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.
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Max Mara
wool top - women - Virgin Wool - S - Black
$269.00
$533.00
FARFETCH
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Sara Lanzi
crew-neck jumper - women - Nylon/Cotton - S - Pink
$199.00
$517.00
FARFETCH
LE17SEPTEMBRE
Sheer Wool Turtleneck Top Gray
$150.00
Neiman Marcus
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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Frankie Shop
Peri pinstripe satin shirt Brown
$220.00
$275.00
Mytheresa
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton Oxford shirt White
$245.00
Mytheresa
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Vince
Cotton-blend poplin shirt White
$222.00
$317.00
Mytheresa
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JADE Swim
Mika cotton shirt Pink
$140.00
$233.00
Mytheresa
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Varley
Camello cable-knit half-zip sweater Beige
$182.00
$260.00
Mytheresa
Alo
| Sheer Cashmere Tank Top in Athletic Heather Grey, Size: Medium
$178.00
Alo Yoga
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Goldbergh
Mira ribbed-knit turtleneck sweater Red
$232.00
$290.00
Mytheresa
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Jardin Des Orangers
Frill-trimmed wool and cashmere sweater White
$250.00
$357.00
Mytheresa
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.
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Frankie Shop
Gelso vest Pink
$238.00
$340.00
Mytheresa
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Max Mara
Buttoned V-neck Gilet Blue
$229.00
$326.00
Eraldo
-40%
Jardin Des Orangers
Virgin wool vest White
$219.00
$365.00
Mytheresa
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Max Mara
V-Neck Button Vest Beige
$229.00
$326.00
Eraldo
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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Isabel Marant
Horia wool-blend wrap coat Brown
$720.00
$1,200.00
Mytheresa
Alo
| Quilted Skyline Long Coat in Green Olive, Size: Medium/Large
$358.00
Alo Yoga
Rixo
Jacoba jacquard coat Red
$745.00
Mytheresa
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Varley
Cyrus reversible coat Beige
$336.00
$420.00
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.
Varley
Sian half-zip sweatshirt Brown
$185.00
Mytheresa
Alo
| Sherpa Edge Bomber Jacket in Brownstone, Size: Large
$228.00
Alo Yoga
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adidas by Stella McCartney
Cropped cotton jersey hoodie Black
$128.00
$160.00
Mytheresa
Alo
| Work It Bomber Jacket in Black, Size: Medium
$228.00
Alo Yoga
Original content: Steph King
