10 AFRICAN DRESSES PERFECT FOR A FIRST DATE

Newly single and needing first-date dresses ASAP? Be more memorable than the girls in little black dresses with these flirty, Africa-inspired dresses. Some are by African designers. Others use fabrics and materials from Africa or are inspired by Africa. Here are 10 African dresses perfect for a first date.

1. Cutout sleeve, solid and print dress

We love the hints of seduction in this dress, like the cutouts in the sleeves and the nearly low-cut front. The top is flowy and romantic while the skirt elongates the legs and accentuates the hourglass shape. We found this dress at Sapelle.com an online fashion company that sources designers and materials from all over Africa.

2. One-strap dress

The flowy skirt on this dress by South African designer Thula Sindi is perfect if you and your date take a turn on the dance floor. The one strap is flirty, the baby blue is youthful and the leather waist belt is a great feminine touch. We found this dress at Sapelle.com.

3. Applique detail dress

This dress from Kenyan designer Kiko Romeo is perfect for a night at a lively Spanish restaurant, or a night of salsa dancing. The bright red is very seductive, and the jagged bottom of the dress is unique. The patchwork at the bottom draws attention to your legs, too. We found this dress at Sapelle.com.

4. Flower print gathered skirt dress

This dress by Choolips — a London-based company that often looks to West Africa for inspiration — is perfect if you’re going on a lunch date. It has an innocent look with a belled-out skirt that works wonders to make the waist look tiny and the legs look slender. We found this dress at Sapelle.com.

5. Gray lace dress

We love this dress from Nigerian brand Eredappa because it has elements of a very classic dress with the lace and high neckline, but then out of the top peeks this funky African print. The colors flatter any skin tone and hair color. We found this dress at MyAsho.com.

6. Lace Skater Dress

This dress is from Asos’ own line has incredible detail, from the herringbone tie-back to the slip dress underneath. It’s elegant, super feminine and ultra flirty.  The company often sources Africa for materials and designers. We found this dress at Asos.com.

7. Lace-paneled skater dress

This is another dress from the Asos collection. The lace on either side highlights a woman’s curves. This can be a daytime or nighttime date dress, and can easily support some chunky jewelry. We found this dress at Asos.com.

8. Little black dress

We had to give you one little black dress, in case that’s your secret weapon on dates. But this is no ordinary little black dress. The peek-a-boo sheer material on just one half of the torso is nicely teasing, and the A-line hemline makes you look long and slender. We found this dress at AgnesandLola.com — line that handpicks designers from all over Africa.

9. Tulip wrap dress

This vibrant dress is another gem from Agnes and Lola. Wrap dresses are always so flattering — they make everything you want looking small to look small, and everything you want looking curvy to look curvy. We found this dress at AgnesandLola.com.

10. Print and leather sundress

If you just want to look girly, this dress from Heritage1960 is for you. The floral print is cheerful, but then there are hints of a bad girl on the sides with the leather. Dress it up with bright-colored jewelry. We found this dress at Heritage1960.com, a company that draws a lot of inspiration and gets materials from the Ivory Coast.