F.L.E Women Around the World: Meet Amanda Jones — “Sometimes Too Much Is Exactly Enough!

FLE Team
6 days ago
4 min read

Celebrating confidence, individuality, community and the joy of wearing African prints.

At F.L.E Clothing, we believe fashion is about more than what you wear. It is about how you feel when you wear it—the confidence it gives you, the identity it expresses and the freedom to show up as yourself.

That is why we created F.L.E Women Around the World, a series celebrating the incredible women in our community who wear F.L.E in their own unique way.

For this edition, we are delighted to introduce Amanda Jones, a much-loved member of the F.L.E community and a woman who reminds us that there is no such thing as being “too much” when it comes to expressing yourself.

Meet Amanda

Smiling woman in sunglasses holds a plastic drink cup at a lively park festival, with crowds, trees, and flower beds behind her. she is wearing an African Print Shirt Dress from F.L.E Clothing — Effortlessly colourful and relaxed, Amanda shows how the **African print Loose Fit dress - Oluchi** can be both comfortable and full of personality.

Amanda lives in Manchester with her partner and her dog and is originally from Wales.

She describes herself as naturally sociable and someone who enjoys bringing people together. But her passion for community goes beyond simply being social.

Amanda recently started a litter-picking group in her local area, driven by her desire to make a positive difference to the community around her.

For Amanda, meaningful change doesn't always have to start with something big.

“Small things can make a big difference when people come together.”

It is a philosophy that says a lot about the woman behind the fashion.

Confidence Begins With Being Yourself

When we asked Amanda what makes her feel confident in herself, her answer was refreshingly honest. For Amanda, confidence isn't about fitting into a particular size or someone else's idea of beauty.

It's about being comfortable in your own skin and wearing something that makes you feel good.

“I’m learning to appreciate the woman I am rather than constantly focusing on the woman I think I should be.”

And that's exactly the kind of confidence we love to celebrate at F.L.E.

Woman with pink hair and sunglasses in a bright patterned African Print Shirt dress from FLE Clothing stands outdoors by a stone wall, holding a tan handbag. — Amanda looking stunning in our **African Print Shirt Dress – Joanne -** A bold print paired with a statement belt — proving that a simple styling addition can completely transform a look.

Why Amanda Loves African Prints

For Amanda, African prints immediately bring a sense of life, colour, personality and history.

She loves that they are bold and unapologetic.

African fashion, to her, feels joyful. The colours and patterns have a confidence of their own, and she loves how wearing a beautiful print can completely transform the way you feel.

And that's one of the things we love most about African print fashion too.

It doesn't ask you to blend in.

It invites you to stand out.

Amanda particularly loves how African-inspired fashion allows women to express their individuality. As she puts it, you can walk into a room wearing a bold print and feel like you've arrived.

And we couldn't agree more.

Smiling woman with great hair and sunglasses in a red cape and patterned African print fit and flare dress from FLE Clothing at a crowded outdoor festival under cloudy skies. — Amanda takes this striking **African Print One - Shoulder Midi Dress – Adaeze** to another level by layering it with a cape, creating an elegant and sophisticated look.

Why Amanda Chose F.L.E Clothing

Amanda x F.L.E

Amanda discovered F.L.E because, in her words, “the clothes are different.”

She loves that our pieces are bold, feminine and versatile, while celebrating women rather than making everyone look the same.

From dressing up an African print dress with a belt and accessories to adapting her outfits for cooler weather, Amanda shows just how much personality you can bring to African print fashion.

She also has a wonderful philosophy when it comes to getting dressed:

“Sometimes too much is exactly enough!”

And honestly, Amanda, we couldn't agree more. ❤️

Her Message to Women

Amanda's message is simple but powerful:

Wear the dress.

Take the photo.

Go somewhere new.

Laugh loudly

Be Seen

She believes women should celebrate one another because there is room for all of us to shine.

“Your story doesn’t have to look like anybody else’s, and your idea of beauty doesn’t have to fit somebody else’s definition.”

Smiling woman with magenta hair and glasses stands hands on hips in a garden, wearing a colourful African Print Shirt Dress from FLE Clothing. — For cooler weather, Amanda styles the **African Print Shirt Dress - Joyce** with a black belt, ankle boots and black socks — a great example of making African print work beyond the summer months.

There Is Room for All of Us to Shine

Amanda's final message is perhaps the perfect conclusion to her story.

She believes women should celebrate other women more.

There is room for everyone to shine.

Your journey doesn't have to look like someone else's. Your definition of beauty doesn't have to fit somebody else's expectations. And your style certainly doesn't have to be dictated by anyone else.

Be yourself.

Wear what makes you happy.

Never be afraid to take up a little space.

That is Amanda's story.

And that is exactly what F.L.E Women Around the World is about.

Amanda, Thank You ❤️

Amanda has been part of the F.L.E family since 2024, and we're delighted to celebrate her style, confidence and individuality through F.L.E Women Around the World.

Thank you, Amanda, for reminding us that fashion isn't about changing who you are — it's about feeling even more like yourself.

Your story. Your style. Your impact.