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How to wear Ankara patchwork
A closer look at scale, colour and proportion in the Patches skirt, wide-leg trousers and Nora shirt dress.
Choose one colour to repeat
Look at the Patches skirt from a few steps away. The broad yellow and navy panels read first. Come closer and the smaller red and turquoise motifs begin to stand out. Pick a colour at either scale and repeat it once. A navy top makes a quiet frame for the larger panels. A red sandal draws attention to a smaller detail near the hem.
Decide where the print begins
The high waist of the Patches skirt makes a clear meeting point between shirt and print. Try a white shirt tied at the waist for a weekend lunch, then tuck the same shirt in for a cleaner line. With the Patches trousers, start with a close-fitting tank. The wide legs already give the outfit volume, and the simple top lets you see the pattern across the whole pair.
Try a smaller area of patchwork
If a full printed skirt feels unfamiliar, look at the Nora patches dress. Most of the dress is black. Bright circles sit near the front hem and pick up again at the cuffs, so the print moves when your arms do. Compare it with the floor-length skirt before choosing: the Nora gives you little flashes of colour, while the skirt lets each panel occupy its own space.