Wrapping up for the cold weather can be a skill that needs to be learned ‘cos to put a few layers of your favourite outfit together without looking like a clown requires an ultimate act of mastering. To negate the need for too much bulky outerwear it requires layering separates that are versatile enough to carry you from day to night, from work to dinner or from indoor to running errands.
This is why we do advise to invest in pieces that range from cozy knits, lightweight basics, etc. to layer a look so seamlessly and effortlessly.To cope with city life as well as work life it’s good to start the foundation of winter wardrobe with basic pieces that will over work throughout the season. Start with stretchy cami vest, business -like shirt and a lightweight cardigan.Pair these three with a woollen wide leg trousers and you’ve just instantly created a look that can carry you from board room to weekday brunch date with friends. To complete the look grab a longline coat, a tote bag, a sunglasses for winter morning sun then finish with a pair of ankle boots – giving us the trending 90’s minimalist look.
Arket
Sheer Merino Wool Roll-Neck
£55.00
Mango
100% cotton oversized shirt
£59.99
Bottega Veneta
Sharp Cat Eye Sunglasses
£ 310.00
To take your layering skill up a notch add a turtleneck to any look you will be wearing this season, ensure you invest in superfine quality stretchy lightweight fabric like a cotton-jersey, fine cashmere wool, etc You canwear a turtleneck top as part of a poplin shirt smart look, or as part of a blazer look, it’s the ultimate 90’s styling trick that will keep you warm without wearing too much.
Skims
Soft Lounge Cami
£44.00
Toteme
Embroidered scarf coat camel
£1030.00
Aquazzura
Twist Mini leather-trimmed clutch
£ 1,000.00
Finally, embrace the blanket dressing – this is an AW’23 style trend that’s now become a thing this AW’24, it started with YSL models who strutted down the runway with what seem like a lot of fabric in a coat but when a step is taken back to study the look it’s an easy way to layer up without looking too obvious.
