Wrapper Redefined

Gone are the days when the word, ‘wrapper’, meant George fabric, (for the Igbos), laces or Ankara in buba (for the Yorubas and Hausas).

The phrase, ‘woman wrapper’ (a term used to refer to a clingy child or a spineless/cheating man), was regarded as an insult then. In recent times, however, the wrapper is a fun, even chic dressing as both the young and elderly ladies have redefined it in look, style and types.

You could tell the maidens apart from the married ladies in the past, just by how they dressed.

If a material was picked for ‘Asoebi”, the young and single ladies would turn up in dresses and skirt styles that flaunted their best assets, while the married women would simply make ‘wrapper’.

As a matter of fact, some people often referred to Ankara as ‘wrapper material’.

The tune has changed and everyone is dancing very sexily to it. The young, old, single, married and everybody in between seem to favour this style.

Though you could find people wearing dresses and skirts in contemporary styles, they also make their tops in said styles and simply wrap the lower part as wrapper.

Young brides too are fond of this style to mark their initiation to ‘womanhood’. Your wrapper could also tell a lot about your style, simply by the details you add to the blouse or wrapper.

Beadwork, sequins, appliques and many more additions that make yours stand out. Choose yours with care as the fabrics also have a say in elevating your swag.