Fashion/Style : Take that needed leap from Jeans to suits

More and more Rwandans are bidding farewells to the days when people used to think that suits were meant for Ministers, Members of Parliament and Directors. More young people are plunging into suits. Searching for a job or a mate? ‘Suit-up’! A suit will take you there. If you dress well you feel good about yourself. If you feel good about yourself others notice it, so, you’re likely to get a good job and make more money. A suit implies success, stability and maturity, which also are some of the most desirable traits for a potential partner. Those of you who’re still stuck in jeans and t-shirts, it’s time to break the monotony, shade them off and jump on the wagon of the corporate men, suit-up! “I had to beat women and men off my back with a stick on my way back from work the first day I put-on a suit,” Frank Gatabazi, a lawyer, revealed. Those who still take suits as ceremonial wear are in for a big surprise, you don’t have to be working in a Ministry or a corporate company to don one. Tim Rutayisire is a Blue-collar worker. He leaves his home every morning in a well pressed suit. On reaching his place of work, he changes into work-clothes. He again ‘suits-up’ when retiring home. “Wearing suits makes my esteem hit the ceiling; I’m respected not only by my family but also my superiors.”The good news is that, today there are so many different styles, fabrics and colours to suit every one and every occasion. We are all bound to find one that fits our personality and likes. Avoid ill-fitted suits; make sure the outfit is well-put together. Remember, even the most expensive suit will look ‘borrowed’ if your shoes are not shined and hair is un-cared for. Nice cologne will complete the picture. If you’re going for a suit for the first time, consult someone who is familiar in that field. A tailor would be a good start. I also recommend you try on several types. Colours and fabrics are also important. Most men go for black, brown and grey but you can break the norm and go for other colours, though you have to be careful, or you might enter a restaurant and find the table-clothes or the window curtains share the same material or colour as your suit. Different fabrics will feel different and will serve different purpose, you choose Cotton –is light and suitable for our climate. Linen is also light and is machine washable. Cashmere is the most comfortable, extremely soft but can be a little pocket-unfriendly. You can also try Polyesters. Two button suits- is a single breast and are the commonest. It works well with most people especially with rounder body type. The most important thing is to choose a suit material that is both comfortable on you and your wallet. Ends