In today’s fashion-driven world, the pressure to keep up with luxury trends is stronger than ever. Many people feel the need to look like celebrities or wear high-end brands to feel accepted. But recently, Adewale Adeleke, the older brother of Nigerian music star Davido, shared his thoughts on this trend, encouraging people to be authentic and financially responsible.

Adewale took to social media to advise people to avoid wearing fake designer items, which he pointed out can often look obvious to others. Instead of trying to impress with knock-offs, he suggests dressing within your financial means. “Wear clothes in your tax bracket,” Adewale shared, reminding everyone that there’s no shame in wearing what you can comfortably afford.

His message resonated with many, as he highlighted that looking good isn’t about expensive labels. You don’t need a big budget to look stylish—just an authentic approach to fashion. Dressing within your budget not only reflects self-respect but also keeps you financially responsible.

In a society where appearances can often lead people to overspend or buy counterfeit goods, Adewale’s advice serves as a reminder that true confidence comes from being authentic and dressing within our means. Fashion should be about expressing who you are, not how much you can spend.