The Sunday News
Peter Matika
EVERY man yearns to adopt the perfect gentleman’s look; talk about a perfect fashion sense, grooming, etiquette . . . all these qualities among many others spell out the ultimate elegance that most people want to be associated with. Men were not intended to live like wild animals or hermits. Apart from others of his nature, beliefs and reason, most will agree that men were born for pleasantness and easily find delight in any society.
For the finer things in life, everyone needs a guide to teach them how to be their best selves.
The art of dressing, especially for men, is no exception. This is one daunting subject for men.
Work clothes, play clothes and everything in between – it takes inspiration to make everything look put-together and effortless.
Of-course we all have our style icons, who come in the form of actors, musicians or even just businessmen.
If you really need advice on how to attain the perfect gentleman’s look it is wise to follow advice from some extremely well-dressed men.
For every man, there is no other form of dress that spells out the word gentleman, as formal wear.
Formal wear and its simplicity spell out elegance.
Anyway this week I happened to pick out one local businessman and gentleman, Lovemore Ndebele, Firetech’s general manager, who, by coincidence is related to me, who I noted as one of the best dressed guys, according to my opinion.
I got the chance to chat with him and others at a traditional marriage gathering (amalobolo) last Sunday and true to my assertion, some of the people who know him said the same.
That day he wasn’t dressed for the occasion though, as he was dressed in ragtag jeans, cap, t-shirt, formal shoes and a trench coat.
Anyway for those that know this gentleman, he is always clad in fine fitting suits and I should assume he has a suit for every occasion.
He said what inspired him to be dressed smartly was that he always sought to be a cut above the rest and it differentiated him from everybody else.
“I don’t mean to brag but I do know that I dress up and I enjoy the comments I get from people and of course the wide eyes from the ladies,” he said jovially.
He also said that dressing up as a gentleman also presented him as a serious businessman and person in society, commanding respect from subordinates and would be clients.
“People often judge you from the way you dress, dressing appropriately ensures that even a person who doesn’t know you, respects you. I am also compelled to dress formally because of the position I hold at work and in society,” he said.
What he said is true and as I noted dressing up as a gentleman has many advantages.
He noted that he often bought his suits abroad while he got some tailored.
“Having something that fits you perfectly will definitely have you ooze confidence. I love suits. I don’t always dress formally but I do maintain the look,” he said.
It was during our conversation about suits that I realised that I needed to add two or three more suits to my wardrobe, even though I hardly wear them.
I’ll be honest with you it is rare to find a well dressed and trend following gentleman in these harsh economic times but it is pleasing to find out that given the circumstances some men still make it a point to spend an arm and a leg on clothes.
“It’s not about how much it costs but the manner in which the suit presents and opens opportunities for you. You really can’t expect to land an executive post wearing jeans and sneakers or have would be in-laws take you seriously, pitching up on their front door asking to take their daughter on a date,” said Ndebele.
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I was reading your article on school uniforms. You are very right. I hope those who read also learn to see what kind of character they will build in a person if they take him or her to a school or college that is laid back on uniforms. Small things like these have a great impact on the future of adults – Manu Chitongo.
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