Afrocentric Fashion

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Hemming Pants 101

Take a look at this guide to hemming pants and jeans using the original hem. 

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A Guide to Textures and Patterns

There's so much more to your wardrobe than color and fit. Try out some fun combinations of textures and patterns.

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5 Fabulously Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

Extraordinary times call for truly extraordinary holiday festivities. Consider one of these unique ideas that will be a hit with everyone.

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What to Wear to a Bridal Shower

Discover what to wear to a bridal shower.

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Infographic-Finding Shapewear for your Shape

How to Dress Your Body Type: Shapewear [Infographic]

If you're interested in giving shapewear a try, our new infographic has everything you need to know to get your shapewear shopping started.

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Pairing shapewear with your holiday attire

Here's how to pair shapewear with your holiday attire to ensure you look and feel great.

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Tsitsi’s Top Picks for the Season

If you're looking for something spectacular to wear this season, get inspired by Tsitsi's Top Picks of the Season...and pick up some glittering nuggets of fashion wisdom too. Enjoy!

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Ashro Customer, Catherine N. [Lookbook]

Meet Catherine! From Chicago, she is a retired school teacher, and an ordained minister. We sent this proud Ashro Woman some outfits and here’s how she rocked them.

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Ashro Customer, Danette [Lookbook]

Meet Danette! From New Jersey, she is a professional singer/actress and current Ringmaster of Omnium Circus. We sent this proud Ashro Woman some outfits and here’s how she rocked them.

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Ashro Customer, Donna [Lookbook]

Donna B. is a Alabama native and a proud Ashro Woman! We sent this Fashionista some outfits and here’s how she rocked them. Thank you Donna!

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Ashro Customer Sandi [Lookbook]

Sandi W. is a real estate agent, owner of a home renovation business, property investor, and proud Ashro Woman! She is on the go ALOT! The best benefit of rocking Ashro caftans is that they can keep right in step with a busy lifestyle.

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Decoding African Fabrics and Prints: The Story Behind the Style

Kente, mudcloth, dashiki – African prints are deeply rooted in centuries-old African textiles that were meticulously made by hand. Their legendary stories give special meaning to today’s modern styles inspired by their vivid colors and dramatic contrasts.

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Trend Inspiration

Step aside sisters, you’re about to be outdone! (A little friendly competition is all part of the fun!) Love getting kudos (and maybe an envious look or two!) from your fellow fashionistas? Create your own “A Style” and dress to impress with a few of our favorite fall looks.

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How Do You Wear White? Three smiling black women wearing either a jacket dress, a dressy sleeveless dress, or a pantsuit.

How do YOU wear white? [Lookbook]

Not a lick of pattern or track of color–when you wear white, it puts all the attention on you. Can you handle that? (We thought so.)

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Ashro Customer, Kiauna [Lookbook]

Meet Kiauna! She’s a native Detroiter…and an Ashro woman, through and through. We partnered with her to showcase a variety of Ashro looks for you to browse through. Enjoy!

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Your Sunday Best Dressing Guide

Are you a traditionalist or a trendsetter? The definition of “formal” church attire has evolved into an eclectic mix of upscale styles, and African American women have more Sunday and Easter outfit options than ever. With so many choices, how do you choose the right look for you?

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Ashro Customer D’ann [Lookbook]

D'ann V. Johnson is a Georgia native and a proud Ashro Women! We sent this Fashionista some outfits and here's how she rocked them. Thank you D'ann!

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An African-American woman with long hair wearing black, nude and white versions of a slip bodyshaper.

Shapewear: Dress Before You Dress

We’ll give you the skinny on shapers, camis, bodysuits and booty boosters—and show you how Janet, Leslie & Tabitha rocked it all!

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Extend Your Style [Lookbook]

When you style Ashro fashions with your own wardrobe, magic happens. Self expression happens. We’ve turned to some of our models, customers, an influencer and our favorite customer service rep to see how it’s done.

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Plan an A Style Vacation

Celebrate by Taking Time for YOU! International jet setter? Lady of leisure? Family fun seeker or high-seas cruise contessa? Ashro’s lovely contributing writer, Leslie E. Royal, recommends her top vacation spots for African Americans – plus her favorite travel articles, blog sites and trip planners for gals on the go!

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