Native for the runway

The days are far behind us when classy and trendy means boardroom regalia. In the last few years, native wear have become headliners not only at events but also  at the corporate level. Rocking native wear comes with a degree of charm, swag and panache, which places the wearer in a class of its own. This in addition to promoting the fantastic culture that natives are known for makes the donning of indigenous wears every bit of a cultural message snippet as much as it is fashionable.

Here are the tips you should pay attention to when rocking your native wear:

The finishing matters: You really want to check out the finishing of your native wears before wearing it; check out if the seams are neat, the buttons properly tacked. You don’t want to have your cloth gaping because a button has removed, of course no one likes that.

Your foot wear is important: It has been long said that the first thing anyone notices when looking at you is your footwear. It is important to give observers something good to look at. As a fashion rule, do not wear sneakers when you are rocking native. You should also avoid shoes that have laces or tassels.

Don’t go for tight: You definitely want to have enough room to move and be yourself even while you are clothed in your nice native wear. Therefore, the onus lies on you to be generous with your cloth, allow your designer  to leave enough seam allowance on both sides of your cloth.

Shop your style: The beauty of native is that given the right eye for details, you can make native wears work better for you. With natives, you are not burdened with any template or style. You can simply tell your designer to make anything you will be comfortable in. You want a classy pocket? By all means, get your designer to craft one. You can be classy and comfortable, with native wears.

Add a cap, if you can: The beauty of a native wear is further brought to limelight with a classy cap. If you can add a cap to your attire, kindly do. It will complement your fashion statement and ensure you stand out, even among other native wearers.

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Native wears are hot, what’s holding you back from being a part of the trend. Join in.