Style Tips for Men

Style is an individual choice of how one want to be perceived. Some people develop style without consciously thinking about it, because it is inherent in every man. The loose end to style is that it can run to the extreme, where people can look like butterflies or monkeys on the street. This is why style and fashion have to work together to become relevant.

Style Inspiration That Will Keep Your Style Timeless

1.     Find your Color:  Knowing your basic colors will help you choose clothes that compliment your hair color and complexion. This will help you look more put together overall.

2.     Don’t be afraid of colors. Most men are scared of wearing bright color. They feel it’s loud and feminine.  Mehn, I am not saying start wearing yellow, pink and red together, but experiment with colors. It’s not bad to be the center of attention because of your daring fashion choices every once in a while

3.     There’s no shame in asking for help. If you’re having a hard time finding a style that looks good on you, ask people what they think. 

4.      Wear good shoes. Good shoes won’t only look nice, they’ll also help you keep good posture and stand taller.

5.     DO wear age-appropriate clothing. Your style need to belong to the present moment

6.     Pay attention to looking good rather than looking different. It’s OK to wear trendy items or classic pieces. Looking good will make you stand out more than any effort at looking different will.

7.     Invest in a pair of blue suit. Granted, black suit are pretty versatile but it’s always good to have options. Blue suit will look great with grey, or pink. 

8.     Ask you stick to what works for you, try new designs. As you grow, so should your style.

9.     Don’t skip the tailoring. Sure, having your clothes tailored takes time. However, unless you want to look homeless you should make sure your clothes fit properly. 

10. Invest in good laundry products. Whether it’s detergent, an ironing board or some other tool of the trade, keeping your clothing looking great will go a long way towards helping your style

President Buhari and his Terrible Fashion Sense.

President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian President has won the award for the ‘Traditional President Ever’. During his campaign, he was seen in a suit that actually fit and we all thought that to be the face of change. 

However, after he won the election, he has never worn a suit that actually fit, that is if he gets to wear a suit.

We know President Buhari is slim before we voted him, he need not to wear a suit bigger than him just to look bigger.

President Buhari, should imitate President Obama when he doesn’t know what to wear. A navy blue suit, pale blue shirt and complementary dark blue tie sometimes are the combination he should consider. Not only is this a less harsh combination than a bright white shirt and light-sucking black suit but it’s also more approachable.

Sometimes, I wonder what President Buhari would look like in his downtime or leisure moments, would he also be wearing his everyday native wear.

I totally agree that he is really hard-working person, yeah right; he’s got a lot on his desk as a president and may not give much thought to fashion. But even if he doesn’t, other people notice what he wears. Therefore, he needs to start paying attention to what he looks like when he leaves the house. He too can be fashionable, when he has the right attitude and the right information

Why Nigerian Made Suit Is BetterThan A Foreign Suit

Foreign suit (Ready to wear) is bought off the rack, in a cut and style determined by the designer. The designer determines the style, size and specification. So as long as you are happy with the size and style, you can purchase it. Foreign suit leaves you with no option. You have no fantasy nor dream because the suit is imagined for you. 

From observations, few men are likely to possess the dimension of a foreign suit exact size. So while a suit may fit well in some areas, it may be too long, short, loose or tight in others.

Obviously, those interested in menswear will over time want to start making their own sartorial choices around cloth, cut and finishing. This brings us to Nigerian-made suit.

Fabric used in sewing a suit is ultimately only as good as its raw ingredients. Fabric selection is the most important choice you should make. Having Nigerian fashion designers or tailors in Nigeria sew your suit, will give you the privilege to decide the fabric of your choice. Not only does it determine how your suit will look and feel, but also how it will perform and last over time.

Even though there is nothing inherently wrong with a well-tailored foreign suit that people buy off the rack, it simply cannot compare to having a suit made to your specifications.

A Nigerian-made suit takes countless measurements to make sure that every aspect is created to fit your body and your shape. If you buy a suit off the peg, it has a generic shape which will often need to be altered to fit comfortable and even when it has been altered, the fit still won’t be perfect.

Most of the foreign suits are often made with far cheaper material, which wears quickly and you find yourself needing to buy new suits more frequently. The fabric used by Nigerian fashion designers and tailors in Nigeria are often e so superior in quality, that the suit ends up lasting a lot longer. When I visited a fashion designer in Nigeria, I made my choice of fabric; lining and the fashion designer also gave me aftercare guidelines on the fabrics. 

 

Think of your first visit to a Nigerian fashion House as the first step in building your new wardrobe. Start with versatile basics and slowly build out to seasonal fabrics with more personality. You can wear a solid black or blue suit to the office three times a week and nobody will notice.

Fashion and style is simply about personality and self-expression, this you can’t get with a foreign suit but a Nigerian-made suit gives you a large scope to express yourself. Have a little patient and let your suit be sewn by Nigerian fashion designers or tailors.