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.
-25%
Semicouture
Turtlenecks, female, Gray, S, High-neck Top Grey
£110.93
£147.91
Miinto
-10%
Semicouture
high-neck top - Black
£141.00
£157.00
FARFETCH
-10%
Max Mara
Turtlenecks, female, Black, M, Wool turtleneck Saluto
£223.59
£247.95
Miinto
-30%
Twin-Set
lace-effect jacquard top - Black
£125.00
£179.00
FARFETCH
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!
Closed
Shirts, female, White, XS, Cape-skjorte i bomuld
£162.00
Miinto
Fat Face
FatFace Paige White Jersey V-neck Shirt
£35.00
FatFace
-55%
AllSaints
Cotton Lulu Ruffled Cotton Shirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£71.10
£159.00
AllSaints
-43%
Fat Face
FatFace Dusky Purple Kat 100% Cotton Embroidered Shirt
£26.00
£46.00
FatFace
Closed
crew-neck wool sweater - Pink
£228.00
FARFETCH
-40%
AllSaints
Polyamide/Wool Clyde Funnel Neck Jumper, Size: XS Grey
£107.10
£179.00
AllSaints
-40%
AllSaints
Cashmere Ester Cashmere Roll Neck, Size: XS Brown
£155.70
£259.00
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%
Max Mara
Wool sweater vest Brown
£168.00
£240.00
Mytheresa
Lisa Yang
Freya Cashmere Tank Top - Womens - Cashmere Black
£240.00
Browns
Ganni
Round-neck Knitwear, female, Brown, M, Wool Blend Vest
£217.30
Miinto
-30%
Vince
Wool-blend sweater vest Green
£193.00
£276.00
Mytheresa
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.
-75%
Isabel Marant
Oversized Mixed Cashmere Coat EFEZIA with Flap Pockets size 40
£335.51
£1,342.02
GLAMOOD
-55%
AllSaints
Wool Sellma Double Breasted Coat, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£179.10
£399.00
AllSaints
-55%
Frenken
Water Mens Peacoat Brown
£385.00
£849.00
Labels
-46%
AllSaints
Womens Wool Sidney Wool Cashmere Blend Tailored Coat, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£177.30
£329.00
AllSaints
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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AllSaints
Polyamide Alli Quilted Bomber Jacket, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£144.00
£239.00
AllSaints
Fat Face
FatFace Alva Khaki Green Cord Overshirt
£59.00
FatFace
-37%
AllSaints
Leather Clo Pleated Leather Jacket, Size: UK 4/US 0 Black
£219.60
£349.00
AllSaints
Original content: Steph King
