As temperatures begin to drop, the layers of clothing rise. Welcome to your guide on dressing in colder weather, because summer is not the only season where fashion can shine.
First up is layering. Adding layers is one of the quickest ways to add some excitement to something basic. You can layer a tank top over a regular shirt, wear a short sleeve tee over a long sleeve, or even wear a colorful bodysuit under something plain to add a pop of color at the sleeves. For bottoms, you could wear a skirt over a pair of pants or a pair of bright leggings under a plain skirt. While this is not strictly layering, wearing a bright colored or patterned belt can transform a pair of pants. When layering, however, you should stick to one pattern at a time, never wearing two patterns at once, and a solid color might actually make a patterned piece look much more sophisticated.
Layering isn’t just for clothes, either—it can also work with jewelry. Try stacking bracelets or layering necklaces. If you do this, make sure they are all similar, like pairing all beaded or all gold bracelets along your arm. Wearing cute inexpensive sets can make this look easy to pull off, and styling them symmetrically on both arms adds a touch of polish to the look.
These tips can also be applied to more modest forms of dressing, which becomes more necessary in the colder months. It’s worth noting that any style of modest clothing can be chic. When dressing modestly, don’t limit yourself to muted tones and colors, even if longer options tend to be plainer than their shorter counterparts. If you want to, you can wear a classic, black skirt, but also wear bright patterns and flowing silhouettes. Also, wearing high necklines with necklaces is a fun way to add flair to a modest outfit. Overall, just make sure to diversify your wardrobe and choose pieces that speak to your personal style.
