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Can you rock this purple gown-like shirt to an event?

by Staff writer






Nigerian model and creative director, Nelly Mesik, generated some buzz on social media when he stepped out in this purple “dual-purpose” pleated top.








Though worn as a shirt in the picture, above a matching pair of trousers and green sandals, it is clear the outfit can also go singly, if worn by a woman.


Take a look at this:





Of course it is confusions like these that made the fashion industry what it is today!

What do you think?


Yes or No?

About Daniel Nkado

Daniel Nkado is a Nigerian writer and social researcher whose work examines Black identity, racism, institutional inequality, social power and belonging. He is the founder of DNB Stories Africa. Read more about Daniel, including his research methodology and full biography, here.

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