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Tip #1: Add pop-of-color knits beneath suede
Utilitarian and whimsical, layering multi-colored knitwear in different contrasting shades (or in complementary pastels) is an easy yet elevated way to layer for winter, thanks to texture combinations when playing with the season’s favorite fabric—suede.
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Tip #2: Layer your warmest sweater with your lightest jacket
When the temperature drops, your first instinct may be to stow away lightweight outerwear till spring. However, with the right layer of your thickest knit, you can keep that lighter jacket in rotation. Add another layer, like Uniqlo’s Heattech long-sleeve, below for extra warmth.
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Tip #3: Transition a trench coat with a flannel and cashmere
The anchor of any transitional look is, and has always, been the trench coat. Adored for its versatility and lightweight coverage, Rohé’s trench is modernized with a twisted collar and deconstructed layers. Styling-wise, layer it atop a cashmere sweater, and then add a flannel shirt beneath that for a pop of color.
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Tip #4: 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.
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Tip #5: Pair a bomber with a draped top to be best dressed
Off-duty models had the right idea—a leather bomber jacket is the ultimate cold-weather staple, especially for city dwellers wanting to look cool yet put-together. Ideal for layering, this street style star proves that the artfully draped top is the perfect mate.
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Tip #6: Embrace preppy combinations
Prep is back, baby! But this isn’t the polished prep of the past—sorry, Blair Waldorf! While an oversized grey coat is the star of this show, a chunky polo and men’s-inspired knitted shirt are the supporting actresses. For even more of a boyish finish, top the look off with a Gucci loafer.
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Tip #7: Double-up 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.
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Tip #8: Don’t forget about the cape
Barn jackets and shearling coats may still reign supreme, but there’s another outerwear option that bridges the gap between elegance and functionality. The cape is back and better than ever, thanks to luxe options from Cos. Keep your look monochrome by layering it over a slim-fit turtleneck and jersey tee.
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Tip #9: Pile on the essentials
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.
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Tip #10: Place a statement coat over suiting
All work and no play makes fashion, well, dull! The suiting of now has moved beyond the office. Temper down a full set with a houndstooth coat. Make sure to let your striped shirt (tucked behind a blazer) poke out for some color.
