myami:
You talk like a westernized african american. Where are you from?

WoundedLamb:


Well, that shouldn't come as a surprise in a society where merely being a man already makes one a superior entity. But that aside, I believe it's also cause such attires are (or were) considered not to be norm for ladies and it takes some level of boldness for anyone to step out of the norm and dare the world.

pocohantas:


Well, except that. I would never wear one. There are fabrics I don’t even wear because I consider them stiff and masculine. Softer fabrics sit better on a woman’s body. Strong ugly things are for the other gender.

Nah, I don’t see it as strong, intimidating or whatever. I just don’t find it alluring. It doesn’t even have anything to do with seeing them on men, if I am to pick, I wouldn’t go with these ones you posted. However, the one in a tweed pant suit and black hat is very cool. Is she one of the royals? She looks familiar.

descarado:

Nigeria is very religious.
If you want respect from people that matters, rock long flowing gowns especially during official time.
It will automatically elevate your level and respect.

Add a good perf and you will have the title of "ma" everywhere. Make use of that title and the sky won't be your limit. Knew this trick as undergrad and I never had any problem anywhere.Leave the tight fitting stuff for small girls and babes that have no self confidence.

Talking from experience.

cococandy:
I don’t usually wear tight clothes either because I really value comfort over style. I prefer to look dull if it means I’ll be comfortable over being pretty, uncomfortable and unable to breathe. If I wear something tight, it must have stretch so that I can move comfortably.

However, if you ask me, a woman who can pull off tight clothing is a very confident woman. It takes confidence to show yourself like that when you know any flaws you have will be exaggerated by the tight clothes.

Maxi clothes can hide flaws and make you look more put together than your body would give you permission if you wore tight clothing.

Like in the three pics below. Socially, we would give the first woman permission to wear that tight dress. We would even admire her but frown at the second woman for wearing such a tight dress. It would take a lot of confidence for the second lady to step out in that tight dress knowing that it’s not flattering according to our standards. If the second woman were to wear the dress in the third picture, she can hide her flaws and borrow confidence from the maxi style. So yes it takes confidence to wear tight styles.

pocohantas:


Lmao. True though! Whenever I see them, I am loke, una get mind.

cococandy:


Yes. I’m a westernized African who wore a white wedding dress like other African brides according to British western traditions.

You guys love to pick and choose what’s African and what’s western as it suits you, when the entirety of your “African tradition” is all western, don’t you?

myami:
The white man stormed our lands, took charge and replaced our beloveth culture with theirs. Africa was once an independent continent until the colonialists arrived and conned us with their systems and traditions. As if that was not enough, your forefathers were acquired as slaves.

slawormiir:
Damnnn niggarrrr
It looks like High budget ass Jumpsuit

Anyway what do I know.....am just a drunkard, bomber( key board warrior) a weed smoker and a pussy banger

cococandy:
yet you wonder why I’m “westernized”. As if every single one of us isn’t

pocohantas:
This I can manage, but there is nothing I hate more than women in senator material or agbada. I know it is not my business, but I am quite old school. I still think gowns bring out the beauty and allure of a woman.

I used to wear shirts and pants to work, decided to switch to gowns, blazers and skirts. The first day I came with one gown, my alfa male boss looked at me and said “you should do this often”.

By the way, there is no trend like this in Nigeria. I am yet to notice it. Nigerian brides are still rocking gowns.

pocohantas:
This I can manage, but there is nothing I hate more than women in senator material or agbada. I know it is not my business, but I am quite old school. I still think gowns bring out the beauty and allure of a woman.

I used to wear shirts and pants to work, decided to switch to gowns, blazers and skirts. The first day I came with one gown, my alfa male boss looked at me and said “you should do this often”.

By the way, there is no trend like this in Nigeria. I am yet to notice it. Nigerian brides are still rocking gowns.

myami:
some of us did not forget our roots

bukatyne:


100%

I wish I could 'sue' the person who came up with suits (trousers and skirts) for ladies.

Nothing brings the 'woman' in a woman than well tailored gowns, skirts and blouses.

A bride on trousers?

Toor.

cococandy:
if you practice Christianity, if you will or you did wear a suit and tie on your wedding day, you forgot your roots already.

slawormiir:
Damnnn niggarrrr
It looks like High budget ass Jumpsuit

Anyway what do I know.....am just a drunkard, bomber( key board warrior) a weed smoker and a pussy banger