How to Layer Clothes Effectively for Winter?

Imagine a chilled cold, freezing morning in December when your body only seeks insulating warm clothes for winter, putting anything and everything can make you feel good. I’m sure you are feeling so comfortable, right? Here, comes the blunder not only in the sense of fashion but also it can make you sweaty and uncomfortable when the temperature rises slowly as the day passes. Hence, it would help if you always planned your winter layering outfits cleverly to make you feel cozy in a cool breeze and not hyperthymic in a 2-3 degree temperature rise.

The next part comes in styling while layer clothes for winter could be a little bit tricky and can go off track. But by keeping some basic rules and hacks in your mind layering in winter fashion could be easier for you.

The Basic Rule of Layering

The most conventional rule for layer clothes for winter is the three-layer rule, inner layer, middle layer, and Outer layer.

a) Inner layer –The utmost rule for the inner layer is using premium quality lighter thermal warmer. Just avoid cotton material hence it can absorb sweat so it may trouble you when you are not moving. Instead, go for synthetic fabrics.

b) Middle layer- This layer for insulation and trapping heat. You can wear in this part any sweatshirts, sweaters, or shirts that have fleece in them.

c) Outer layer- This layer should allow moisture vapor to escape. Go with hooded jackets, coats, and blazers for this.

5 ways to Layer Clothes for Winter

If you struggle in this part to look sophisticated, sleek not a mess with a pile of clothes while being dry and warm you can start with any of the 5 super easy looks mentioned here-

1. Combo of the blazer with a long coat

It is the classiest combination for layering your upper body half. Take out your skin-hugging black high necks and black warmer pants use them for innermost winter clothes. You can style this combination with flared/wide-length Denim even with straight-fit jeans also. For the upper part, you will need two pieces of cloth, one is a short short-length checked blazer and one monotonous long coat. The long coat creates the illusion of a taller body. Use a bin for protecting your head and ear, that matches the color of your blazer.

2. Use your Knitted turtle neck sweater

Do you think a knitted turtle neck little chunky sweater is not a good fit for layering in winter fashion? That’s not the case, there are simple tricks to style them and you will look stunning. The key is tucking your sweater from the front using any kind of wider pants that have fleece in them, so giving you a clean look. Don’t go with Denim or jeans. Now final part comes in using any puffer jacket, or vest coat to complete the look. Matching your toque to your sweater adds even more elegance.

3. Layering hack for traditional wear

If you are feeling your feminine urge to wear traditional wear in winter but you are confused about how to layer your clothes for winter. Using a hoodie or even a beautiful sweater doesn’t go with this outfit at all. Start with your warmest crewneck thermals and warmer leggings that have fleece in them, because in the outermost layer, there will not be anything heavier. Avoid any heavy work outfit, instead go with a sleek suit and palazzo. Now put on your longest shrug and use a Kashmiri shawl instead scarf.

4. Pairing Skirts with middle length coat

Yes! You read it right. If you have the appropriate pairs of clothes for winter you can wear your skirt even on the coldest day of the winter season. V-necked warmers with no visible seams and a high-quality stocking for the lower half are recommended. If it’s too cold outside you can add extra sleek warmer pants under your stockings. Now pair your pencil/ Mini skirt with a full-sleeved silk shirt. Tuck your shirt nicely and now wear a middle-length coat.

5. Use your lightweight Denim Jackets

Denim jackets create a holiday style, but they are not warm enough to endure extreme cold. For winter layering you can nicely use this light covering especially on trips and while trekking where you know as you will be moving your body will be warmer and heavy layering might make you uncomfortable. Denim jackets easily go with Knitted sleek sweaters and sweatshirts.

Elements to enhance styling for layer clothes for winter

Even if you choose the best winter clothes little mistakes of forgetting the accessory layer can dull your look and also make you discomfort in cold. A few elements and quick tips to complete winter layering are –

• Layering means adding a lot of clothes but doesn’t use a whole lot of colors. Using a lot means breaking down your look. Instead, always try to match the color of your beanies with the middle layer and gloves with the outer layer.
• Choosing the proper shocks for the right weather is an important aspect. I highly recommend woolen shocks only if it’s too cold. otherwise a Nylon or polyester material will do the work for you.
• Having a scarf is a must to complete your look and as an extra material.
• Adding a belt in a monochromatic look to elevate your waist.

Avoid styling Errors and mistakes in winter cloth layering

• Without any texture, there will not be any volume in your look that it can be so flattened that make you look bulky. Use texture color either in the middle layer or outer layer. If both of these layers are the same hue, the result can be monotonous.

Since winter layering outfits keep you warm all day and protect you from shivering in too-cold situations, they should not be something to restrict your movements. Adding more insulating gear is excellent for your overall style, but make sure you are comfortable doing activities like walking upstairs, jogging, walking, and playing in the snow.

• Skin fit wear for all three layers is a big NO! For the base layer only, tight-fitting crew neckwear is good because it comes with your skin contact and tight-fit wear absorbs the sweat effectivity and keeps you dry. But when you layer all their winter clothes somewhat not lose they won’t be able to heat trap. It can result in you shivering even after so much layering. Only a little bit of volume between two layers creates an insulating, warm condition. So always go with some loose option, especially with the middle layer.

• While styling keeping the weather in mind is crucial too because after all the goal is to protect yourself from winter hazards while looking smarter. On a moist or rainy day, your upper layer should be moisture-proof and, don’t use cotton-based fabric because it quickly absorbs water.