The winter season is characterized by dry air and cool temperatures, adding a new level of difficulty to otherwise simple task of getting dressed. You’ll need to wear clothes that are comfortable yet stylish at the same time, offering warmth to beat the winter climate. Among the easiest ways to achieve a comfortable and stylish look for the winter is to dress in layers, which is something that we’re going to discuss more of in today’s blog post.
Dressing in Layers: Defined
What does it mean to “dress in layers?” Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like: wearing multiple garments at once, creating layers of fabric over your body. The truth is that most men and women already dress in layers without even realizing it. If you wear a jacket over a t-shirt, guess what? You are dressing in layers. Or if you wear a button-up dress shirt over a white tee, you are also dressing in layers. Anytime a garment is worn over another garment, it’s considered to be a layered look.
Consider the Thickness of Your Layers
When choosing a layered outfit for the winter (or any other time of the year), it’s important that you consider the thickness of each garment. Stacking multiple thick garments on top of one another, for instance, may prove to be cumbersome. Sure, thicker layers will provide a greater level of warmth, but you need to consider the overall style, appearance and function of your outfit. A better approach is to choose a single thick garment, and then layer it with thinner, lighter garments.
Wear Form-Fitting Base Layers
A good rule of thumb is to wear a form-fitting shirt or base layer. Why is this important? Well, your base layer is designed to contour to your body, in which case it needs to fit properly. If it’s too big, it will create a fun house mirror effect in which your shape looks distorted.
Diversify the Colors
Don’t make the mistake of wearing multiple layers of the same color. If you are going to wear a red t-shirt as your base layer, you shouldn’t layer it with a red coat. Going back to the basics of fashion 101, this creates an illusion in which all of your garments blend together — and not in a good idea. A better approach is to wear contrasting colors throughout your layers. A black peacoat or jacket would contrast against a red undershirt, making this a stunning outfit that’s sure to turn heads.
