Layering for Dummies
The best time to master layering is actually right now, before the frigid winter months make it less fun styling experiment and more essential survival tool. Here, fail-proof formulas for three artfully piled on looks.
Look 1
Here, the interchangeable pieces mean you get two looks in one: All together, it’s a sporty take on cozy layers; the camisole and jacket alone hold their own, too.
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ONLY HEARTS
VENICE LOW BACK CAMI Journelle, $62 - +
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THOMAS MASON® FOR
J.CREW BOY SHIRT J.Crew, $148 - +
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CARINE ROITFELD
WOMEN WOOL BLEND
TAILORED JACKET Uniqlo, $149.90 - +
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NILI LOTAN
ZIPPED FRONT
HOODED COAT goop, $1,198 -
Banjo & Matilda
Beach Pants goop, $350 -
spinelli kilcollin x goop
tigris goop, $1,760 -
JENNIFER MEYER
WISHBONE STUDS goop, $300 -
PIERRE HARDY
SKATE SNEAKER goop, $625 -
MADEWELL
THE CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL
COMPANY® MEDIUM PUSH LOCK
CROSSBODY BAG Madewell, $120
Look 2
The two key pieces that make this outfit work are the fleece undershirt and the paper-thin puffer vest (it provides ample warmth, but doesn’t show under a jacket). The tailored peacoat and cropped jeans lend structure without skimping on comfort.
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WOMEN HEATTECH BRA
SLEEVELESS TOP Uniqlo, $19.90 - +
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Banjo & Matilda
Sloppy Joe Sweater goop, $295 - +
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JOE FRESH
PACK AWAY PUFFER VEST Joe Fresh, $49.94 - +
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LANDS’ END WOMEN’S
LUXE WOOL PEACOAT Lands’ End, $169 -
JONATHAN SAUNDERS
ARWEL SUNGLASSES goop, $340 -
MICHAEL KORS
COLLECTION
IRVINE LOW BOOT goop, $895 -
MIH PARIS JEANS
IN BLACK goop, $170 -
ISABEL MARANT
Stainless Steel &
Leather Watch Net-a-Porter, $850 -
3.1 PHILLIP LIM
PASHLI MEDIUM SATCHEL goop, $895
Look 3
For those parts of the country where a coat isn’t a necessity just yet, a chunky cardigan—layered over a flannel and cotton tee—provides sufficient warmth, without adding bulk.
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MONROW V-NECK
T-SHIRT goop, $58 - +
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ALEX MILL MACK PLAID SHIRT goop, $165
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DEMYLEE
GAYLE CARDIGAN goop, $440 - +
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WHITE + WARREN
TRAVEL WRAP goop, $298 -
STELLA MCCARTNEY
SKINNY ANKLE GRAZER JEANS goop, $325 -
LENA WALD
RAZOR STUD EARRINGS goop, $120 -
RAG & BONE
FLOPPY BRIM FEDORA Rag & Bone, $295 -
MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION
AUDREY MEDIUM SATCHEL goop, $1,090 -
MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION
VAL SLIP ON WITH
GROSSGRAIN DETAIL goop, $295