The Art of Layering
- Angelica Marin
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
Bundling up is my favorite winter hobby. More valuable than just staying warm, layering is a perfect
opportunity to display your personal style while also weather-proofing yourself. Many people gape at me when I say winter is my favorite season, but they begin to understand when I attribute it to the fashion.
There are a myriad of ways in which you can layer. You can stick to the classic thermal shirt, leggings under pants type of layering, which is the more functional type, or you can get funky with it, which is my favorite type.
The first piece of clothing you want to pick up is a sweater.
Let’s begin with a cardigan. After I make my knit selection, I pick a top or two and pair them so that both peek out a bit under a single-buttoned cardigan. This can look like a tank and a long sleeve, a double-layered tank, or a simple tee (my personal go-to). The best way to make a t-shirt and cardigan feel more fun is with patterns!
Layering using patterns, while it sounds insane, is so much fun. I like to use stripes as my base layer, mostly because I have so many striped tops, and then move from there. I usually stick to a single-color sweater and get crazy with my coat or scarf. A friend of mine loves to mix polka-dots and stripes, which isn’t for everyone but could be a unique, attention-grabbing look.
Once you get your base layer down, the next category to consider is accessories. A scarf never fails to add to an outfit; whether it be silk or wool, wrapping something around your neck will forever be cute. The same goes for necklaces. The more the merrier. A necklace with an intricate chain and large pendant under a neatly tied silk scarf is the perfect way to inject your outfit with some coolness.
Next is a coat. If it’s particularly cold, I recommend employing the very interesting and sometimes
uncomfortable two-jacket technique. Best exemplified by @vicmontanari on Instagram and TikTok, the Lisbon-living, Italian-born fashion influencer does an incredible job of layering outerwear in a way that never makes the look too chunky. Considering the bone-chilling Boston cold, this technique could come in handy for more than just looking good.
The final touches are key to retaining heat. Pair any look with a neutral colored glove to keep those extremities safe. A hat is tricky, in my opinion. Beanies can be done well, but keep in mind that they aren’t the chicest choice. A good pick is a baseball cap, preferably one with a unique design and a nice rounded lid.
This winter, or for as long as this winter weather lasts, try and get creative with staying warm.
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