Sage Green Sheer Lace Asoebi with 3D Floral Bodice & Coral Necklace | Nigerian Wedding Style | OutfitLibrary
Shot against a clean arched editorial backdrop, this sage and forest green asoebi look is the definition of refined elegance. A sheer nude lace base gown is layered with deep green botanical 3D floral appliqués climbing from the bodice, creating the effect of a garden growing directly on the fabric. The styling — iridescent dark green gele, layered coral and ivory necklace, bow-detail pointed heels — is impeccably considered. This is asoebi that has been thought through to the last detail.
The secret to recreating this asoebi look is the layered construction — the sheer base and appliqué are two separate elements worked together. Source a nude tulle or organza as your base fabric and request pre-made 3D fabric flowers and leaf appliqués from specialist Lagos embroidery workshops or from UK/US African fabric suppliers online. The appliqués are hand-sewn onto the finished gown rather than woven into the lace, which means you can repurpose the same base fabric with different appliqué colour for different asoebi seasons. The iridescent gele fabric is typically sourced from Yoruba aso-oke weavers who produce teal and green metallic weaves — ask specifically for a two-tone or peacock weave. This is the look for the guest who wants to look like a forest goddess at a Nigerian wedding.
