I am a sucker for men who look modern, fresh and professional. It is true that the road to success starts with a sleek suit. I am happy to note that Kenyan men are looking more dapper than ever because the number of those taking an interest in their appearance is increasing exponentially.
They are finally wrapping their heads around the fact that what a man chooses to wear reflects his esteem. However, just like the way the wrong pair of heels or the wrong hairdo can destroy the entire outfit for a woman, there is one aspect of a man’s appearance that can bring the whole chic and polished look crumbling down: his wallet.
I recently went out with a stylish, well-dressed man whose clothes spoke of impeccable details and perfect fit and had a fancy watch to boot. When the bill came, he pulled out a wallet so old and tattered, I can bet my left kidney that nobody would pick it if he dropped it on the street, even with wads of cash sticking out.
I was taken aback. How can such a presentable and memorable man own such a raggedy wallet? Unfortunately, that was not the first time I had seen impeccably dressed, seemingly well-to-do gentlemen, walking around with weathered and worn wallets. What is up with that?
Then there are those men who walk around with ridiculously overstuffed wallets, they actually look like they have giant tumours growing out of their backsides. What do you keep in those things, your college transcripts and diplomas?
Are you trying to build your biceps with the weight of that thing? It is very tacky to say the least. You look ridiculous when you sit down with a wallet that is protruding from your behind. Why don’t you do yourself a favour by stripping down your wallet to a bare minimum?
I recommend that you start with throwing out those condoms you have stashed in there, because you are not going to need them anyway. No woman will look at you twice with that mobile filing cabinet you are trying to pass for a wallet. You are giving her the impression that you live a cluttered and possibly messy life, and that you don’t care about your appearance.
Then there are those idiots who carry wallets that only a child could fancy. Why would a man well in his 30s still carry around a Spider-Man wallet? Did you miss the memo to do away with all your childish things once you started growing facial hair?
A gentleman’s wallet needs to be two things: functional and presentable. Carrying around an idiotic wallet just kills the whole ‘modern day gentleman’ image you are trying to pull off. There is nothing better to accentuate your professional liability than a nice wallet. Invest in a good leather wallet. Keep it understated, not flashy. Think simple and classic.
@roxannekenya
