Category: Accessories

Fall is known for being an erratic season, like spring – going from hot to cold to windy within the day. This is why layering clothes became not only popular but essential. Layering clothes is mixing practicality and a good fashion sense – by layering up or down, as the weather calls for.
The color and fabric are some of the major points to consider when layering clothes. Usually, three kinds of layered clothing are enough without having one to look so bulky.

Neutral colors are deemed safe and good for layering clothes as they can be mixed and matched with bright or dark colors.

While layering is essentially a trial and error process and depends on the personal style of the dresser, here are basic tips one should follow:

1. The thinnest layers should be the ones closest to your body. These include camisoles, shirts or dress shirts. The heavier the material of clothing, the farther away it should be from your skin.
2. Longer layers below shorter layers. It is a practical tip – short layers can bunch up underneath your long layers of clothing and it will be hard to adjust.
3. Play with colors. Generally, you should layer clothes from the lightest in color to the darkest but fashion sense is unique to every individual. You can play with prints and make some of your layers stand out by adding bold colors.
4. Play with texture. A sequined cardigan or shrug over a cotton shirt, a military-inspired blazer with a white shirt – the possibilities are endless.
5. As a rule, wear layers that could otherwise stand on its own when worn alone. For example, you can wear a sweater, dress shirt or t-shirt by itself.

Martha is a freelance content writer who enjoys blogging and photography.  She currently writes about gallakjoler (prom dresses) and other formal clothes for ladies.