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Not too long ago, the
dancehall igwe, Winky D (real name Wallace Chirumiko), sang about “bhachi nejean”. He chanted, “usina bhachi nejean wakasara seTarino”.
It was the in thing then, slapping on a blazer onto a pair of jeans. Looking back, there was
one problem with this trend. Men were wearing any sort of jacket with any kind
of jeans and thought they were slaying. In most instances, it
was suit jackets over baggy jeans paired with a T-shirt even. The niggers were
in too deep! As time went on, the “bhachi nejean” Winky D chanted about
turned into different colour jackets which in most instances had embroidery on
the back. The embroidery could have been of any motif – an eagle, lion, pretty
much anything! Of course this was a
big shift from the three-button oversized suit jackets which looked beyond
weird but it still wasn’t quite coming together just right. The trend got perfected
over time and more men started to get the hang of it. But some got carried
away. They’ll slap on a blazer onto pretty much anything; even when it’s not
necessary.
The blazer
manufacturers have come right and started manufacturing cutting edge stuff but
more and more men have become confused about what should go into a blazer look. There’s just so much on
the market it has become increasingly difficult to determine what works and
what doesn’t. A blazer is a definite
must have but the cut will be determined by your body shape and height. Chubby cheeks wouldn’t
look so handsome in a six-button blazer. It may add weight to your look as you
try to keep it closed. Rather go for a
two-button with a vent at the back. It will have a slimming effect and give you
the perfect silhouette. If you don’t already
own any, you want to have your first blazer in a neutral colour and then go
adventurous as your collection grows. Start with the blacks,
browns, navy blues, greys and then move over to the checkered and bolder
colours. But if you’re
charismatic – go for the bold colours and a single vent from the onset. Just
remember not to wear it every other day. That’s the down side of elaborate pieces;
they can’t be worn too often.
To pull off the blazer
look well, invest in a crisp white shirt. Any woman worth her
salt loves a man in a clean white shirt! And guess what; you
won’t need to wear a tie on a crisp white shirt and classic blazer. All you’ll need is a well-fitted
pair of chinos, the perfect belt, good shoes and you’re good to go. The blazer look can be
taken to different occasions – day or night. The secret is in your accessories. For a polished evening
look, wear your blazer with a pocket square and a lapel pin; those who know
will appreciate your sense of style. Take it a notch higher and wear a bow tie
or a cravat in a bold colour if you’re feeling a little fancy. The secret is making
sure your blazer, shirt and pants hug your body perfectly. If you’re going to wear
a brown belt, wear brown shoes and if it’s going to be black, let it be black
waist and feet. Men generally don’t have
much to accessorise with so the secret is getting maximum style from the few
pieces you have. A watch is really nice to have.
It all comes together
with a good fragrance. Nothing is as attractive as a man whose fragrance
announces his presence. Many people don’t get
this but investing in a good fragrance speaks volumes of your sense of style
and how seriously you take your personal hygiene. Make sure it’s not
harsh and it doesn’t harass the next person’s nostrils – the scent has to be nothing
but salutary. No woman wants to sit
next to a man who stinks or one whose fragrance is overpowering. It has to be
just right. Ever met men whose
fragrances linger after they’ve left? Now that’s hot!
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