Bababunmi Agbebi
These days women in the corporate world have come to understand that beauty and style say a lot in creating a positive impression in board rooms or securing that multi-million deal.
No matter where you work, you want your everyday appearance to appear polished and professional. It’s all about adjusting to your work environment, whether it’s corporate or creative. Power blazers, Statement accessories, Comfortable yet chic footwear with a bit of heel, midi skirts and most importantly Bold prints and patterns are very essential beauty trends in 2025
Tobi Ogunsanya, a senior level executive in a PR agency believes being modest and conservative while wearing structured dresses, high-neck blouses, and longer hemlines in rich, luxurious fabrics work for her and adds to her sophistication.
Temilade Oyewusi,a style enthusiast and fashion critic harps on her love for Nigerian brands as her way of staying stylish. Brands like Hertunba, Tuboreni, Ejiro Amos Tafiri, and Desiree Iyamah. She believes their creativity is not only pushing boundaries but also putting Nigeria on the global fashion map.
Fati Baruwa,A front desk officer believes being chic does not necessarily mean breaking the bank. She believes in Purse-friendly and high-quality buys which will last a long while.
Monisola Davies (Not real name), a newscaster believes adhering to a strict skin care routine is a major way to upholding beauty. She says Nigeria’s humid weather can be quite challenging for skin health and it is important to achieve a natural, glowing skin that speaks for itself. Moni said for her kind of job heavy makeup isn’t the secret anymore but glowing from within, focusing on skin treatments, hydration, and sun protection adding that with the increasing awareness about the damage from UV rays, it is important to incorporate sunscreen into daily routines.
Tunrayo Obafunwa, a middle-aged professional lady prefers to buy thrift wears as she believes they are very trendy and affordable. ‘For me wearing my natural hair is comfortable for me. The Nigerian weather is too hot for me to wear wig. Why I go dey punish myself on top beauty’
‘Ayoola the stallion’, a 5’11ft model agrees that women in the corporate world should not joke with their lace fronts that melt seamlessly into the scalp to 360-degree wigs that allow for full styling flexibility. She affirms the growing pace of rocking natural hair but believes wigs give a dominating feel. She reiterates that the focus should be innovation, versatility, and quality.
A major takeaway is beauty is no longer just about looking good; it’s about feeling good, embracing who you are, and expressing your true self even in board rooms.
