It is also great for branding purposes
Mid-tone violet and bright purple sit between lilac and plum and they have their own distinct styling requirements
Collared, button detail, petal sleeves
A two-piece suit is standard, but a three-piece adds an extra touch of sophistication, especially for evening affairs
The only downside to shopping right now is a lot of places arent letting you try on
Sure, you can wear the baati to the beach, but it carries memories and stories for Somali women, like the time you didnt have clothes to wear while visiting your cousins, or the time your parents brought you back a baati from a trip. In recent years, Ive found myself more interested in the garments diasporic malleability, the way it becomes whatever we want it to be depending on the context