1. KEEP IT SIMPLE!
Colour is wonderful, I love looking out the window on long journeys, admiring the views, the differing hues in a sunset sky, Asian style bed spreads at Zara Home, but please stop there. Colour and layering do not always go hand in hand, too much of it can turn you into a children's entertainer and completely take away from your 'layered winter style'. I personally prefer to layer with black, on different shades of greys and occasionally a dark blue/green. Keep bold colours for small, statement pieces like your jewellery, handbag, shoes or if you can pull it off à la Abbey Lee, your OUTER coat.
2. Thickness matters.
Keep thinner, finer materials closest to your skin. The more layers your form can take, the better, the thicker the layers, well...no. You want to keep chiffons and light t-shirts at the base, if you can fit two, go for it. Thicker cardigans and jackets should be kept on the outside and dare I say coats.
Think Natasha Poly in January, not Dannii Minogue pre 97.
3. Quality, not quantity.
This is easy. Please do not attempt to sport all of your wardrobe at once. Remember that episode of 'Friends' when Joey threw all of Chandler's clothes on at once? Please avoid this. You'll look bulky, you'll be uncomfortable and you'll look awkward. Your outfit should have a good, effortless silhouette. Not like you've tied elastic bands around yourself.
4. Keep on part skinny.
Whilst layering the top half of your body with serveral layers, it is always best to accommodate this with a skinny bottom. Try cigarette pants, tailored trousers, skinny jeans, leggings and tights.
 |
| Lina Zhang |
 |
| Maja Salamon |
 |
| Anja Rubik |
