A man has sparked debate on social media after advising fellow men to tone down their fashion if they don’t own a car.
According to him, dressing excessively in an attempt to impress others is counterproductive and can even backfire at social events.
“Your steeze will first drop”
The man, who shared his opinion on social media, argued that men should be mindful of their appearance relative to their financial situation.
He suggested that flaunting expensive or attention-grabbing outfits without the means to back it up could lead to embarrassment, especially when attending events where others arrive in luxury vehicles.
He explained further, using an example: “Let’s imagine you go to an event overdressed, only to see someone younger arrive in an AMG, GLE, or an expensive Lexus. Your steeze will first drop. Who are you trying to impress?”
Social media reactions
The thread quickly drew responses from netizens:
@Zick_012: “Poor man day advise poor man.”
@richmo: “Thank God for social media, if not I for nor know say this boy nor get sense.”
@bamidele…: “So make I no come dress again make I come Dey depressed Abi … mumu talk jare.”
@rb_demi333: “He should remove the durag first. Heat dey suffocate him head.”
@davidjoe7391: “Make this one quite if you nor get money to buy car abeg still dress well e nor go commot anything from your body.”
The advice has reignited conversations about fashion, status, and self-perception among young men in Nigeria.
Watch the video below…
As a guy, if you know say you no get car, stop overdressing” — Man says 👀 pic.twitter.com/CCJdE0xz0k
— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) December 16, 2025