Sunday, September 21, 2014

Two ways: I'm a layer

In the U.S., September ushers in fall. That's why when you open a magazine, you're sure to find an article or a tutorial about layering.

It's important to know how to layer in the U.S. After all, it can be warm in the morning, a bit nippy in the afternoon, then super cold in the evening. To dress for three types of temperatures require skill and planning, and most Americans have that own pat.

While layering is more functional, layering can also be fashionable. With the right layer, an ensemble can look totally different from its original look. Observe:

Here's a classic button down chambray shirt and jeans combination. It looks very classic, but very straightfoward.


But if you add a tailored blazer, it looks a bit more artsy.


Particularly if the tailored blazer had ceramic floral prints.


Or, if you want something younger and more current, layer the ensemble with a cropped neoprene shirt.

This combination is unexpected, and very fun. Especially when the shirt has a vivid print such as this one.


Layering is a great way to make dressing up two times the fun.

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