Summer Style Inspo: Outfits for Box Braids

Is it just us, or do certain hairstyles look best with certain looks? For example, the next time you fluff out your twist-out, look closely: a top with a plunging neckline may pair  better with your curls than say, a crew neck tee. The same thing goes for various braided styles, or in this case, box braids—a summer travel staple, often associated with tank tops and bathing suits. If you’re looking for other ways to dress up or dress down with box braids, check out our pics below. 

Athleisure

Formerly known as workout wear, athleisure outfits can easily go from the boardroom to the yoga mat and everywhere in between. We caught on to this trend early on and love this white track suit with chunky box braids as well as the army green number with hat.

 

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Dresses

A flowy summer dress is a no brainer, like this orange number paired with thick braids. But get a load of the Zebra print paired with a wide-brimmed hat. Definitely a more elevated look to go along with super-long braids and flawlessly tapered ends. 

 

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Sophisticated Travel

If you’re headed out of town (or at least thinking about it) and want a grown-ish look, we love these two linen outfits paired with super-long statement braids.  

 

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For something a little more casual, we love this yellow jumpsuit paired with braids and a headwrap.

 

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Summer Wedding

Natural brides are beautiful and we love them, but check out the box braids on this stunning bride, paired with an off-the-rack wedding dress. Sheer Black girl joy!

 

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Beach or Poolside

Lastly, when it’s finally safe to go back in the water, a bathing suit with plunging neckline pairs well with jumbo braids. Loving the details on this suit. 

 

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So! If you’re a newbie to box braids, or perhaps have hesitations committing to them all summer, these looks show their versatility, whether dressed up or dressed down, and everything in between.

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