Maintain your stylish looks this harmattan

Harmattan is here again. Yes, the cold, dry, dusty and extremely hot weather.

Dressing appropriately for this weather can be hard because it is cold in the morning and once it’s afternoon, it’s extremely hot.

Therefore, our mode of dressing should be adjusted to fit in so we can be protected and so it doesn’t stop us from our daily activities.

 

Here are few tips on what to wear during the season and still look stylish:

Long sleeve clothes/Denim shirts: These are wardrobe essentials and they never go out of fashion. They can be paired in so many ways; with a jean, pants, a skirt or even a dress. You can wear a camisole or tank top inside the long sleeve clothes when it is cold and when it becomes hot, you can leave the buttons of the shirt open.

Sweatshirts: This is practically sweatshirts season. The ones with zippers are most advisable so it’s easily pulled off when there’s heat.

Thick fabrics: Choose clothes that have fabrics thick enough to protect you from the cold such as wool-based cloths as against cotton. Others include pure cotton, velvet etc. Go for them instead of nylon materials as these can cause your skin to get irritated due to the dry weather.

Socks, gloves, sunglasses: Sunglasses do not only protect the eyes from the scorching sun, they also ward off dust from reaching the eyes. Socks can be worn with slides, sneakers and shoes. A black stocking is usually befitting during harmattan. For your hands, you could try gloves, especially during early morning jogs.

Blazers: Whether you’re dressing for work or play, blazers are always appropriate. They protect the body during the chilly weather and can be paired with a dress or shirt.

Neck scarves: Used as a muffler or necktie, the scarf definitely works wonders in preventing cold. There are various sizes, styles and patterns that basically fit into any dress. They should, however, not be worn with a busy, patterned cloth. To also give the neck warmth, ladies can bring the hair down.

Caps: They are unisex and good for casual outings. They also warm the head.

Shoes: Avoid wearing open toe shoes or sandals because the air is dry and dusty, but if there’s need to wear them, make sure you moisturise your feet as many times as possible. Shoes like ballet flats and boots should be worn.

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