
4 Foolproof Layering Combos
Next time you reach for a puffer coat when temperatures drop, think again. One of the smartest ways to shield yourself from winter’s bite is to utilize a combination of layers. Meet, the mid-layer. We love this stealth pairing, be it, a slim puffer and a trench or a leather jacket underneath a camel cape. It offers a bit of unexpected texture while still giving you a flattering silhouette. (Truly a feat in and of itself in colder months.)
Mid-layer: The Leather Biker Jacket
Double up on classics with a leather biker jacket and a cape coat. Here, a leather jacket provides a dose of extra warmth, while the cape can be removed, should you get too warm. This look is also a brilliant sartorial strategy for a rainy day: Wool is water-repellant, so the cape helps protect your leather from inclement weather, too.
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SAINT LAURENT Classic Motorcycle
Jacket in Black Leather Saint Laurent, $4,890 -
NILI LOTAN
Tel Aviv Pant goop, $450 -
ANDREA FOHRMAN
Triple Star 18-Karat
Gold Diamond Ring Net-a-porter, $2,200 -
goop Label
ELISE FLANNEL BUTTON DOWN goop, $195 -
PROENZA SCHOULER
Large Striped
Lunch Bag Bergdorf Goodman, $925 -
KOSAS
Weightless
Lip Color goop, $24 -
LODENTAL Double Face Cape goop, $935
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GUISEPPE ZANOTTI DESIGN
Annette Pumps Farfetch, $480
Mid-layer: The Down Jacket
A bodysuit under a strappy dress is practical, chic, and dead-on in terms of of-the-moment trends all at once. Layering a sporty puffer under your trench coat is a little unexpected, but you’ll be thankful for the cozy women’s sweaters in a cold snap.
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PATAGONIA
Down Sweater Jacket Patagonia, $229 -
BASSIKE Cotton-Blend
Crepe Midi Dress Net-a-porter, $420 -
CHARLOTTE CHESNAIS
Gold Silver
Saturn Earrings Avenue 32, $535 -
ATM Anthony Thomas Melillo
V-NECK HENLEY BODYSUIT goop, $185 -
MR. GRAY™
ARAN KNIT SOCKS
IN BLACK NAVY J.Crew, $37 -
BALENCIAGA Studded
Leather Ankle Boots Net-a-porter, $1,135 -
MAY LINDSTROM
The Blue Cocoon goop, $160 -
VIS A VIS
Voyager Trench Coat goop, $995 -
THE ROW
Hunting Bag 9
Leather
Shoulder Bag Net-a-porter, $3,800
Mid-Layer: The Oversized Denim Jacket
We love how this oversized, tomboyish denim jacket functions like a cardigan—an extra layer to keep on once your parka comes off. A slim women’s sweater and canvas high-rise pants polish off the utilitarian look.
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R13 Oversized
Trucker Jacket goop, $695 -
JESSE KAMM
Sailor Pant in Tobacco Need Supply Co., $395 -
DIANE KORDAS
Diamond &
Rose-Gold
Stars Necklace Matches Fashion, $1,743 -
R13 Zebra Mohair
Crewneck Sweater goop, $995 -
VALENTINO Rockstud
Rolling Medium Jamaican
Guitar-Strap Shoulder Bag Neiman Marcus, $3,995 -
THE BEAUTY CHEF
BEAUTY FIX BALM goop, $30 -
MR. & MRS. ITALY Canvas Parka goop, $1,860
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Robert Clergerie
ROEL WINGTIP DERBIES goop, $725
Mid-Layer: The Sporty Hoodie
You needn’t wait for a special occasion to reach for this shearling Christoper Kane coat. In fact, when teamed with an oversized zip hoodie and tapered stone wash jeans, it takes on a far more easygoing look. Pile on extras like a chunky sneaker and chain shoulder bag for a playful dose of high-low.
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R13 X Oversized
Zip Hoodie goop, $495 -
AG Phoebe Vintage High-Waisted
Tapered Leg Jeans Intermix, $235 -
ROLEX
Steel Datejust goop, $5,200 -
Bassike HERITAGE
SCOOP HEM TANK goop, $90 -
PLUSH Rolled Fleece
Plaid Socks Shopbop, $16 -
MM6 Sneaker goop, $395
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TRUE BOTANICALS
Everyday Sheer
Coverage goop, $58 -
CHRISTOPHER KANE
Shearling Coat My Theresa, $2,380 -
SALAR Colour Block Chain
Shoulder Mila Bag Avenue 32, $440