If you want to know if you’re actually living the premium babe lifestyle, check out our 7 signs and let us know if you belong. Being a Lagos Big girl is more than aesthetics—it’s a lifestyle. And if you’re looking to rebrand? You can just take this as a cue to become a certified Lagos it-girl.
1. You Wear Nigerian Designers Like It’s Your Uniform.
Gaia dress by Kai, Adunni pants by Imad Eduso, Zusi dress by Onalaja. If any of these are in your wardrobe, here’s your Lagos Big Girl Sash. You’re not shopping, you’re collecting trophies. You cop the latest drops before they sell out, no fakes, no label mix-ups. And yes, designers invite you to their private events. Big Girl energy? You are the blueprint.
2. You Have Money or Know Someone Who Does
Dinner at Vici, holidays in St.Tropez, partying in Ibiza- somebody say, ‘I will never be poor in my life. If you’ve ticked any of these off your list, we ‘troway salute‘ because you’re Mother. But here’s the real flex: having money is cute, but knowing an Odogwu Pararan who moves like a silent investor or wields quiet influence? That’s elite.
3. You Take Beauty Maintenance Seriously… Maybe a Little Too Seriously
Skin that glows? Waist that snatches? Jawline that sits? Lagos ‘big girlism’ comes with a few enhancements. From facials that cost the price of rent to non-invasive body sculpting, the big girl rule is: tweak quietly, post loudly. Self-care is the aesthetic. Just keep it subtle but noticeable.
4. Your Wig Game Is Unmatched
Let’s start with your hair. You’re the type that invests in ‘buss down’ wigs with an attitude. If you have something long, sleek, and expensive-looking, most likely jet black, 30 inches, bone straight or soft curls with bounce in your stash, you’re the real Lagos Big girl. Your hair should be giving the main character energy.
5. Your Social Media Pops Effortlessly
If you’re always posting GRWM videos in designer fits, sharing your soft-life reels, Sunday brunch dumps, or Snapchat videos from Lagos’ priciest spots, you already know your WhatsApp group. Stand in line. You’re not just active on social media; you curate a highlight reel of premium Lagos living. In fact, you get bumped to the VIP section of Lagos Big Girls if you master the art of mysterious, unbothered captions.
6. You Show Up Early to New Spots
The moment a new restaurant or lounge opens, you’re there, within the first two weeks, casually sipping cocktails like you own the place. The goal? Post your photo before it starts trending so people think you made it trend. Soft-launch yourself every weekend if necessary.
7. You Have Premium Access
Big girls don’t beg to enter. They’re on the guest list or friends with the owner. Whether it’s a member-only lounge, a private beach house in Ilashe, or a golf club on the Island, you have access to anywhere and everywhere in Lagos. Knowing where to be is cute. Knowing who to call to get in? Big girl behaviour.
