Gele is the tiara of a West African women.
It is the crowning moment that completes her traditional attire and must
not be taken lightly. Not only can a Gele be worn by a bride on her
wedding day, it can be worn by her guests.
However, often times wedding guests love to follow the latest gele trends forgetting about what suit the shape of their faces.
Ranging
in many shapes, sizes, fabrics and colours there are endless
possibilities on how to wear your gele. However, one important thing you
need to consider when wearing your crowning glory is your face shape.
To
help you in being the fabulous and gorgeous wedding guest at your next
owambe, here are tips to guide you when tying your next gele to suit
your face shape…
Avoid
wearing your gele in a round shape. Balance your face shape and opt for
big and beautiful! Asymmetrical shapes worn at an angle will compliment
your features
Typically
characterized by wide cheekbones, a wide forehead and pointy chin. You
can pretty much wear any style. Experiment, as the possibilities are
endless!
Wear a gele style that is ‘round’ as this will give a soft look. Avoid long styles as this will only elongate your face.
Once
again the possibilities are quite endless. However, remember to avoid
styles that have crowns and that are narrower than your cheekbones.
A gele with a slight tilt or constructed at an angle will balance the broadness of your chin. Avoid sharp points at top of gele.
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