Fashion Overseas (Cultural Experiments)

One day, I want to see the world. I want to visit countries of other languages and  cuisines and I want to explore their traditions and celebrations. And along with being well studied in the lifestyles and customs of other cultures comes the very fun study of their fashion. As you might know, the entire month of February is reserved for Black History, and it's something that my church takes great pride in. There are only a handful of members who are actually from Africa directly, but it is a huge tradition in my church to go as far back as our roots may trace during the month of black history. As a result, I am thrilled to see the men, women and children who come dressed in their African outfits on the first Sunday in the month of February. The cultural greatness continues for each Sunday until the month is over . There are long gowns of colorful dashikis. Pattern of all different kinds. The women wear hats and scarves that are wrapped in the most unique ways on their heads. It is exceptionally exciting and it would only make sense that I join the festivities.

All of these outfits are from DD's Discounts. I use to see them on the dress racks and wonder what people would actually wear them for. The "one size fits all" thing really had me concerned. It caused me to wondered about the fitting, however, I still loved the variety of the designs. So, as this was my first black history month at home since graduating college  I was extremely happy that I finally found the chance to experiment with them. 

Dashiki: $8.99   I received the blue, full circle scarf as a Christmas present and I thought it would make a great cross body sash for a nice touch of "African Royalty"....In my dreams.

 Dashiki: $8.99   I really love the combinations of colors and patterns on this one. It's probably my favorite.

Dress: $12.00    Because of the tribal print, I thought it was perfect for the purpose of African attire, however, it can also be worn for any month of the year (weather and "girl days" permitted).