Anyone feel like educating me in the art of 'layering' please

[Millie1]

I'm hopeless at it! I end up with a cardigan with a long sleeved t-shirt on top, a scarf of some sort but it never looks as it does in pictures! If anyone has time, please would you give me some tips and point me towards layers which would look good together. Colour-wise ... greys, beiges, pinks, purples ... mostly thinking to wear with denim and either black or brown boots. TIA

bumping this as I want to know too please!!

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I look like the Michelin man. Though that could be my layers being doubled for warmth!

You need good thin basics.

I like Next ones although today I am in dotty ps and it is fine.

Scarves are v.g.

Can / should you layer if you are a heifer, too? That's what I want to know? I am a tall size 14 with big arse and tits. Always thought layering was for those skinny minnies who wear dirty Converse and boyfriend jeans.

New La Redoute catalogue has lots of examples.

this is perfect. Esp with the matching vest underneath.

See, I just couldn't pay nigh on fifty quid for a long sleeved cotton top. Sorry!

peopel can over layer
imo a bit of a middle aged mum cliche

Step one - buy thin long sleeved top (Uniqlo Heatech very good) White/grey/neutral colours most useful.

Step two - buy chunky shortish sleeved jumper/cardigan of some sort. Or a long shirt with rolled up sleeves.

Step three - attempt to pull colours together with use of chunky jewellery/ scarves etc.

Wear with skinny jeans and long boots for youthful look.

Admire self in mirror.

Love the idea of layering but it all goes horribly wrong when I go all practical and want to add a coat I like being warm and feel the need - esp at the moment - to put on something warm and - ahem - anoraky. Kind of ruins the whole thing really... Maybe I'll save it for the summer...

The key is to keep the base layer tight fitting so that it doesn't add bulk. I'm overweight but have been complemented on my layering technique (lol!)so not just for skinnies. Agree with tying layers together with coloured/chunky jewellery.

I have that t-shirt

Oh loads of replies and I'm not the only one wanting to know the secrets!! Gotta run and do groceries now but will be back later. Like the look of that t-shirt - another colour perhaps? What over it - a cardigan. How to accessorise? Blast .... shop will close soon. Back afterwards.

You could wear a long-sleeve t-shirt under a short-sleeve or sleeveless dress, or you can wear a fitted but not tight t-shirt over a dress so it looks like a skirt and top.

I often wear a v-neck sleeveless tank/vest over long-sleeve t-shirt. If the necklines don't match, wear a scarf and it won't show

I also wear chunky knit sleeveless/cap-sleeve cardigans over long-sleeve tops or dresses - sometimes instead of a coat. This can sometimes look bulky so you have to belt it round the waist.

Hot pink looks fab with charcoal, black or purple. Teal goes nicely wiht them too. Mustard is good with black, grey, navy and white.

I like to start with a skinny rib vest, then add a slim fitting long sleeve T (or short sleeve in summer) over that, then top with a cardi and a co-ordinating scarf. The key (for me anyway) is in the length of the tops...the vest needs to be fairly long (and tight-fitting as someone else has said, so that it doesn't add bulk), and the t-shirt slightly shorter so that you can see the vest peeping out underneath. Fine knits work well and I honestly find New Look/H&M/Uniqlo just as good as any. A&F also very very good for the long vests, and they have plenty of stretch in them too.

Colorwise, I stick to a palette that suits me, so neutrals mainly but often with a pink/purple scarf which brigtens up my complexion.

HTH!

Today I wore grey wide legged trousers, v thin light grey long-sleeved top, then a burgundy three quarter sleeved top, then a fine-knit burgundy v neck jumper with elbow length puff sleeves. I liked it and it didn't feel too bulky.

Yesterday I wore - pink just over the knee silk dress with woolly grey tights, grey poloneck under the dress and mid-thing grey short sleeved cardigan over the dress.

mid thigh not mid-thing, whatver that may be.

MrsMattie - I agree with you - I am quite happy to spend lots of of money on clothes from time to time, but can't really justify that much on a t-shirt !! That's why I absolutely love Uniqlo heattech !!!

Thanks all ... am going shopping tomorrow so shall have a look!

Top Shop long sleeve tees are fab for layering. here and v bargainous.

They are fine knit and in a great range of colours (you will find more in the store than you will online). I am long in the body and struggle to find tees which fit but these are perfect. I tend to wear coloured tees (teal, slate, magenta, purple etc) rather than black or white. I think it looks more "put together" and a bit more interesting.

i have amended minko's post

Step one - buy thin long sleeved top, something with a bit of lycra to hold in the folds of flab.

Step two - buy chunky shortish sleeved jumper/cardigan of some sort. Or a long shirt with rolled up sleeves, long enough to cover arse and camel hoof.

Step three - attempt to pull colours together with use of chunky jewellery/ scarves etc, to distract from arse and camel hoof.

Wear with skinny jeans and long boots for youthful look.

breathe in, and admire self in mirror.

Thanks for the amends Lucykate! In my mind the arse and camel hoof went without saying!

I'd just like to add the concept of the waterfall cardi. V. good for layering and if said item is long enough it covers the arse and also a multitide of other sins.