Layering 1-0-1: How To Stay Warm Without Adding Bulk
‘Tis the season for layering! When cold weather comes, so does the need to pile on layer after layer in order to stay warm. But it isn’t just a mindless piling on: it’s a subtle art, but like all arts, it can be mastered.
In preparation for winter ahead, here are five tips to become a layering pro.
The first one is kind of a given, but revising the basics never hurts: “stack” your layers from the thinnest to the thickest, so that each layer is thicker than the previous.
Calvin Klein
Wool Blend Double-Layer Top Blue
£100.00
Calvin Klein
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Pinko
Round-neck Knitwear, female, Gray, M, Lanzarote Jumper Grey
£176.18
£204.45
Miinto
-30%
Twin-Set
lace-effect jacquard top - Black
£125.00
£179.00
FARFETCH
-10%
Max Mara
Turtlenecks, female, Black, M, Wool turtleneck Saluto
£223.59
£247.95
Miinto
Proportions are another fundamental aspect of layering; mastering the balance between them will make or break your outfit.
For example, if you’re styling a jumper with a button-up shirt that is longer than the jumper, consider how letting the shirt peek out from underneath looks. Depending on what bottoms you’re wearing and your own proportions, the shirt might flow perfectly or create a visual barrier that you want to avoid.
All in all, this is an opportunity for you to play with silhouettes to create dimension and movement; so have fun with it!
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GANT
Women Regular Fit Floral Printed Cotton Silk Shirt (36) EVENING BLUE
£78.00
£130.00
GANT
-50%
AllSaints
Womens Viscose Eddie Printed Relaxed Fit Shirt, Size: 8 White
£79.00
£159.00
AllSaints
Fat Face
FatFace Paige White 100% Cotton Jersey V-neck Shirt
£32.50
FatFace
-20%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton corduroy shirt Brown
£172.00
£215.00
Mytheresa
Fat Face
FatFace Zoe Light Grey Zip Half Neck Knitted Jumper
£62.00
FatFace
-40%
Varley
Camello cable-knit half-zip sweater Beige
£90.00
£150.00
Mytheresa
Fat Face
FatFace Celia Jade Green Knitted Roll Neck Jumper
£62.00
FatFace
-60%
AllSaints
Womens Cashmere Maya Ribbed Cashmere Jumper, Size: S White
£88.00
£219.00
AllSaints
If styled correctly, your summer maxi dresses can have a new life during fall and winter. Wear your long-sleeve maxi dresses with playful knitted vests or belted blazers: you’ll have a perfect transitional weather outfit.
-30%
Vince
Wool and cashmere-blend vest Beige
£220.00
£315.00
Mytheresa
-32%
Ganni
KNITWEAR - Cardigans on YOOX.COM Pink
£172.00
£253.00
Yoox.com
-30%
Max Mara
Wool sweater vest Brown
£168.00
£240.00
Mytheresa
Polo Ralph Lauren
Blue Cable Knit Sleeveless Jumper
£195.75
Miinto
Mixing different elements like textures, colours, and prints is the perfect way to make a style statement. Whether you go for clashing patterns or a monochromatic look, you’ll find that your staples and basics will become invaluable tools: think of sharp button-downs, structured leather jackets, fuzzy cardigans, or fluid trench coats, and how to juxtapose them in creative ways.
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AllSaints
Wool Sellma Double Breasted Coat, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£199.00
£399.00
AllSaints
-50%
GANT
Women Classic Tailored Wool Blend Coat (XXL) WARM KHAKI
£205.00
£410.00
GANT
-40%
AllSaints
Womens Wool Sidney Wool Cashmere Blend Tailored Coat, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£197.00
£329.00
AllSaints
-40%
Sandro
Oversized wool coat Brown
£395.40
£659.00
Sandro
Speaking of leather jackets and trench coats: outerwear has a front-and-centre role here. Make sure to invest in pieces that not only will keep you warm but will also add interest and personality to your look.
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Fat Face
FatFace Navy Blanket Print Borg Fleece
£45.00
£65.00
FatFace
-30%
AllSaints
Womens Polyurethane Dalby Slim Fit Faux Biker Jacket, Size: XS Black
£174.00
£249.00
AllSaints
Fat Face
FatFace Honey Ivory Fleece
£89.00
FatFace
-50%
AllSaints
Womens Leather Daylen Oversized Leather Biker Jacket, Size: L Black
£199.00
£399.00
AllSaints
Original content: Steph King
