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
-10%
Max Mara
Turtlenecks, female, Black, M, Wool turtleneck Saluto
£223.59
£247.95
Miinto
-50%
Msgm
round-neck top - Purple
£138.00
£275.00
FARFETCH
-10%
Pinko
Jumper with Love Birds logo Black
£176.18
£195.75
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!
Fat Face
FatFace Paige White 100% Cotton Jersey V-neck Shirt
£32.50
FatFace
-50%
Serena Bute
Cotton Oversized Shirt - Green Stripe
£88.00
£175.00
Serena Bute
-39%
Fat Face
FatFace Celia Jade Green Knitted Roll Neck Jumper
£38.00
£62.00
FatFace
-46%
Fat Face
FatFace Skye Mint Green Knitted Pattern High Neck Jumper
£28.00
£52.00
FatFace
-10%
Closed
Round-neck Knitwear, female, Gray, M, Light Grey Wool Crew Neck Jumper
£187.92
£208.80
Miinto
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.
Lisa Yang
Freya Cashmere Tank Top - Womens - Cashmere Black
£240.00
Browns
-50%
Lisa Yang
Astrid cashmere sweater vest White
£245.00
£490.00
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.
-49%
Reiss
Mink Wool-blend Belted Blindseam Coat, 12
£198.00
£390.00
Reiss
-55%
Frenken
Water Mens Peacoat Brown
£385.00
£849.00
Labels
-15%
Desigual
Single-Breasted Coats, female, Pink, XS, Pink Check Coat
£154.34
£181.74
Miinto
-60%
Karen Millen
Womens Stripe Wool Double Breasted Tailored Maxi Coat - Pink - Size 12 UK
£172.00
£429.00
Secret Sales
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 Regular Denim Jacket in Blue
£59.00
FatFace
-30%
Tommy Hilfiger
Slim White Denim Trucker Jacket
£98.00
£140.00
Tommy Hilfiger
-41%
Fat Face
FatFace Natural Fleece Bomber Zip Through Jacket
£41.00
£69.00
FatFace
-50%
Tommy Hilfiger
Back Logo Embroidery Bomber Jacket Blue
£75.00
£150.00
Tommy Hilfiger
Original content: Steph King
