Just like we have staple foods, some items are absolute must-haves in a gentleman’s wardrobe. This Style guide covers basic dress essentials for every trendy man

1. ‎Crisp White Shirt

White is the new Black this season, make a good impression, and invest in a timeless white shirt that can serve you longer than your shoes can.
It is the ultimate color of shirt in a man’s wardrobe, as the better one is best kept for serious occasions. Any man that lacks this in his wardrobe is bound to struggle to knock up basic appearances. 
If you can afford it, you should try these Nigerian designers who have got some of the best in all shape and sizes:
* Atafo Inspired
* Jason Porsche Bespoke
* ANIFERAZ
‎ * Mc Meka etc.
These designers would have you measured to fit not a foreign designer who might send you back to a Nigerian tailor for alterations.

2. Gold Cufflinks

Nothing is ever classier than gold cufflinks, in our very limited range of accessories as men, this piece is the equivalent of a woman’s diamond necklace, Yes! That’s how serious it is. This dress essential is important especially if you are a working-class man. If you are thinking luxury, get a Gold or Gold plated pair and you would do yourself the good of playing in the senior league. You can get these at varieties of online shops and stores in and around the country.

Also Read: A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE: Style Tips To Consider Before Attending An Event

3. Bow Tie

Nigerian men in the early seventies went gaga over them but mid-day through the nineties it began to lose its allure and was only remembered by grooms prior to their wedding. Now the bow tie has left its permanent seat on the groom’s neck and it has begun to sit on females too! , it can now be worn almost as often as you wear your shirts, it could give you two different distinct looks with the same outfits!  Mind you, you can also have them in Ankara patterns and rock it with a denim shirt, so look for the closest place to get these timeless pieces.

4. The Brown Leather shoe

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You would want to believe every man has a pair of black leather shoes, but only the style-conscious man has BROWN leather shoes. For that classic finishing, the brown leather shoe can speak great class when paired with a brown belt of the same tone‎. When getting these, make sure you get one that fits perfectly and is of high-quality leather in order to enjoy its presence, so many cobblers and shoe brands do well with this trend ie Clarks, Bostonian, etc.

5. A Pair of Blue Denim Jeans

Of all dress essentials for men, this is perhaps the most important. There is simply no way a young fashionable man shouldn’t have a pair of these. It is simply fashion treason not to have proper denim jeans in your closet. Blue preferably. It gives you the flexibility to work with almost any kind of shirt, sneakers, and other accessories. It’s perfectly fine to have different shades of blue jeans provided they meet the minimum requirement of fitting and quality.