Nigerian Men Fashion

In the past few years, fashion for Nigerian men has gone from stuffy ill-fitting extra large suits and trads, tight-fitting suits and trads (remember the free the biceps movement?) to where it is now, something in between, hard to place. Even then, Nigerian men are almost completely done with those two categories and are finally ready to explore the other offerings designers have on their website and Instagram pages.

But this is not to say that a good suit or trad won’t still bang and win you all the compliments if it’s done just right. There are tricks to these things, way more than restricting the sleeves of your agbada or kaftan at three quatres or grabbing a well-drycleaned suit.

The trends all the fashion lords are rocking on the ‘gram and off anyways have almost nothing to do with those kinds of looks. See them below:

Tie-dye

One would expect this trend to have gone out of style months later. But the most stylish men seem unable to let it go just yet, and there are many ways they are styling it. Tie-dye prints are now being rocked as bottoms over bright coloured Cuban shirts or even as a two-piece set.

Image source: TeeZee

Tic Tac print

Tic-tac prints have been blowing up on Instagram all year round. Whether it’s trousers, shirts, or jalabia that you can lay your hand on, tic-tac prints are definitely the fashion item that will take your style from zero to a hundred this month. The super stylish men have been rocking them on a casual day to the office and church.

Image source: Benard Samuel

Aso-oke

The aso oke trend has long been a staple in the female quatres. But thanks to many local fashion brands, the traditional weave material has been democratised. These days, there are aso-oke varsity jackets, suits, and slacks. You just need to find the right brand and the right piece for you.

Image source: Emmy Kasbit

Jorts

This OG fashion staple has returned. Nigerian men just seem unable to get over their jorts. But the look this time isn’t as ill-fitting as it once was, and the length is also closer to the knee.

Image source: AlaniGram

Two-piece shorts

Two-piece shirts have gradually become a staple rotation item for many stylish Nigerian men. For a casual breeze into the office on Wednesday, this is a perfect look. It’s also great for a weekend getaway.

Image source: horlaroflagos

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Whether men like it or not, the streets (aka women) will always try to tell us what to do with our bodies even when it’s not their business. Obviously, we don’t like it, but it’s just what society dishes to us for being the weak ones #MenHaveRightsToo.

And one thing they’ll never stop talking about is our choice of underwear. Why? So you mean to tell me that as a man, whenever I’m walking down the streets of Lagos, women are just thinking about what I’m wearing beneath my clothes?

They even have the guts to tweet about it:

If he still wears this 🚩🚩🚩🚩 pic.twitter.com/jhF1C7hJRh
— Getseen Media ฿ (@Getseen360_) July 19, 2022

As a man, I’m here to tell you the pros and cons of all the types of underwear you choose to wear. Don’t listen to women.

These bad boys

Source: Hanes

Pros: Your blokos will breathe and have room to dangle around. Also, you don’t need pyjamas. Just throw one of these bad boys on and you’re good to go to bed.

Cons: Women will shame you because you remind them of their father. Imagine toasting a woman, and when you eventually get the chance to hit, she starts crying when she sees your boxers because her dad had the exact same type.

Also, if your John-Thomas decides to rise when you wear these, the chances that they’ll be seen through your trousers are pretty high.

Boxer briefs

Pros: Nobody can insult you. Apparently, these are what women want us to wear. And let’s not lie, they look sexy and are comfortable as fuck.

Cons: Depending on the material and brand quality, they could stop your balls from getting air. Sometimes, they roll up the thighs and are uncomfortable too.

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Pant

Source: jjmalibu

Pros: These OGs are a personal favourite. They’re comfortable, go with any outfit, and pretty much keep everything where you left them. Even when your soldier is standing at attention, nobody will know.

Cons: Again, women (and sometimes fellow men) will try and mock you for your choice. Also, if the weather is hot, you’re in trouble.

Pro tip: use dusting powder.

And now for the recommendations

My brothers, let’s try to switch things up na

Source: iiniim

Look at these bad boys. The only con here is that other men will see you and try to copy you. And when you really think about it, is it really a con, or are you being an influencer?

They call these “jockstraps”

Source: Jockboxunderwear.com

And the only question you can ask when you look at this picture is, “Why the fuck not?”

And finally

Imagine dating a guy that doesn’t wear G-string 😢😢
— Getseen Media ฿ (@Getseen360_) July 20, 2022

If you’re looking to get off the streets, maybe G-strings are the way yunno?

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The novelty of the new year has worn off and it’s officially time for us to settle into 2022. But before we dive fully into the year, we would like to remind Nigerian men that these fashion trends need to die with fire. We’ve had enough and we honestly can’t take it anymore. Thank you.

1. Ashawo shorts that go below the knee

Ashawo short that cannot show any thighs, is that one even ashawo? Please and please, if you want to be an ashawo , do it with your chest. Why are you still wearing shorts that cover your thighs? Are we in 1999? You can’t be in the middle this year, pick a side and stick to it. We will be patrolling the streets with scissors. If we catch you falling our hands, we will redesign your shorts.

2. Super tight skinny jeans

Why? I thought we left this nonsense in 2009? With all the global warming and heat in Nigeria, you think suffocating the next generation to bear your last name is acceptable? Let’s stop this wickedness in 2022. At least consider unborn children. Thank you.

3. Crocodile mouth shoes

Unless you have six containers on the high sea and a very hot deal with the underworld, there’s no other reason why you should be caught wearing these shoes. Do you have a meeting with Clems Ohameze and Kanayo .O. Kanayo later this evening? Let’s kill it with fire.

4. Ashy lips

This might not be a fashion trend, but it’s still very important to us at Zikoko. Harmattan is still well alive even though Lagos people don’t know what that is. And yet, some men have decided that they’d rather be White Walkers than actually use lip balm. And If lip balms are threatening your masculinity, you can always go back to good old vaseline.

5. Mohawks

This needs to stop, please. Are you in 2010? I know Buhari said we should all be farmers, but why are you walking around with ridges on your head as if you want to plant corn?? Except footballers sha; those guys can’t be stopped and we’ve given up.

6. Slides and white socks

If you’re in the Gen Z crew or live in Jos, then this post is not for you. Do you, boo. The rest of you, are you not hot? Why are you dressing like a Nollywood IJGB? Free yourselves from the shackles of copy copy.

7. Net singlets

Are you trying to trap an Anopheles mosquito? If yes, go ahead.

8. Short-sleeved suits

This is for 50+ men and labour leaders that eventually transition into broom-wielding governors. The less said about it, the better. Smh.