Layers and layering are not only to keep you warm, they can make a statement about you and your personal style. Layering is a great way to make an article of clothing that is normally plain into something new and fresh.
This first look starts with a blue striped, collared shirt. Layered on top of that is the gray sweater vest. Then on top of the vest and shirt a brown corduroy blazer. The jeans are a dark wash and boot cut fit that will work well with the dark gray scarf and black/silver macramé bracelet. Lastly, the plaid converse that has the dark gray, medium gray, and brown to pull in every article in this look.
Sweater vests are a great item for the fall and winter season, they are classic pieces and can be layered on top of a plethora of button up shirts. If you aren't too good at matching colors stick to buying sweater vests that are a neutral color (Black, brown, gray, cream), they match every color. But, if you want a funkier sweater vest stick to a neutral shirt color underneath.
This outfit is a more casual look, great for a weekend around town. The first piece is a hip Polaroid screen tee, layered on a white button up long sleeved shirt. For warmer days I recommend rolling the sleeves up for a cool look and to show off the awesome bracelet. Next is a slim fitted jean to show off some of your assets...hehe. Now, pair is it all with brown slip-ons, billed beanie, and woven bracelet, you have a cool, comfortable and casual look.
Lastly, our femme outfit. This is an outfit for the bolder femme fashionista. It all started with a rather plain, if not boring, black sweater. You can make that mundane sweater pop with the purple-tiger shirt dress, and a belt around your smallest area. (For bigger figures I recommend a wider belt, and for smaller ones stay in the skinny to medium range in width). Now because the shirt is a "shirt dress" I recommend balancing the weight and length of the dress with a skinny jean. I chose a dark wash, but not a black, to keep with the color palette without making it a head-to-toe black outfit. (Head to toe of ANY color is a no go in fashion terms) Next a flat boot for comfy walking and those who are less coordinated and heels aren't a preference. On to accessories! The vintage inspired bracelet gives a great myriad of colors. The necklace gives a layered effect without the tangle of chains and the earrings are a vintage pattern with the edgy skulls.
So there are a few example of simple layering techniques. Try a long tank under a t-shirt, a long sleeve under a t-shirt can work as well. For the femmes, if you got a shirt thats a bit too big try adding a belt around it to give it shape. So play with layers and figure out how to spice up your wardrobe this winter.
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