LAYERING 102:
A CRASH COURSE IN ADVANCED LAYERING 

If you read our Layering 101 post last week, welcome to the next level! We’re going to take what we talked about last week up a notch and focus on other ways you can totally add layering to your springtime look.

 

Forget the basics – it’s time for an advanced course. Here are our five favorite ways to add unexpected layering to any look.

 

ADD A LITTLE TEXTURE PLAY

So – last week we talked about monochromatic layering. This week we’re taking it to a whole new level – textured single color layers. This is a great way to capitalize on the all-white everything trend going around without looking too blah or expected.

SOURCE: @giizeleoliveira

 

Go for pieces with subtle contrasting patterns or textures, like this totally gorgeous look from model Gizele Oliveira.

SHOP IT: 

THE FLIRTY SHORTS – Gold Foil Print Floaty Shorts, PLT $35

 

THE KNIT TOP – Sweater Knit Tank Top, Forever21 $14.90

  

ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE!

Next up on our list is layering with accessories. Yes – this totally counts! By layering up in the accessories department, whether it’s adding a necklace or two or throwing on a cute coat, you can absolutely take on this trend and look totally put together at the same time, too.

SOURCE: @jastookes

 

Take it from Victoria’s Secret model, Jasmine Tookes – sometimes more is absolutely better.

SHOP IT:

THE PERFECT BLAZER – Floral Print Blazer, Zara $69.90

 

THE SIMPLE MATCHING BAG – Woven Box Bag, Zara $49.90

 

PLAY UP THE LENGTH

Don’t be afraid to play with different lengths when you layer up – this is a great way to experiment with different proportions without looking like you’re trying too hard.

SOURCE: @shaninamshaik

 

Try pairing a sleek skirt with a super long top layered over for a totally on-trend look that’s fit for any upcoming festival, just like influencer Shanina Shaik.

SHOP IT:

 

THE FLOWY BLOUSE – Dress with Buttons, H&M $39.99

 

THE MINI SKIRT – Black Faux Leather Skirt, PLT $45

 

 

TRY A SHORT SKIRT AND A LONG JACKET

All CAKE jokes aside, this 90’s trend is totally back in full swing this spring and summer. Try throwing on a longer jacket when you’re wearing a short skirt for a super chic proportion-play that will give you legs for days.

SOURCE: @sophiesuchan

 

Blogger Sophie Suchan does all the right things here by pairing a super long leather jacket with a short skirt and tights. Sign us up!

SHOP IT:

 

THE CHIC MINI LEOPARD DRESS - Inga Dress, Reformation $78

 

THE OVERSIZED JACKET – Jealousy Leather Moto Jacket, Free People $498

  

ALL GOLD EVERYTHING

Last but totally not least on our list is one of our favorite continuing trends for 2019 – layering all gold accessories. This is a super easy and chic way to sneak some layering into your look in a super modern way.

SOURCE: @nitsanraiter

 

We love how influencer and editor Nitsan Raiter layered her gold necklaces here – paired with the super cute crop, it’s totally to die for!

SHOP IT:

 

THE LAYERED NECKLACE – 3-Pack Necklaces, H&M $9.99

 

THE INITIAL NECKLACE – Jonesy Wood Initial Pendant, Free People $52

  

How else will you be working layering into your look this spring and summer? Let us know in the comments below!