Fall and winter call for the most exciting features of fashion—mastering the art of layering. Why not challenge yourself to experiment with different styles and limitless possibilities with winter apparel? Mastering this art helps you enhance your looks from standard to outstanding without sacrificing style or keeping warm.
So, curious to understand what the art of layering is? Let’s explore various techniques, styles, and suggestions of this art to help you win the autumn fashion game, simplistically but effectively. Our wide range of winter apparel for women is tailor-made to help you master layering without any effort.
What exactly is layering?
On a surface level, many would mistake layering for just piling clothes one after the other. However, it involves an understanding of fabrics, textures, and ratios. Layering aims to combine various outfits to satisfy both feasibility and aesthetics.
Layering helps you combat the erratic autumn weather, with freezing mornings and evenings and warm noons sandwiched between them. You effortlessly adjust to these variations, maintaining both your productivity and aesthetics.
Basic Layering Items:
Let’s understand what essential layering items comprise. The trend follows a sequence of lightweight base layers as the innermost, covered with other layers as required. Ensure each layer is breathable and doesn’t compromise your comfort level.
Base Layers
Start by slipping into body-hugging apparel like thermal fabrics or merino wool. These kinds of clothes keep the sweat at a distance. The layer acts as a solid base, allowing you to cover it with additional layers.
Mid Layers
These layers help you keep warm while maintaining style. Choose heavy fabrics, such as wool or fleece. Research what’s trending and choose the type of apparel for the mid-layer accordingly.
You can opt for sweaters, blazers, light jackets, shirts, vests, or scarves. Narrow down based on your taste. Ensure the apparel you choose prevents overheating and is breathable.
Try out the ‘Black with Gold and Blue Jacket’ which is made of burnt velvet. The ‘Black base with Golden and Blue flowers velvet Jacket’ is also made from the same material and is a bit long in height. ‘Biege with multi-color pattern Jacket ‘is another stunning piece in the collection.
Outer Layers
The outer layer is the topmost layer, acting as a protective shell. It protects you from rain, snow, or winds. Opt for a coat or jacket that suits ideally with the base and mid-layers.
The outer layer must be waterproof and windproof to combat any unprecedented weather changes. Ensure it covers up the entire mid-layer to keep you warm throughout. It also serves several pivotal points to upscale your stylish edge.
What should the bottom wear be?
Slip into woolen or thermal leggings as the base layer. Cover those with jeans or regular pants. Ensure they are insulated or water-resistant if you live in intensely cold or wet regions.
Style-up the accessories
Accessories help you enhance your style quotient and protect you from chilly weather.
A few usual accessories include:
Belts
Belts can help with both a long and a short waist. Long-waisted individuals wear wide belts on the slimmest part to help shorten the body and give an hourglass-like figure. On the other hand, for short-wasted figures, thin belts will work best.
Gloves
Either choose the same color as the outer layer to enhance the grace or keep it in stark contrast to spice up the look.
Hats
Use hats to break the monotonous look and add complexity to your appearance. Hats come in fresh textures, colors, and patterns that make your appearance visually appealing.
Stoles
Wearing a stole around the neck gives an extra edge to the outfit while protecting you from the freezing weather. The Colors of Life Wool Silk Stole works well on a dark outer layer, while the Golden Spiral Chiffon Silk Stole is an ideal choice for the light-colored outer layer.
Scarves
Wrap the scarf around your body as a shawl to give your winter outfit a stylish edge. Maintain the color scheme for decent aesthetics. Check out our Paisley Ciambella Scarf, designed to match any outfit.
These accessories can be mixed and matched gracefully to boost your style. It also helps you transition safely from the freezing outdoors to cozy indoors.
Does Footwear Matter?
Footwear is an essential commodity to complete your autumn fashion statement. Choose the best suitable style that supplements your winter apparel. The perfect matching boots add an extra edge to your elegance while keeping you warm. Ensure you can sport thick socks effortlessly without straining your feet.
Play With Textures
With a few permutations and combinations of different fabrics, you can come up with alluring autumn attire. Clever play with textures makes your style statement more intense and appealing.
Resonate With Autumn Colors
Ensure to play with autumn’s rich colors. Dark burgundy, forest green, burnt orange, or mustard yellow are a few colors associated with autumn. They help stimulate the season’s spirit and integrate smoothly into winter apparel. A few attempts at mixing and matching these hues will help you achieve the desired amicable look.
Appropriate Fabric Type Matters
Opt for a fabric that regulates the temperature instead of compressing it. Avoid using synthetic materials such as nylon and polyester, which aren’t breathable. Instead, opt for bamboo, cotton, merino wool, modal, or TENCEL, which are natural and have decent breathability.
Maintain The Correct Ratio
Maintaining the appropriate proportion of the layers is the key. A bulky sweater will balance well with leggings or slim-fit pants. Likewise, balance a loose top layer with fitted inner layers to maintain a refined outline. In addition, keeping the layer’s length appropriate is crucial. Establish a chic effect by allowing the longer layers to peek beneath the shorter ones.
Keep It Flexible
There are no strings attached or strict rules to follow while layering. Feel free to remove a layer if you feel uncomfortable, or sweaty, or if it doesn’t match your style.
Also, ensure your outfit easily transitions from day to night. For example, cover up your existing layers with a jacket or coat when the temperature drops without affecting the aesthetics.
Conclusion
The art of layering helps you maintain your style quotient without compromising on comfort and utility. Essentially, all you need is to think of the base, mid, and outer layers and mix and match them to have them in bonhomie.
Layering helps you with endless possibilities to try and finalize the one close to your personality. I hope this article helps you master the art of layering and helps you flaunt your new-found style confidently and effectively.
The House of Alkara is committed to providing you with the appropriate clothing for every season. We have created our items using the highest standards to make them unique. If you are looking to enhance your style by layering this winter, we will be more than happy to help you. We have crafted some great collections, handpicked by professionals for every appearance and emotion.