How to Layer Clothes for Autumn and Winter: UNIQLO Guide, by UNIQLO Europe on YouTube. 2 min 47 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 47 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Put on a thin base layer first. Choose a thermal or moisture-wicking top that sits close to your skin, plus leggings or tights under your trousers if it is very cold.
Add a middle layer over the base. A shirt, blouse or light knit works for mild days, while a thicker knit or cardigan suits colder weather.
Match the middle layer weight to the temperature. One thin mid layer is enough around 10 to 15 C, and two lighter mid layers beat one heavy one.
Finish with outerwear. A coat or jacket should fit over your knit without pulling at the shoulders or trapping your arms.
Check the fit in a mirror. Bend your arms and sit down so you can feel whether any layer is too tight or bunches up.
Add a scarf, hat and gloves for the coldest days. These small pieces warm your head, neck and hands faster than another body layer.
Remove the outer layer when you go indoors. Unbutton or take off the coat first, then the knit, so you do not overheat.
Keep colours simple. Two or three tones across your base, middle and outer layers make the outfit look deliberate.
Tips and common mistakes
Avoid a cotton base layer for cold or active days, because it holds sweat and feels cold once damp.
Make each layer slightly looser than the one under it so you can move and still trap warm air.
Take off a layer before you start to sweat, not after, since damp clothes chill you quickly outside.
Questions
How many layers should I wear in winter?
Three layers is usually enough: a thin base, a middle layer and a coat. Add a fourth light layer or a scarf on very cold days.
What is a base layer?
It is the thin piece worn closest to your skin, such as a thermal top or leggings. Its job is to keep moisture away and hold warmth.
How do I stay comfortable indoors and outdoors?
Wear layers you can remove easily, like an unbuttoned coat or a cardigan. Take off the outer layer as soon as you get inside.
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