How to do urban layering?

If you’re planning on refreshing your wardrobe for the new season, make sure you’ve got your layering basics right. The key is finding items you can layer discretely under trendier pieces, so you stay warm and still look cool. Here’s how to layer up, look good and feel comfortable.

The base layer

For the first layer of an outfit, it's best to go for something lightweight. The best option here is a short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirt or polo neck. Go for cotton so that it won’t trap the heat and make you feel too hot. For the t-shirt, a plain colour tee will do perfectly as people can’t even see the logo after you wear another layer on top of it. For a more formal look, pick a shirt or Oxford shirt that is made of a cotton blend as this material is breathable. If the material traps heat i.e. polyester, you will pretty much end up getting sweaty all day.

The middle layer

Now you’ve chosen the base layer it’s time for the second piece of clothing as the middle layer. This second layer is one of the most important ones to help trap the heat and keep you warm. Go for a bold printed shirt like an overshirt or denim shirt over a white t-shirt. This is a look you can wear all year round even if the weather isn’t cold. Other good choices are a cardigan over a shirt, a sweater over a shirt, a sports jacket over a t-shirt, and a windbreaker over a t-shirt for different styles and looks.

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The top layer

The third and final layer is the best part as you can choose whether you want to wear it or not, although come autumn you will need something, it’s just a matter of how warm you go. For selecting the final layer, go for a peacoat or parka jacket for a more casual look or if you need something more formal, go for a trench coat over a suit or a smarter-style woolen coat as it will give you a stylish look while keeping you warm. Other top layering ideas are a shearling coat, denim jacket, leather jacket or bomber jacket. The choice is endless.

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