
Photo by Collage Vintage
The Cold Weather Layering Guide
One of the perks of plummeting temps is having the freedom (or dire need, depending on how you look at it) to get creative with layering. You don’t always want to rely on a heavy coat, and piling on mix-and-match pieces allows you to go as cool or as cozy as needed. Below, our go-to techniques.
Look One
The ultimate weather-appropriate way to wear a trench coat has got to be this riff on the classic, French-girl look: a Breton stripe sweater (substantial enough on its own should you shed the trench), skinny jeans, and ankle boots—all tied together with a pop-of-print clutch and a red lip.
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SONIA RYKIEL
Striped Knitted Sweater Net-a-Porter, $520 -
FRAME Le High Skinny goop, $215
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CHARLOTTE CHESNAIS
Three Lovers Ring goop, $504 -
CLARE V. Flat Clutch Clare V., $245
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LAURENCE DACADE
Pete Ankle Boot goop, $978 -
OLIVER PEOPLES
Sheldrake Sunglassesgoop, $405 -
RODIN Olio Lusso
Luxe Lipstick in Red Hedy goop, $38 -
J.CREW
Icon Trench Coat J.Crew. $298
Look Two
Don’t put away your denim jacket just yet, it’s actually the ideal cold-weather styling device. Think of it as a structured cardigan of sorts, perfect for throwing over lightweight knits and under menswear-inspired coats. And since no item of clothing feels good on dry skin, that body oil serves as your base layer.
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COS High Neck Jersey Top COS, $39
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R13 The Drop Crop goop, $325
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LOREN STEWART Mini Heart
Safety-Pin Earrings goop, $250 -
SOIA & KYO
Chanelle Coat goop, $520 -
3.1 PHILLIP LIM Louie
Ankle Boot with Knot goop, $595 -
OLIVER PEOPLES
Shaelie Sunglasses goop, $435 -
TAMMY FENDER
Bulgarian Lavender
Body Oil goop, $65 -
A.P.C. Brandy Jacket A.P.C., $270
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OAD Dia Crossbody goop, $295
Look Three
Though rarely warm enough to wear on its own too deep into the fall season, a military jacket makes a great top layer over chunkier knits. Stay within the edgy family and opt for sleek pieces in dark hues (leather pants and a bag to match). Finish with a lightly tinted balm and little else.
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JOSEPH Mélange Wool-Blend
Turtleneck Sweater Net-a-Porter, $395 -
FRAME Le High Straight goop, $995
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EDDIE BORGO Pavé
Mini Cone Bracelet goop, $175 -
OLIO E OSSO
Balm in Currant goop, $28 -
ATM ANTHONY THOMAS MELILLO
Schoolboy Crew Tee goop, $85 -
3.1 PHILLIP LIM Hana
Drawstring Bucket goop, $925 -
SPEKTRE Audacia
Havana Sunglasses goop, $205 -
NILI LOTAN Cambra Jacket goop, $730
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VALENTINO
Open Sneaker goop, $745