Designers are taking the guesswork out of styling by creatively pre-layering wardrobe staples. These styles, with accessories and elements built into them, are a fashionable way to add some dimension to your look. And don’t stop there! Use your favorite sweater as that needed pop of color or layer your favorite lightweight vest under your puffer coat. The options (and warmth!) are endless when you just keep layering it on like a high-style pro.
ACCESSORIES
Form and Function
Accessorize your hands but keep your fingers accessible with these “glittens” to keep your digits handy for incoming messages. Ribbed knit glittens, $34.50. J.Crew; jcrew.com
Feet First
Double down on cozy with a shearling slipper and cashmere sock combo. Slipper, $295; Cashmere Sock, $65. Jenni Kayne, Greenwich; jennikayne.com
JACKETS
Blazer Bomb
The Beard sisters are queens of layered chic. This mixed-media bomber-blazer hybrid is the perfect combo of casual meets tailored chic. Larkin Mixed Media Puffer Jacket, $898. Veronica Beard; veronicabeard.com
Crochet Mash Up
Yarns saw a resurgence during the pandemic, and this crochet- adorned jacket loves everything about the trend. Bette Fleece and Crochet Jacket by Sea NY, $545. Darien Sport Shop; dariensport.com
SKIRT
Got You Covered
It’s all business casual in this cotton poplin pleated skirt that is masterfully covered in a crisp wool suiting. The contrast of the two gives it a beautiful drape as you move and transition easily from work to play. Suiting mix pleated wrap skirt by Sacai, $825. Saks; saks.com
SWEATERS
Dicky Do
Layer this turtleneck dicky over a buttondown or sweater to jazz up your everyday look or layer it under a jacket to provide some much-needed and colorful warmth. Airy Extra-fine wool turtleneck Dicky, $255. Tibi; tibi.com
Chic Bundle
Two-in-one styling from this layered sweater-and-scarf set from newcomer Le17Septembre. Never loose your accessory and enjoy the cozy blanket layer as the temperatures drop. Ribbed Wool Turtleneck Sweater and Scarf Set, $600. Net a Porter Le17Septembre; netaporter.com
Convertible Cover
This turtleneck vest is begging to be layered over your favorite top to give it life and keep you warm. But you can wear it solo and layer your favorite blazer over it. The options are endless. Tie Back Turtleneck Sweater by Vince, $325. Vince; vince.com
Style Note
Two in One Channel your inner designer by layering your favorite go-to sweater with a matching scarf for a sleek effect—or go tonal and layer a second sweater as a scarf stand-in. Cashmere Crewneck Sweater, $328; Recycled Cashmere Scarf, $188. Unsubscribed; unsubscribed.com
Photographs: model shot courtesy of no6store.com; others, courtesy of designers/brands