If there’s one fashion activity that’s always better with friends, it’s getting ready together. Picking out outfits, doing your makeup, helping each other decide what works best, and vibing to each other’s playlists — it’s the perfect way to pre-game before a fun day or night out.
But what if the fun didn’t stop there? Bonding over fashion with your friends doesn’t have to be limited to getting dressed or glamming up.
You’re probably friends because of the things you have in common. Maybe you share a similar aesthetic, love the same colour palette, have favourite designers, stylists or celebrities, or simply can’t resist the same trends. So why not lean into those shared interests and find creative ways to spend more time together, create new style moments, discover new looks, and make memories along the way?
Need some ideas? We’ve got you. Here are five fun fashion activities to try with your friends:
Creating Mood Boards Together
Why limit vision board parties to the start of the year? Try having mood board sleepovers or get-togethers every other month. Explore outfits, trends, and styling ideas you’ve saved online, then use Pinterest or Canva to create a visual guide for the looks you want to try. It’s a fun way to keep your style fresh while bonding with your friends.
Swap Personal Styles for a Day
If you’re content creators or simply love fashion, you’ll probably enjoy this one. Pick a day to swap aesthetics and outfits with a fashion-loving friend. Think about the hairstyles, clothes, shoes and accessories they would typically wear, then try stepping into their style for 24 hours. You might discover a new aesthetic or pick up a few styling cues you’d actually incorporate into your own wardrobe.
Take a Sewing or Crocheting Class Together
Learning a new skill is always a good idea, and doing it with a friend makes it even more fun. Whether you follow YouTube tutorials or sign up for a physical class, spend the day learning how to create pieces you can actually wear. Beyond being a fun hobby, it could become a creative skill you eventually turn into a side hustle.
Host A Fashion Watch Party
There are plenty of Nigerian series and movies where the characters serve memorable fashion moments throughout the plot. Pick a weekend to binge-watch your favourites, revisit the characters you loved and take notes on their style while you’re at it. Skinny Girl in Transit, Flawsome and The Smart Money Woman are great places to start.
Have a Themed Photoshoot
This is your chance to get into full creative mode with your friends. Pick a theme that everyone can have fun with and build your looks around it. It could be vintage, floral, denim, high fashion or even traditional attire. From choosing the outfits to scouting locations and posing for the camera, make the entire experience part of the fun.