10 Things Every Fashionable Nigerian Woman Should Have By 30

20’s are the years where we explore all the style trends on offer but by the age of 30 every fashionable woman should be confident enough to know what style and fashion items best represent her, from her lipstick right down to her footwear. Here are 10 staple pieces that every Nigerian Woman should have by the age of 30!
 A classic designer heels
Yes ladies, a pair of good heels is a must! Your go to heels need to be versatile so that you can practically pair them up with any and every outfit choice and lets not forget timeless. Pick a pair of heels you know won’t go out of style so bare in mind the colour and style of the heels when picking. A little hint: Black goes with everything.

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A little Black dress (LBD)

Every woman knows they should have a LBD, but the most important thing is investing in one that flatters every inch of your body.

A Hot (Oleku) Iro and Buba Combo

The beauty of being African is we have our own traditional attire especially for the days you’re too tired to figure out what you want to wear to a wedding or church service or even date night with bae. Oleku styled Iro and Buba has been back on the Nigerian fashion scene for the last 2-3 years now. They come in different styles, pattens and fabrics, no matter your shape, size or age you just can’t go wrong with a traditional or modernised Iro and Buba set.

 Iro & Buba from Tope FnR

A Timeless Piece of Jewellery

A pair of diamond studs, a statement necklace, a delicate signature bracelet or a classic timepiece.

Whatever your fancy every woman should invest in a piece of expensive jewellery. Something that you can pop on anytime that’s equally functional yet fashionable – remember pieces like this you want to be the focal point of your outfit so you would usually pull them out during special occasions.

 Rolex watch

A Go To Lip Colour

Yes I’m sure you are all lipstick hoarders especially with so many colours on offer but there’s always that one colour that looks extra special on you and you can’t do without it. This is what we call your go to colour. They tend to be your reds, nudes or pinks.

Mac Ruby Woo Lipstick

Killer Sunnies

We live in a hot country so it only makes sense that every woman fashionable or not, should own a pair of sun glasses. Now for the fashionable ladies a killer pair of sunnies set you apart from the average Nigerian woman. They don’t have to be too pricey just make sure they make nice statement, bold, edgy yet still classic and ensure they suit the shape of your face. If you want to play it safe invest in a pair of aviators, they tend to suit all facial shapes.

 Tunde K. Mason 

A Forever Bag

Invest in a good leather bag that will never go out of style; this can be a statement clutch bag, or a everyday tote style bag. Trust me you’ll never regret it. Plus in the future you can always pass it down to your daughter or a younger female family member.

 Zina Anumudu’s blue prada tote bag

Sandals/Slippers

A cute pair of sandals or slippers to throw on on those days you just want to kick back and relax or if you have to be on your feet for the majority of the day.

Tory Burch Emmy Flat Thong Sandals

 

Perfume/Body spray

A woman should have her own personal scent. Some women don’t like perfume but that’s not a good excuse not to smell good. There are alternatives ladies, find a lotion, body spray, oil or body wash that smells good and make that your signature scent. you’ll thanks us in the long run.

 D&G Dolce Floral

Sun hat/ Fadora Hat
A sunhat because it’s a perfect way to keep your face shaded but most importantly if you’re having a bad hair day then all you have to do is reach for your hat. Hats pair well with most looks, from maxi dresses to bikini’s.
Here’s a little hint: colours like black and tan always work best because of their versatility.

 Bolanle Olukanni