How to Dress with Style and Layered Clothing

It seems like the weather has gone crazy. In recent months, we've gone from days with higher than usual temperatures to suddenly dealing with cold weather that caught most people off guard, having not taken out their winter clothes. Now that the cold has arrived to stay, it's time to start thinking about how to make the most of those garments.

The best option for dressing in winter is undoubtedly to opt for layered looks. These combinations allow you to withstand both the intense cold and the warmth indoors from heaters without compromising your perfect look.

Versatility and Adaptability

The style of dressing in layered clothing, also known as layering, is perfect not only for creating versatile looks to combat the cold but also for accentuating shapes, creating volumes, and, above all, enduring winter weather with style.

This technique also allows mixing colors, fabrics, prints, materials, and textures by layering them to create unique looks. A versatile style that, with just the removal or addition of a garment, allows you to use the same combination throughout the day.

H2 Key Elements for Stylish Layering

As we've already mentioned, layering involves combining layers of clothing to create looks. But what are the best elements to do so? In general, it's best to try to create depth, clearly differentiating the layers.

A good combination for a layered look could be the following:

• Initial Layer: Thin short or long-sleeved shirt, preferably in neutral colors or a solid color. At the bottom, you could opt for leggings, jeans, or a skirt.
• Middle Layer: Go for a cardigan, a sweater, a vest, an overshirt, or a sweatshirt. The important thing is that they are not too thick so that you can add another layer.
• Outer Layer: It's time to add a jacket or coat. This should be the thickest garment and the one that completes the ensemble. It's best to choose basic colors to give the look a unified appearance.
• Accessories: They may seem superficial, but they are the ones that will add a personal touch to the look you've created. Scarves, scarves, necklaces, rings... You decide.

But this is just a suggestive proposal, as it's best for you to combine according to your style.

Techniques for Layered Dressing

Choosing what to wear when it's cold can be quite a headache. Some garments are too thick, and in the end, all we want is to go out without suffering from low temperatures. Dressing in layers gives us the opportunity to expand the possible combinations to avoid getting bored with our clothes.

But if there's something we should pay attention to when doing so, in addition to volumes, it's color. Using the color wheel as a reference, we can find different ways to combine colors using analogous (colors very close in the chromatic range) or complementary (those found opposite the chosen color on the color wheel) schemes.

Layered Style Inspiration

Now that you know the theory, and in case you need some inspiration to create your next layered clothing look, here are some key points:

• Yes to Monochrome: It may seem boring to use the same color, but if you combine different textures (silk, wool, leather, cotton...) and volumes, you can achieve an aesthetic and elegant ensemble.
• Dare with Volumes: Mix an oversized sweater with narrow pants, or highlight your curves with wide pants that cinch at the waist and a fitted shirt.
• Break the Mold: Start with a monochrome look... and finish it with a splash of color! For example, you can choose an all-black look and complete it with a metallic jacket or coat, or in a fluorescent color like hot pink.