and it is quite expensive compared to other materials, because of it’s durability and style.
Suede
Suede is simply a type of leather that is usually gotten from lamb. The soft surface and feel of the fabric is as a result of the skin turned outward and brushed.
Satin
Satin material is identified by its soft and glossy look on the top surface while the other surface is rough and dull. It is made from silk, polyester, wool and cotton.
Silk
This is another soft, glossy and smooth material. It gives a sense of luxury and elegance. The main difference between satin and silk is that silk is a fiber while satin is a weave and can be created with silk. Therefore silk feels more original and stronger, it doesn’t have a dull back, it is glossy through out. Ladies often use the silk material to sew their wedding dress.
Crepe
Crepe is a plain weave material. It is stretchy and light weight with a rough surface that doesn’t let it wrinkle easily. It can be made from cotton, silk or chiffon.
Lace
Lace material is identified by open designs and patterns across it. Originally it was made from silk and linen but now it is made of cotton, wool and synthetic fibers. In Nigeria, lace is mostly worn for weddings.
Wool
Although it is popularly known to be made from sheep, wool can also be gotten from the hair of other animals that are skinned into yarn. Wool feels warm because it is hairy, it is also durable and wrinkle free.
Denim
Denim has a rough feel. It is made of Cotten and it is highly durable.
Ankara
The ankara material is made of 100% cotton. It has its root in Africa and it is most popular among African women. Ankara material became a fashion statement amongst Nigerian women recently, with celebrities like Linda Osifo and Yemi Alade introducing attractive Ankara material styles.
Latest Material Gown Styles 2022
This covers the trendy gowns for different material style for ladies in 2022. It includes ankara gown styles, silk gowns, short free gown styles for materials and so on.
Plain Material Styles for Ladies
Plain materials are fabrics that do not have accessories, clustered designs and graphics/writing or materials that are monochrome. A plain material can be styled into a simple formal or straight gown, a trouser or corporate jacket.
You can also combine a plain material with a patch of patterned material. A good fashionista should know how to combine a plain and patterned material. However, ensure the colors are not too contrasting. If your plain material is made of a shouty color, look out for neutral colored pattern material.
Plain materials that can be suitably combined with patterned materials are;
- Chiffon
- Denim
- Crepe
Outfits made of plain materials are best rocked with accessories especially when you do not want to combine it with a patterned material.
Simple Gown Styles for Materials
We all need those kind of gowns that we can rock on various occasion, and maintain some class and simplicity. Most simple gowns can easily look formal Or informal depending on your choice of shoes and accessories. Here are pictures of simple gowns for materials ranging from Ankara, crepe, lace and so on.
Ankara
Ankara simple gowns are the easiest to find and sew.
Silk
Silk gowns have become very trendy and classy.
Leather
Leather gowns are not very common because even in their simplicity, they are a little bit selective of occasions.
Lace
Simple lace gowns are better off for weddings, especially when you’re not a part of the aso-ebi.
Crepe
Crepe materials are stylish and elegant. You do not need to stress to look beautiful in a simple crepe gown.
Latest Flowery Material Styles
Flowery materials or floral materials are patterned materials and they are quite selective of styles. Your outfit may appear too busy if you do not choose the right style for the material.
Here are pictures of flowery material styles idea.
Material Long Gown Styles for Ladies
Long gowns can make you look dull and unfashionable if you use the wrong material and style. Below are pictures of recommended materials and style ideas for long gown.
Lace
Ankara
Chiffon
Silk
Satin
Top Styles For Materials
There have been a high demand for materials in 2022, leading to the increase in online material stores or drop shipping in Nigeria. Some of the top material styles in 2022 are two piece styles, palazzo trousers, gowns, kimono jackets, scarf, rompers, jumpsuit, button down tops and other varieties of clothes with different styles.
The top materials that are often used currently are, silk, crepe, chiffon, ankara and lace (suede is often combined with lace materials).
Materials give a wide range of options and still give you room to be unique in following the trend of the latest material styles.
Nise!)