Layer up to beat the chill

For work. For play. For night. For him.

With winter here, layering your clothes becomes less choice and more necessity. Luckily for us layering is a huge trend this season, so why not look at it as prime time to show off your new season must-have pieces.

Whether it’s a coat you have been coveting, a chic knit or statement boot, you’ll find fresh ways to effortless looking layering to stay warm and look your best.

If you’re looking for an easy way to update your work wardrobe, just add a reinvented shirt. Layer voluminous sleeves under a structured sleeveless dress or bustier. Wear with tailored pants or a sharp pencil skirt and throw over a long-line coat. Go classic with wool in a block colour or try a new printed statement coat. Shirts too formal for you? Then try the same look with a long sleeved tee or fine knit.

Casual layering doesn’t mean you need to forego style, just think about your proportions. Wearing an oversized knit and parka? Then go for a slim silhouette on the bottom with skinny jeans or cropped pants. Try adding a worn-in belt on the waist, over your jacket or coat to make it more casual and team with some low heeled boots.

Layering to head out at night is a fantastic way to create a unique look by mixing in different textures or prints. Wear a floaty, feminine dress over dark slim denim jeans or tights and add a statement heel or boot. A long coat works best for this silhouette or with a cropped biker jacket. Perfect your after dark layering with jewellery in rose or yellow gold that pops.

Layering men’s fashion is easy to get the hang of if you just remember to layer from thin to thick and from light to heavy. This will avoid your outfit looking too weighty and becomes most useful when you step inside from the cold and can easily remove your heaviest layers first. Start with a simple base tee, add a knit or hoodie which are great middle layers on their own or to throw a coat or jacket over.