Who says that winter clothes are just for the cold weather? There are no rules to piling on those winter pieces all year round. However, there are certain techniques to assuring you don’t end up looking like an urban eskimo or your body temperature doesn’t reach an uncomfortably high temperature.
One of the downsides to living in a tropical country is the unpredictable weather–one day it’s bright and sunny, the next it’s chilly and rainy. The best way to deal with unpredictable weather is to wear layered outfits.
Creating layered outfits is not only a practical approach to dealing with bipolar weather but it is also a fun way to play around with all sorts of clothing pieces. When styling layered outfits, considering the combination of proportion, color, and texture is the key to styling success.
To slowly break into this layered outfit technique, here are my top picks for layered outfit combinations.
TOP 3 LAYERED OUTFIT COMBINATIONS
1. Sweater + Polo
Topping a simple polo with a comfy sweater is an easy way to come up with a chic put-together ensemble. Add a feminine touch to the masculine cut of polos with this layering technique.
2. Dress + Pants
Shake things up by styling dresses as tops. Wearing dresses with pants is not only a unique fashion statement but it also elongates your figure. Pairing a loose dress with flared pants is an easy way to create a balanced outfit.
3. Hoodie + Jacket
Wearing a hoodie with a jacket is the perfect rainy day outfit. Add a feminine touch to this grunge outfit by wearing a dress under these layered elements. This combination is all about comfort.
To take your layered outfits to the next level, here are my tips and tricks.
TIPS & TRICKS TO LAYERED OUTFITS
1. Pile on the accessories
Why stop at layering clothing? Piling on accessories is also a fun way to add interesting minimal layers. Accessories like scarves, statement necklaces, belts, and the like can be easily integrated into any type of outfit.
2. There is a layered look for every style type
If you think layered outfits aren’t for you then think again. There are various ways to integrate the layering technique into every type of style. It is all a matter of creativity.
3. How you wear it counts
For all fashion pieces, it’s not just about what you wear but how you wear it. Dressing up is a lot of fun so don’t be afraid to play around with the different ways to wear the clothing pieces.
Take a blazer, for example. It is usually worn on top of a polo or shirt. How about simply placing it on top of your shoulders? It may seem like a small detail but it makes a big difference with the overall outfit.
Play around with your favorite clothing pieces and come up with your very own layered outfit–just have fun with it!
COTTON ON necklace | HK jacket | B shorts | ALDO accessories | AVEADENA top | AMAZON heels
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