Why Most Men Struggle to Dress Well (And How to Fix It)
Why Most Men Struggle to Dress Well (And How to Fix It) Let’s be honest. A lot of men grow up without ever really learning how to dress. And I think the most common reason is simple: we were never taught. Most men grow up with this silent expectation that they’re supposed to “figure life out” on their own. The world keeps shouting “Be a man.” So things like dressing well? That feels secondary. Almost unnecessary. For many guys — especially in African homes — looking “too nice” even came with stigma. If you paid attention to how you looked, people would attach femininity to it. As if a man is supposed to look rough, unbothered, and slightly stressed at all times. Thankfully, things are changing now. But that mentality raised a lot of men who never saw style as important. And then there are some men who simply don’t care. They just want to get through the day. Survive. Move on. No thought about presentation or perception. But here’s what I’ve learned: For most men, it’s either a confid...