The 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Layering

3.1 Phillip Lim FW12 Courtesy Of Style.com

It’s time to get layered. Since September tends to equal warm days and cooler nights, the trick to being temp-appropriate without sacrificing style is the big L — layering. The Olsen twins may have given layering a bad name (one we call hobo, not boho, chic) but we’re prepared to rid layering of that stigma with these must-follow fall tips.

1. Do layer on top, keeping it simple on the bottom. Don’t mistakenly think tights under shorts or jeans under a skirt makes you the queen of layering. Layer tanks, shirts, button-ups, sweaters, knits, leather jackets and coats while keeping pants slim or skinny for a balance of proportions.

2. Do layer items that are fitted, topping a loose boyfriend tee with a structure blazer that shows your body, or going with a fitted top under a loose knit. Don’t choose baggy items, or you’ll just look sloppy!

3. Do mix up your textures. We love the look of mixed mediums- so pair a faded denim button-up with a cute cropped leather jacket and a big, woolly knit scarf. Don’t stick with one fabric- like a knit sweater and knit scarf together.

4. Do mix prints smartly. A brocade cropped jacket over a lacy blouse can be cute and on-trend, but add floral skinnies into the mix and you’ve got a full fledged Don’t.

5. Mixed Media is key: Incorporating garments with different fabrics brings an element of texture to your outfit.

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2 Responses to “The 5 Do’s And Don’ts Of Layering”

acherusa says:

September 29, 2012 at 10:32 am

layering is the best way to flatter your shape u just have to do it right

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Sanjana says:

November 16, 2012 at 12:38 pm

I’m currently a fhsaion student and this line really spoke to me: Design is both reaction and action – at times, this works concurrently. But if you are just aiming for that A, fhsaion school or not, there is a high likelihood that you’re aiming for reactionary response.

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