Getting your harmattan clothes ready should be the most important thing on your mind. It is about that season of the year; a season characterised by the absence of rainfall, presence of low humidity, extreme dryness, haze, and cold. Among the negative effects of this weather are having dry skin, cracked feet and lips, constant dehydration, health issues associated with cold, etc.

As this season unfolds with its features, you would be worried about what to wear to feel protected. This worry is a result of having extremely cold mornings and then afternoons that can be hot. As a result, you would want to dress in a manner that suits both conditions.

What should you wear that would make you look good while protecting you from the harsh effects of the harmattan? Not to worry. I have a solution for you.

These are the 10 Best Harmattan Clothes you Should Own and Wear During Harmattan

1. Long Sleeves Shirts

The most important harmattan clothes you should wear during this harmattan are long sleeve shirts. These shirts cover up your skin preventing dryness and direct exposure to the sun. It’s also easy to wear as you can remove it when the weather gets hot.

As such, it is advisable to wear long-sleeved shirts, jackets, blazers, etc. with an inner T-shirt to provide ease of removal when it gets hot.

2. Turtleneck Shirts

Turtleneck shirts are currently in vogue in varying beautiful colours. Wearing one makes you look fashionable with the extra advantage of providing warmth to your neck. You should consider buying one.

3. Cardigans and Sweaters

Cardigans are the most popular harmattan clothes. This is the best time to keep them handy. If you don’t have any, then you should get one.

While getting sweaters, you should be conscious of the colour. Advisably, it is best to avoid getting black colour cardigans. It is a known fact that black absorbs heat.

A black sweater or cardigan would make you get uncomfortable when the weather gets hot later on in the day. As such, you should choose the colour of sweater or jacket to buy wisely.

4. Below the Knee Clothes

This harmattan would change your taste in clothes, especially if you are more comfortable with short dresses and gowns. Hence, wearing a long gown or dress to cover up your body offers good protection.

It’s not classy to expose dusty legs by wearing short dresses. If you’re still not comfortable with wearing long dresses, then you should consider buying and wearing some pantyhose stockings.

If you are a guy, get comfortable with wearing long trousers instead of shorts.

5. Thick Fabrics

Considering how cold the weather is, it would be irrational to wear light clothes like silk and nylon. As such, it is preferable to wear thick fabrics like cotton, wool, velvets, etc.

It will interest you to know that thick fabrics absorb moisture and keep you warm. You can make this thick fabric into fashionable styles to provide fitting while protecting yourself.

6. Head Wears

The scalp is a part of the body that shouldn’t be exposed during this harmattan. Exposing the scalp to dust can cause dandruff and dryness of the scalp.

Therefore, one of the important harmattan clothes you should own is a head warmer. The head should be covered using good head wears like fancy hats, caps, scarves, etc. after proper oiling of the scalp.

To make it classier, you can wear colourful head wears to match your outfit.

7. Cover Shoes

Although not a harmattan cloth but worth mentioning. While you cover up your body, your feet are not meant to be exposed as well. Wearing flat shoes or sandals exposes your feet and poses them to the risk of being cracked.

Therefore, this is the best time to wear beautiful cover shoes, converse, sneakers, etc.

8. Socks

If you are not the type that would like to wear cover shoes, wearing socks with your regular flat shoes or sandals can be an option.

Ensure you wear clean ones always to keep your feet warm and protected.

9. Muffler

A muffler is used around the neck to provide warmth to it. It comes in different colours and sizes. Aside from keeping you warm, it also gives you that cool fashion look.

10. Gloves

Depending on the intensity of the harmattan, you should consider having a pair of gloves as part of your harmattan clothes. This is however more important for kids.

In addition to these harmattan clothes, other things you should consider in this harmattan include;

A Lip Balm and Vaseline: I always ensure I keep this handy especially a lip balm. You can learn how to make your easy homemade lip balm now.

A lip balm or vaseline should be used regularly on the lips to avoid cracks and dryness. The vaseline should also be used for the skin regularly.

Eyeglasses or Shades: You would love to protect your eyes from dust right? Getting a well-fitting shade would give you such protection. It would additionally add class to your dressing hence the emphasis on well-fitting.

Moisturisers: You should moisturise your feet after washing them using foot moisturisers. Good moisturisers protect your feet from those unattractive cracks.

Belts: As a lady, you would want long jackets to look good on you, right? Using a belt around your waist on the jacket would give a beautiful shape.

Conclusion

In summary, the harmattan clothes you should wear during this harmattan include; long-sleeve shirts, turtle neck shirts, jackets, and sweaters, below-the-knee clothes, thick fabrics, head wears, cover shoes, socks, muffler, and gloves.

I hope you enjoy this harmattan while applying the above suggestions.

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