We as Kenyans have funny ways of complementing people who are look smart. In Sheng you’ll hear people say, ‘Umesema leo utumalize (you’ve decided to finish us), Unatukunywa na straw (You’re drinking and sucking us with a straw or you’re sucking style from us), or hiyo suit ni poa lakini mabega inakaa bakuli (the suit looks great, but the shoulders look like big bowls). Even, ‘you’re depleting us like data bundles’. The list goes on and on.
Dressing great always attracts compliments. Who can forget the late Orie Rogo Manduli, her sense of flair and style was unparalleled. She wore flair and flamboyance like the way you wear your skin. Whenever she appeared, the first thing you noticed was her exuberant headgear, her voguish African dresses with ebullient charm to match.
When you think of men and women who dress their best, Sir Charles Njonjo also comes to mind. Even at 100 years, (can you believe it?) he still wears his Saville row tailored suits, with his stripped initials and fresh rosebud to match. How’s that for style?
It then makes you wonder; how do these people manage to look so good? It takes effort.
This month, we share tips on how you can always look your best, especially with the festive season fast approaching.
Find your personal style. Just like Sir Charles Njonjo, knowing your style is about your personality. He exudes class and cultured taste. Creating a personal style is an experiment, you never know what amazing looks like until you try it. Remember to take time to play with colors and shapes to find what looks great on your body.
Find the right detergent. Toss has 5 variants that are suited for different clothes. To ensure that your colors pop, use Toss Bright because it never fades your clothes. If you have delicate hands and delicate clothes, use Toss Sensitive because it’s kind on your hands.
To make your clothes smell magical, use Toss Lavender with its irresistible scent. Toss Blue fights stubborn stains and Toss White fights all stains including white.
Get yourself a good Tailor. A good tailor will make even the cheapest fabric look designer. Whether it’s a fitting coat or a dress, nothing beats a garment that’s precisely fitted to you.
