When it comes to cold-weather dressing, one thing is for certain: you’re going to need to master the art of layering. For cloudy mornings when the sun simply won’t rise, late nights out when the wind is howling, and snowy drops during work weeks, layering clothes for winter requires some creativity and exploration. Luckily, the mavens of the street style scene have provided endless layered moments, from suede coats atop colorful knitwear to updated flannels layered beneath trench coats, to emulate this season.
Layering can be used as an aesthetic amplifier—wearing visibly contrasting hues, combining opposing textures, or blending varying hemlines and lengths. Or, come winter, it can be both functional and fashion-forward with thermal bases, like cashmere tee’s, thin turtlenecks, and long-sleeved jersey tops, or by sliding tights beneath your favorite pleated trousers or leather midiskirts. One showgoer captured during Paris fashion week styled modern suiting with an oversized houndstooth winter coat, proving that you can transition your favorite fall blazer. Prefer to wear head-to-toe essentials? A leather bomber jacket is a chic partner for a cashmere sweater and striped poplin shirt. For all your cold weather needs, look to the 10 winter layering tips taken from street style, ahead.
Vogue’s favorite layered pieces:
Suede top: Madewell The Kline Jacket,
Great knitwear: Lisa Yang Mable Cashmere Sweater,
Basic first layer: Uniqlo Heattech T-Shirt,
Striped Poplin: J.Crew Étienne Oversized Shirt,
Light Bomber: Acne Studios Faux Leather Bomber Jacket,
Must-have tank: Commando Whisper Battle Tank,
Lightweight Turtleneck: Ribbed Turtleneck,
Chic Car Coat: Burberry Long Car Coat,
1: advertisement for bright knitwear under suede
Utilitarian and whimsical, multicolored knitwear in various contrasting hues (or pastels that complement each other) is a simple yet sophisticated way of layering for winter thanks to combinations of textures while playing with the season’s favorite fabric, suede
2: Wear your warmest sweater with your lightest jacket
As the temperature drops, your first desire may be to put away the light outerwear for spring. However, with the right layer of the heaviest knit, you can continue to rotate a lighter jacket. For extra warmth, add another layer, like Uniqlo’s Heattech Long Sleeve.
3: Transitional trench coat with flannel and cashmere
The basis of any temporary image is and always has been a trench coat. Loved for its versatility and lightweight coverage, the Rohé Trench is modernized with a twist collar and deconstructed layers. Style-wise, layer it over a cashmere sweater, then add a flannel shirt underneath to add some pop.
3: Play with patterns
Leopard, leopard, leopard—the fashion industry can’t get enough of bold animal prints, and for good reason. The wild print is both a neutral and a statement-maker at once. For winter layering, pair yours with an everyday blazer and let a striped tee add a contrasting mix.
5: Pair a bomber jacket with a draped top for a top outfit
Off-duty models had the right idea: a leather bomber jacket is the go-to for cold weather, especially for city dwellers who want to look cool but put together at the same time. Perfect for layering, this street style star proves that an artfully draped top is the perfect partner.
6: Accept preppy combos
Prep is back baby! But this isn’t a sophisticated preparation of the past — sorry, Blair Waldorf! While the oversized gray coat is the star of this show, the chunky polo and men’s knit shirt are the supporting cast. Complete the look with Gucci loafers for an even more boyish look.
7: double the denim
This utilitarian trend takes a more modern approach this season, with new hues and cuts taking the forefront. Layer up on your denim with an over shirt and blue jeans layer beneath an oversized fur coat, preferably one in the season’s beloved chocolate brown .
8: Don’t forget the goat
Jackets and sheepskin coats may still rule the roost, but there’s another outerwear option that bridges the gap between elegance and function. The cape is back and better than ever with the luxurious options from Cos. Keep your look monochrome by layering it over a slim turtleneck and jersey tee.
9: File about the main thing
There’s never a wrong time to embrace the basics—but the essentials of now have surpassed blue jeans and white t-shirts. This vintage leather jacket is the perfect piece to top off a cashmere sweater and striped button-down pairing. Add a cuffed jean to stay current.
10: Pay the coat statement over the suit
All work and no play makes fashion boring! The suit has now gone beyond the office. Harden a full set of houndstooth coats. Make sure your striped shirt (tucked behind a jacket) shows some color.
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