September 7th, 2021 | Updated on March 16th, 2022
Although layering is an appealing fashion suggestion for staying warm in chilly weather, it’s also a great way to look stylish during the changing seasons.
Fall brings cooler temperatures, often leaving women looking for cute and functional apparel pieces to add to their wardrobes.
Try some of these stylish layers for pumpkin picking, gathering around a fire, or participating in other popular activities this fall.
Start With A Tank Top Or Bodysuit
A put-together outfit starts with a base layer. You can begin your layered look with a tank top or bodysuit, which can help smooth out your figure and add a touch of warmth. Either option is a good base that you can then build on when adding layers.
Combine Shirts and Jackets With Shackets
Shirts and jackets are signature elements of a cute, layered look, and you can combine the two with a shacket.
A shacket, also known as an overshirt, is an apparel piece that effortlessly combines the look of a jacket and a shirt, and it’s a must-have item this fall. Shackets come in all sizes and shapes; you can easily find one that flatters your figure and complements your style.
Some of the styles are casual, such as plaid or patterned shackets. You can also dress up a layered look with a neutral shacket or one in a muted pastel shade.
A flannel shacket is the quintessential fall staple; it will keep you warm during all your autumn outings. Want to stay comfortable?
Choose an oversized, boxy shacket and drape it over a dress for a billowy style. If you’re still unsure how to wear women’s shackets, try on a few different types to see what you like.
Swap Leggings for Tights With Skirts and Dresses
Leggings have been a longtime fashion staple, especially in layered looks. However, the latest fall fashion trends show women reaching for tights instead of leggings, pairing them with dresses and skirts.
Leggings still have their place — you can wear them to the gym or when you’re out for a crisp fall walk — but now is a good time to swap them out for tights in other situations.
Tights are a versatile layering piece that can help you take your summertime staples into the fall. Pair your favorite sundress with a pair of neutral tights and a shacket for a warmer yet stylish outfit.
When working at the office, tights with a pencil skirt and turtleneck sweater, topped with a blazer or jacket, can help you look polished and professional.
Add Stylish Footwear
The final component of your layered fall look is your footwear. Slouchy boots are still in style, and you can pair them with skirts, dresses, and pants.
Heavy-soled lace-up Oxfords are also coming back into fashion, drawing inspiration from the punk trends from the 1980s and 1990s. If you want to wear booties, search for a pair with a platform sole to look sophisticated.
Layering is always functional. Extra layers of fabric can keep you warm as the seasons change. But you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort, particularly when you include fashionable and on-trend layers in your wardrobe rotation.
