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When it comes to cold-weather dressing, one thing is for sure: you need to master the art of layering. Whether it’s a gloomy morning (the sun never rises), a windy evening, or a snowy weekday, layering in the winter takes some creativity and research. Luckily, street style influencers have given countless layering tips, from pairing a suede coat with a bright sweater to pairing a flannel jacket with a trench coat.
Layering can elevate your look, whether it’s by using contrasting shades, mixing fabrics, or mixing hems and lengths. In winter, layering is both practical and stylish: layer warm base layers like cashmere tees, slim turtlenecks, and long-sleeved sweaters, or layer leggings under your favorite pleated pants or leather midi skirt. During Paris Fashion Week, one attendee rocked a modern suit over a boxy houndstooth winter coat, proving that it’s easy to transform your favorite fall blazer. Love head-to-toe basics? A leather bomber jacket makes a stylish addition to a cashmere sweater and striped poplin shirt. For all your cold-weather layering needs, check out these 10 street style layering tips.
Practical yet whimsical, layered knits in contrasting shades (or complementary pastels) are an easy yet sophisticated way to style winter clothing thanks to the textural combination of the season’s most popular fabric: suede.
When the temperature drops, your first instinct may be to put away your lightweight outerwear and save it for spring. However, you can jazz up that lightweight coat by adding a layer underneath your heaviest knit. Add another layer, like Uniqlo’s Heattech Long Sleeves, for even more warmth.
The cornerstone of any transitional look is a trench coat. This Rohé trench, prized for its versatility and lightweight appeal, features a twisted neckline and deconstructed layering for a modern edge. Wear it with a cashmere sweater and layer it over a flannel shirt for a pop of color.
Leopard, leopard, leopard—the fashion world can’t get enough of bold animal prints, and for good reason. This wild print is neutral but still makes a bold statement. For a contrasting winter look, pair it with a casual blazer and striped tee.
Casual styles have the right idea: a leather bomber jacket is a cold-weather essential, especially for city dwellers who want to look stylish yet sophisticated. This street style star proves that this artfully draped top is perfect for layering.
Preppy is back, baby! But this isn’t the same sleek preppy look of the past—sorry, Blair Waldorf! While the oversized gray coat is the star of this look, the oversized polo and men’s knits play second fiddle. For a more masculine look, complete the look with a pair of Gucci loafers.
This season, the utility trend is presented in a more modern way, with new tones and styles taking center stage. Wear the shirt under a denim jacket, over blue jeans, and top it off with a loose fur coat, preferably in this season’s popular chocolate brown.
Barn jackets and wool coats are still in fashion, but now there’s another outerwear option that strikes the perfect balance between elegance and practicality. Capes are back and better than ever, thanks to the chic designs from Cos. Wear them with a slim turtleneck and a knit tee for a monochrome look.
You can never go wrong with basics, but blue jeans and white tees aren’t the only must-haves these days. This vintage leather jacket pairs perfectly with a cashmere sweater and striped button-down. Wear it with cuffed jeans for an even more stylish look.
All work and no play, fashion is pointless! Today, suits are not only for offices. Complete your suit with a houndstooth coat. Don’t forget to leave the striped shirt (tucked into the jacket) showing through to add some color to the look.
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