Layering Is AWESOME (When You Know How to Do It), by The Style Consultant on YouTube. 14 min 7 s.
- Video length
- 14 min 7 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Start with a thin, close-fitting base layer in a plain colour. A t-shirt or fine shirt sits flat under everything and keeps the bulky pieces away from your skin.
Add a chunky knit sweater as your first warm layer. Choose one that fits neatly at the shoulders so it slides under a jacket later.
Swap the sweater for a shawl-collar cardigan when you want an open front. The rolled collar adds depth at the neck without a scarf.
Wear a knit vest over a shirt for warmth on your chest with no sleeve bulk. This works well indoors or under a tight jacket.
Put a thin jacket over your knit as a middle layer. Keep it unbuttoned so the layers underneath still show.
Finish with a coat sized to fit over everything. Try it on with your thickest knit to check the shoulders and sleeves are not tight.
Check the mirror and remove one layer if the outline looks lumpy. Two or three clean layers beat four crowded ones.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep each layer thinner than the one on top so the outfit tapers instead of widening.
Stick to two or three colours so the different lengths and textures read clearly.
Roll or push up sleeves slightly at the wrist to show the layer underneath.
Questions
How many layers should I wear in autumn?
Three is usually enough: a thin base, a knit or cardigan, and a coat or jacket. Add a fourth only if the pieces are very thin.
How do I stop layers looking bulky?
Keep the bottom layer tight, the middle layer neat at the shoulders, and the outer layer roomy. Avoid thick fabrics on top of thick fabrics.
Can I layer a jacket under a coat?
Yes, if the jacket is thin and the coat is sized up. A lightweight jacket under a wool coat adds warmth without much bulk.
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