Harmattan season fashion trends for 2016

The end of the raining season is fast approaching, the harmattan season is gradually settling in and if you are a procrastinator, that may be a problem when it comes to fashion. Luckily, since you live in Nigeria, you do have a bit of a freedom when it comes to trends for the harmattan season.

Even though the weather is still humid, there are still a couple ways that you can revamp your wardrobe for the cold & dry season. A great place to start is with the season’s colors and patterns.

This season is a great time to embrace neutrals, bold colors and even certain pastels. Go-to patterns include animal print, geometric shapes, dark jacquard florals and rugged western textures.

Fall is also a great time to begin layering your outfits. Layering adds more dimension and depth to a look and is simple to do. Try pairing a long cardigan, over a blouse and mid-length skirt; or even adding a scarf. Don’t be afraid to mix it up, because the possibilities are endless.

Now that we have down the basics, We’re going to list below our top five fashion pieces we think you should add to your wardrobe for this harmattan season.

Leather Jacket

A leather jacket has always been a nice go-to piece. Anyone can rock a leather jacket if it’s styled in the right way. Some fashionstas love to pair a leather jacket with leggings, booties and a scarf. You can even pair it with a summer outfit, by adding tights to a skirt and a tank top. There are so many different ways to style a leather jacket that there’s no way you can go wrong with having one in your closet.

Pencil Skirt

There’s nothing better than a good pencil skirt. This piece can be styled up or down depending on what you’re going for. A pencil skirt can be dressed up if paired with a blazer, over a blouse tucked in, a statement necklace and heels. For a more comfy casual look, you can pair it with a chunky sweater and casual flats.

Ankle Boots and booties

 Ankle boots and booties need to be a staple in everyone’s wardrobe this fall. A good pair of boots can be worn with an array of outfits. These outfits can range from a short dress, skirt, leggings or even boyfriend jeans.

Floppy hats

floppy hats rock!! A good hat has the ability to pull together an outfit. A fantastic way to wear a floppy hat is with a dress, long cardigan, scarf and a pair of booties