The Ill-fitted Brown Suit
My style has always lived somewhere between boho chic and casual . I love flowy dresses, big earrings, denim and soft fabrics… but I also have a deep appreciation for a good suit. Not the stiff, corporate, formal kind — but the kind that feels relaxed, and slightly oversized. Finding that kind of suit in Senegal has been a struggle. Over the years, it’s been the same story on repeat: either my size doesn’t exist, or the price does not respect my bank account. So I’ve done what many of us do — I mix and match separates, or I go to my tailor. My tailor can make a beautiful jacket, but for some mysterious reason, he always makes them snug . When I complained, he once told me, very confidently, that this was “the trend.” Maybe. But I like my blazer fitted, not corset tight. After two disappointing attempts, I stopped asking him for suits. Then one day, scrolling as one does, I saw a local brand advertising a suit. Double-breasted look (but only one button), wide-leg tro...
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