If you grew up in the ’90s and early 2000s, you likely heard the terms ‘Mary Amaka’ or ‘Deeper Life Skirts’ used to describe the long skirts worn by women. And when someone called you ‘Mary Amaka’, you’d probably work hard to let them know you’re a fashionista. Well, not anymore. Once synonymous with a holy and righteous lifestyle, these skirts are now back in fashion. Today, they are often paired with an off-shoulder top and, in some instances, a veil around the neck.
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In fashion, rules are fluid: what’s trendy today might be outdated tomorrow, and yesterday’s unfashionable item can become today’s must-have. Why are they back, you may ask? Well, let’s just say styles and trends come and go. However, one of the appealing aspects of this revived trend is its inherent elegance.
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It’s also encouraging to see many Nigerian ready-to-wear brands incorporating this aesthetic, and another amazing thing about this look is it’s a simple style for your tailor to recreate. So, Bellastylistas, would you be caught slaying in long skirts? Yes or yes?