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
Inside Out Sheer Top Black
£75.00
Calvin Klein
Iro
ribbed wool top - White
£225.00
FARFETCH
-67%
HUGO BOSS
Womens C_Edevory Devoré Wrap Top in Black Wool - Size X-Small
£52.98
£158.99
Secret Sales
-34%
Rick Owens
Rick Owens Green
£210.00
£318.00
Balardi
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!
-20%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton corduroy shirt Brown
£172.00
£215.00
Mytheresa
Fat Face
FatFace Paige White 100% Cotton Jersey V-neck Shirt
£32.50
FatFace
-30%
Isabel Marant
Etoile cotton-blend pajama shirt White
£182.00
£260.00
Mytheresa
-30%
GANT
Women Regular Fit Floral Printed Cotton Silk Shirt (40) EVENING BLUE
£91.00
£130.00
GANT
-40%
Varley
Camello cable-knit half-zip sweater Beige
£90.00
£150.00
Mytheresa
Fat Face
FatFace Maeve Natural Cable Knitted Sparkle Jumper
£65.00
FatFace
-35%
AllSaints
Womens Merino Wool Myra Cowl Neck Merino Wool Jumper, Size: XS Black
£91.00
£139.00
AllSaints
Dockers
Mockneck Sweater, Relaxed Fit Grey
£95.00
Dockers
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%
Max Mara
Wool sweater vest Brown
£168.00
£240.00
Mytheresa
-25%
Ganni
KNITWEAR - Cardigans on YOOX.COM Pink
£189.00
£253.00
Yoox.com
Jardin Des Orangers
Wool and cashmere sweater vest Blue
£190.00
Mytheresa
-27%
Max & Moi
KNITWEAR - Cardigans on YOOX.COM Red
£150.00
£206.00
Yoox.com
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.
-30%
Sandro
Oversized wool coat Brown
£461.30
£659.00
Sandro
AllSaints
Wool Sellma Double Breasted Coat, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£399.00
AllSaints
-50%
Varley
Ana cotton-blend puffer coat Brown
£187.00
£375.00
Mytheresa
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.
Fat Face
FatFace Honey Ivory Fleece
£89.00
FatFace
Calvin Klein
Short Down Puffer Jacket Black
£210.00
Calvin Klein
-31%
Fat Face
FatFace Navy Blanket Print Borg Fleece
£45.00
£65.00
FatFace
adidas Originals
Cropped Puff Jacket Red
£130.00
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Original content: Steph King
