Simple kaba and slit styles remain a timeless fashion statement in West Africa, mostly Ghana. West African fashion designers celebrate this style for its comfort, elegance and cultural significance. Women are the biggest beneficiaries of this fashion style.
They always step out looking dashing. Kaba and slit styles present an amazing drape from head to toe. The outfit is a great fit for formal and casual events. It oozes class, comfort and style.
What is Kaba and Slit?
Kaba refers to a top while slit represents a skirt. Both kaba and slit have matching colour and print patterns. They are mostly sewn from Ankara or Kente, the most famous fabrics in West Africa. A full look of simple kaba and slit styles represent a stylish, figure-hugging and flowing outfit. The skirt has a long front or back slit that allows easy movement.
Most women from Ghana consider this design semi-casual. Loyal kaba lovers make it an official wear complemented by jewellery and other fashion accessories. They are a symbol of honour and prestige in Ghana. For a perfect match, Kaba and Slit should have complementing colours.
A Ghanaian fashion designer draped in simple but stylish kaba and slit outfit. Photo/Azelle Vogue
Over the years, the designs have evolved, but they still maintain the simple and stylish look. There are beautiful designs for plus-size women. This new design combines traditional Ghanaian fabric and popular fabrics such as satin. The body-fitting concept and long back or front slit remains the same for plus size women. What changes is the fabric, which combines two popular fabrics.
Simple Kaba and Slit Styles for Ladies
Simple kaba and slit styles sewn from kente, Ankara or any other popular African print. Its simplicity comes from it elegant tailoring that focuses on clean lines, style and comfort. The kaba (top/blouse/shirt) features several designs. It’s tailored as puff-sleeved, peplum for younger women or off shoulder.
Further, the slit (skirt) is long but also features different designs. It can be a straight cut, a mermaid design or flared. These designs support ease of movement and show some skin on the legs due to the slit or shorter-length design for mermaid and flared styles.
Fashion designers have established a niche in sewing beautiful garments for the younger generation with a peplum top. The simple kaba and slit styles are easily transformed into an evening wear by adding a few accessories. Conversely, it’s easily changed into office wear because of its simple cut, which makes it a formal gown.
When you add some accessories, you quickly turn this dress into high-end fashion wear. It is one of the best Ghanaian fashion design dresses that is very versatile, stylish and comfortable. It is functional on many occasions.
The big secret of this outfit lies in its versatility and simplicity. You can wear it for a casual or formal engagement. You will always admire Ghanaian women whenever they show up for parties and weddings. Their elegance is all over, dripping with class whilst showcasing the African fashion heritage with a touch of modern fashion trends.
Kaba and Slit Styles for Funeral
The Kaba and Slit outfit for funerals. It’s usually black and red in colour to signify respect and solidarity with the bereaved family. [Photo/Swiftfoxx]
The slit can be long or knee-length with a ‘respectable’ slit while the kaba is mostly plain with minimal colours. A black head wrap known as duku completes the funeral look. This fashion look goes beyond the usual West African elegance. It symbolises solidarity with the bereaved family and maintains cultural pride.
[Ghana’s fashion video by Ivy Prosper]
