Latest Dashiki Styles For Guys

It’s about that time of the year when the summer sun rays will come to hit us and make us aglow. What are your plans for your wardrobe for casual evenings? Does it include the latest danshiki styles for men? If it doesn’t, there’s still time to add some nice picks to your wardrobe.

Here are some frequently asked questions about the dashiki.

What does wearing a dashiki mean?

The dashiki (danshiki as some others call it) is a colorful outfit with a distinct design. You can always know someone is wearing a dashiki whenever you see them even from afar. It’s to Africans what a suit is to the Europeans. Wearing it makes you stand out from the crowd on any occasion.

Who can wear a dashiki?

Anyone can wear a dashiki. Boy, girl, daddy, mummy, uncle, sister, aunty, etc. Anyone who can afford the dashiki material can wear it. By the way, the dashiki is very affordable and is relatively easy to cut and sew. We included videos to help ye tailors.

Can I wear a dashiki to work?

Of course, you can wear a dashiki to work, only if your office permits you to. For some offices in Nigeria, there are days you’re allowed to wear a native outfit to work. On such occasions, you can and should wear a dashiki to the office if you want to stand out. A lot of people argue that the dashiki is going out of trend, but that’s not the case. They are not going out of trend – not now.

Are dashikis unisex?

Yes, dashikis are unisex and both males and females have the same design. Your fiancee can colonize and wear your dashiki if she thinks it looks cool – the same way she has been doing to your polo.

How do you cut and sew dashiki?

There are different styles and methods of sewing the dashiki, but they’re similar. Your cutting pattern may vary from the pattern shown in the video below. By the way, I’m not the one in the video below. Before you give your tailor the dashiki material to cut and sew for you, do the following.

Ask for samples of their previous works.
Take a look at the style guide book/catalog and pick a suitable style for yourself.
Negotiate the price properly and make a 60% downpayment.
Set a delivery date. Ensure you call the tailor two days before the delivery date to know if they’ve sewed your dashiki.

Now, here’s how to sew and cut your dashiki, depending on the styles you want to add.

Video 1.

Here’s a selection of the best dashiki designs for guys we’ve seen this week.