Na Copenhagen, Denmark, I don waka recently and wetin I see for wet season fashion ehn, e dey burst my brain! I no sabi wetin I dey expect from dem stylish locals, but dem sabi how to balance comfort and style like sey na Olympic sport. E be like sey I don hit jackpot with some fashion tips as I sabi how dem dress dey comfy without looking like sey dem just roll from bed.
The first thing wey catch my eye na those red Mary Janes wey I see one guy wear for bus. Dem dey shine like sey dem be Nigerian superstar, decorated with gold bling wey just dey scream ‘I get style, o!’ I dey plan how to fit am into my own wardrobe because dem shoes wey dey comfortable fit for anything – whether na party or just casual stroll for street.
But make I yan you true, I regret sey I no pack water-resistant trench coat. Wetin I sabi now be sey rain no dey play for Copenhagen as I bumble for walk one morning wey rain pour like sey na concert wey dem dey prepare for. If I no grab that trench coat wey I see, outside go dey cold, and inside go dey hot like oven. Wetin I dey learn? E be like say sartorial investment fit save your life for rainy days!
The footwear craze for that city na big, clunky black boots. Na wetin my eyes dey see everywhere. I gree say my combat boots serve me well, but after that trip, I don craze for knee-high boots wey I see, sharp sharp! Dem dey sleek and e go fit any outfit – whether na winter dress or nice skirt.
The way people dey dress for Copenhagen dey show sey dem sabi look casual yet chic. Baggy jeans dey rule! As I dey rock my own Nasty Gal jeans, the locals dey vex for the way dem dey style am with oversized tops. Style tip 101: make comfort your best friend! I gree say I wan add more baggy jeans to my collection as I no sabi how I survive without dem before.
Quilted jackets? E be like say those ones dey win award for best fall fashion in Scandinavia. Dem dey light but fit keep you warm without turning you into snowman. I don eye plenty designs wey catch my fancy; I fit grab one wey get nice colors. Na this kind level, you fit turn head as you combine am with your favorite sweater.
Your basic wardrobe no dey complete without cozy sweaters. Dem dey everywhere for Copenhagen and dem fit save you from chilly weather wahala. A fine neutral sweater fit play well with anything, from baggy jeans to mini skirts sef. E go shine like diamond for your Instagram page. You fit easily layer am with another shirt too, for extra swag!
If you no carry button-down collared shirt for your wardrobe, abeg make that one dey your next travel check. Na dem kind shirts wey get fine fit wey go match your jeans and skirts. E go change your whole vibe, no be joke!
No forget say people dey play with textures and patterns, from suede pants to interesting knits. E no too common for Nigeria, but for Copenhagen, dey dey add flair to their outfit like sey dem dey follow runway show. E make sense to try something new, even if na just to feel stylish.
So wetin I learn from my Copenhagen trip? No be only style dem dey catch for that city – e dey all about how you carry yourself. Risk no dey kill person, so dey play with your fashion. Add confidence to your looks and shine bright, na that one be the true Naija spirit wey e fit bear.
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