Styling Winter Layers

Autumn/winter is my favourite because I love knitwear and layering up, so I thought I'd give my essential tips. 

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Experiment. I think experimenting with how you layer up can create so many different looks using the same pieces. I mean, take a big scarf, you can wear it wrapped around your neck, like a blanket, like a cape or just draped over you as an accessory. Same with coats or different jumpers, there's so many ways to style them that will create a bunch of different looks. It also saves money, I mean who has money to buy capes, blankets and scarves? Just buy one and experiment. 

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Make the layers the focus point. I find that I can get bored with outfits really quickly, especially plain ones, so by layering I make them a bit more interesting. You can do this by taking a plain outfit, like a jumper and jeans and then add a bright layer and it transforms the look. You can have one key piece, like my orange scarf, and add it to a neutral outfit, it just adds a pop of colour and makes everything a bit more interesting.

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Chose easy pieces. By this I mean, dont wear a huge, bulky jumper, a coat with a hood and then try and add a bunch of interesting layers. I think adding a lot of simple pieces creates a better look. I also tend to layer with this boyfriend blazer because it doesn't have a hood, this means I can add cute collars and bulkier scarves without getting all bundled up and everything getting caught together. 

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Have fun!! Layering is fab for cold days but it can also be a bit of fun. I like to get different pieces and mix up my usually wardrobe; for example, prints and textures. I love these mittens from Topshop, they have a string, like you used to have in toddler clothes, and it makes everything look so cute. I find that is much easier to be a bit out there with accessories, instead of the full outfit, so I add fun, quirky pieces in the mix of a normal outfit. 

Hope you enjoyed this post! What's your favourite way to layer?