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Hi fashionistas, last time I shared a post on how to dress properly and the common fashion mistakes people make, the comments were honestly funny 😂 and surprisingly, a lot of people got triggered.

refer to my previous thread here: https://www.nairaland.com/8665507/why-people-keep-making-these

I feel many people misunderstood the point of the post. It was never about forcing fashion rules on anyone. The post was simply meant to educate people on what is generally considered proper styling and presentation in the fashion world.

At the end of the day, you can wear whatever makes you happy. But one thing people should never forget is this — your dressing and fashion sense say a lot about you before you even speak.

So today, I’m back with another important one, especially for those who believe you must be rich before you can look classy or expensive.

No.

You can wear cheap outfits and still look luxurious.

In fact, many people wearing “designer” today still look poorly dressed because they ignore the real secrets that make an outfit look premium.

Looking expensive is not really about loud logos or spending millions. It’s mostly about:
Good fitting
Clean styling
Quality-looking fabrics
Minimal accessories
And proper grooming

One good tailor alone can completely transform an ordinary outfit into something that looks premium.

Even thrift clothes can look luxurious if you know how to style them properly.

Look, I understand many people may not have the money to buy expensive clothes or original designer wears. In fact, many people end up buying fake designer clothes or fake accessories just to appear rich. Honestly, that’s one of the biggest turn-offs in fashion.

Today, I want people to understand that you can actually get quality and good-looking materials through thrift if you are humble enough.

Many people see thrift as “poor man’s fashion,” but the truth is, if you are not financially buoyant yet, there is absolutely no need trying to impress people with fake luxury. Thrift is honestly one of the smartest ways to build a classy wardrobe on a budget.

Now, let me be clear — thrifts are in different grades. I’m not talking about random overused roadside clothes.

One funny secret about thrift is that some pieces are actually original designer items or high-quality brands that were pushed out for different reasons. Some are almost brand new. This is why you must learn how to identify quality pieces instead of just buying anything because it is cheap.

You need to know where to thrift, how to inspect fabrics properly, how to check finishing, seams, zippers, fitting, and how to choose pieces that actually look premium.

I’ll still make another thread fully focused on thrift — where to buy, how to choose quality pieces, and everything people need to know.

Meanwhile, in today’s 8+ minutes video, I focused on how both men and women can dress properly for office, events, and casual outings while still looking classy and expensive without spending too much.

I talked about:
Ankara styling
Senator wear
Blazers
Tailoring secrets
Luxury styling hacks
How fitting changes everything
And simple ways to instantly elevate your appearance.

Watch full video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAHSiXjjpq0?si=hYJJKRhpnUG9Bk5s

Now tell me honestly:
Do you think looking expensive is mostly about money… or presentation? 👀

Na you come Sabi that one.

Na when I see 1m wey sit down for my account for the first time,na then I realize and understand why most big men no dey reason fashion to be a big deal..

Just dress comfortably and smell good,that's all.

Thrift na expensive wears oo One thrift baggy now is 20k. I don’t know why they changed the name from Okirika. Ok was cheaper.

🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

Sonnobax15:

Na you come Sabi that one.

Na when I see 1m wey sit down for my account for the first time,na then I realize and understand why most big men no dey reason fashion to be a big deal..

Just dress comfortably and smell good,that's all.

Just like I said earlier, dressing well is not about being rich or having plenty of money, and it has nothing to do with pride. It is simply about how you make the best use of what you already have.

In the last part of the video, I also explained how you can start building a proper wardrobe with just a few key pieces — about 3 shirts or tops, 3 pairs of trousers, and a good pair of shoes — and still look clean, stylish, and luxurious.

Dressing well is actually a form of investment.
You cannot be focused on making money while neglecting how you present yourself.

The truth is, the way you dress affects how people perceive you, and in many cases, it can open doors you never expected.

Imagine dressing anyhow or wearing very loud, mismatched outfits in a corporate environment. Why do you think serious companies and corporate organisations expect their staff to dress well, like in the banking sector?

Whether it is attention, opportunities, or even a promotion at work — appearance matters more than most people admit.
It is all about the right mindset.

Looking expensive without having shi shi in your pocket in this tinubu regime is dangerous because everywhere you go people would beg you for money thinking you have

Glimpsetv:
Hi fashionistas, last time I shared a post on how to dress properly and the common fashion mistakes people make, the comments were honestly funny 😂 and surprisingly, a lot of people got triggered.

refer to my previous thread here: https://www.nairaland.com/8665507/why-people-keep-making-these

I feel many people misunderstood the point of the post. It was never about forcing fashion rules on anyone. The post was simply meant to educate people on what is generally considered proper styling and presentation in the fashion world.

At the end of the day, you can wear whatever makes you happy. But one thing people should never forget is this — your dressing and fashion sense say a lot about you before you even speak.

So today, I’m back with another important one, especially for those who believe you must be rich before you can look classy or expensive.

No.

You can wear cheap outfits and still look luxurious.

In fact, many people wearing “designer” today still look poorly dressed because they ignore the real secrets that make an outfit look premium.

Looking expensive is not really about loud logos or spending millions. It’s mostly about:
Good fitting
Clean styling
Quality-looking fabrics
Minimal accessories
And proper grooming

One good tailor alone can completely transform an ordinary outfit into something that looks premium.

Even thrift clothes can look luxurious if you know how to style them properly.

Look, I understand many people may not have the money to buy expensive clothes or original designer wears. In fact, many people end up buying fake designer clothes or fake accessories just to appear rich. Honestly, that’s one of the biggest turn-offs in fashion.

Today, I want people to understand that you can actually get quality and good-looking materials through thrift if you are humble enough.

Many people see thrift as “poor man’s fashion,” but the truth is, if you are not financially buoyant yet, there is absolutely no need trying to impress people with fake luxury. Thrift is honestly one of the smartest ways to build a classy wardrobe on a budget.

Now, let me be clear — thrifts are in different grades. I’m not talking about random overused roadside clothes.

One funny secret about thrift is that some pieces are actually original designer items or high-quality brands that were pushed out for different reasons. Some are almost brand new. This is why you must learn how to identify quality pieces instead of just buying anything because it is cheap.

You need to know where to thrift, how to inspect fabrics properly, how to check finishing, seams, zippers, fitting, and how to choose pieces that actually look premium.

I’ll still make another thread fully focused on thrift — where to buy, how to choose quality pieces, and everything people need to know.

Meanwhile, in today’s 8+ minutes video, I focused on how both men and women can dress properly for office, events, and casual outings while still looking classy and expensive without spending too much.

I talked about:
Ankara styling
Senator wear
Blazers
Tailoring secrets
Luxury styling hacks
How fitting changes everything
And simple ways to instantly elevate your appearance.

Watch full video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAHSiXjjpq0?si=hYJJKRhpnUG9Bk5s

Now tell me honestly:
Do you think looking expensive is mostly about money… or presentation? 👀

is this the only thing filled in the brain of you people in this age and time

Let the account look expensive and not the outfit....who that one epp?. .

Person no get money he wan look expensive...


No be juju be that? Even the people wey get the money dey tone down.

I no read the context Sha... na only heading I read. So I fix no know the context of whatever you dey talk.


Tone down on fake life Sha!

Na okrika dey safe many people for naija now, how many people can afford to buy new designer wears. Even me sef, na first grade I dey always dey check ✔️ out.

Pray after faking your expensive look without having the money to back it up, that APC/Tinubu manufactured bandits and kidnappers don't catch you

If you need people's validation of your worth, then you don't respect yourself enough. You dress to be comfortable not to show people how much you are worth. True they say dress the way you want to be addressed but it's a form of deep seated insecurity if you wear expensive things to prove a point. It means you've not grown.

The worst is designer clothes, why will I be doing free modelling for you? Before oyinbo came with all their nonsense, we were wearing clothes. Na tailor de sew am, buy material but I dress well. Anything that has a logo on it, I don't buy them at all. Asoebi of 1m etc is just pepper dem and I still believe that if all you do is to show off and oppress people, na insecurity but you can do whatever you want with your money, e no mean say e go buy my respect.

BTW I will not watch your video or click on it neither will I salute you for the AI article.

why do you want to look expensive

Don't just use slim people as examples.
Also show those fat people too

No be only slim guds dey broke

SixSeven:
If you need people's validation of your worth, then you don't respect yourself enough. You dress to be comfortable not to show people how much you are worth. True they say dress the way you want to be addressed but it's a form of deep seated insecurity if you wear expensive things to prove a point. It means you've not grown.

BTW I will not watch your video or click on it neither will I salute you for the AI article.

God bless you, some says reason why am not married and ladies reject me cos I don't wear expensive wears, since I ha e car I suppose dress classy..
But my grandfather used to say even madman have his own woman..

I don't know which one to believe..
The days I tried to do this package in abuja, naso one babe think say I de plug Money asking me to book flights for her just easily the way she throw the request

Poverty nah bazTARD. I remember those days in Uni wen guys/girls don go gathered/select okrika @ Yaba/kotongowa @ile Epo, Lagos to look cool in campus

Don't worry about looking "expensive" until you have a budget to experiment with. And being in shape does more for your look than your style. Exercise is free too.

Guys have it easy, all you need is a good line up, slacks, white shirt, tie, and decent shoes. And men's clothes are cheaper.

Most women look good with braids, locs, or an afro style. No need for all that wig nonsense. And natural hair is more feminine and attractive. A decent blouse, slacks/skirt, shoes, and matching jewelry works for most women. Skincare and makeup definitely makes a difference, but that's it's own topic.

Basically, dress like you're going to church.

Nice-looking clothes are far more accessible than they've probably ever been. And if you don't know how to put stuff together, there's tons of apps and websites that you can put your photo and videos on to get not just suggestions, but where to buy everything, and within your budget.

SixSeven:
If you need people's validation of your worth, then you don't respect yourself enough. You dress to be comfortable not to show people how much you are worth. True they say dress the way you want to be addressed but it's a form of deep seated insecurity if you wear expensive things to prove a point. It means you've not grown.

The worst is designer clothes, why will I be doing free modelling for you? Before oyinbo came with all their nonsense, we were wearing clothes. Na tailor de sew am, buy material but I dress well. Anything that has a logo on it, I don't buy them at all. Asoebi of 1m etc is just pepper dem and I still believe that if all you do is to show off and oppress people, na insecurity but you can do whatever you want with your money, e no mean say e go buy my respect.

BTW I will not watch your video or click on it neither will I salute you for the AI article.

You're right. Especially about traditional clothes. However, you probably wouldn't leave your house in clothes that look like rags. And a healthy reason someone should seek expensive clothes is the reality that those expensive clothes are beautiful art tailored for your body. It's not about the label, even though that's what many chase. It's no different from well-made traditional clothes.

And I argue that the way you dress is part comfort, part personal expression (everybody has favorite clothes), part peacocking (everybody likes to look at least a little sexy), and part representing who you are (you wouldn't want someone to think you're shady).

Sonnobax15:

Na you come Sabi that one.

Na when I see 1m wey sit down for my account for the first time,na then I realize and understand why most big men no dey reason fashion to be a big deal..

Just dress comfortably and smell good,that's all.

Bro.
Just this evening person dey question my dressing.
E dey ask me why I dey step out with flips. E say I don pass that level.
Person wer I just help am pay im family rent for Nigeria oh.
E dey wear Gold just to come my house come chill tap PS5.
Make we step out go find something chop e dey question my flips.

Me I don wear bathroom slippers from Lagos Fly go Abuja before oh.
Just my short and a T.shirt.

I no send anybody papa.

Even tho I insist my children dress properly.
But me I no get time. Na wetin I see I dey where. Any corner of the world I dey I no send anybody papa

After these fashion sense, if money is still not there. You're just like a monkey in an expensive suit.

Gbadugbakun:
Looking expensive without having shi shi in your pocket in this tinubu regime is dangerous because everywhere you go people would beg you for money thinking you have

na so i dress well one day like that to church... after service, one soldier stopped me to ask for transport, i didn't have to give him 🤢

Without thrift, where I for dey? Nigerians generally look down on thrift wears but I even pray that people don't ever open their eyes to the value. I don't mean chinese okrika. I mean first grade London. Once you have the eyes to recognize quality, you'll look fresh without breaking the bank

Its better to put energy on making money than living a fake life

franchasng:
Pray after faking your expensive look without having the money to back it up, that APC/Tinubu manufactured bandits and kidnappers don't catch you

The beating will be too ungodly

Nigerians and the desperation to be "RICH" or appear rich. This is why crime is running rampant in our country. What happens to appearing neat, classy, etc? Why is appearing rich used on this?

A whole me. Mr Steezy 'da drip' Steeze. I know even read the article. Ọdọ mi ni Hushpuppi ti kọṣẹ. You dey whine?