Layering

In the winter, I’m all about chunky turtleneck sweaters. Boxy and slightly oversized, I love wearing them with everything from fitted ankle-pants and chelsea boots to mini skirts and even over maxi dresses. It’s an easy layering piece that can go from work to weekend and guarantees you’ll be warm and cozy. What more could you ask for, really? Here my favorite outfit ideas for how to wear a turtleneck sweater.

Wearing a dress over pants is one of those things fashion girls do that I used to feel like I could never pull off. But it’s actually pretty practical — it looks chic, keeps your legs warmer than tights (minus the risk of runs), gives dresses that cool tomboy contrast, and extends your wardrobe by essentially turning a dress into a top or jacket. I find a picture is worth a thousand words, so I just like to copy these cool examples of how to wear a dress over pants.

Luxe up your winter layers with a (faux) fur vest. Blacks and browns exude glam elegance, while…

How does one dress for 10+ inches of snow? Well, the good news is that lots of snow usually leads to closed roads and schools and businesses, which means you can stay in your pajamas all day. But if you have to go out, it’s all about the snow boots and lots of warm, snow-friendly layers. Here’s what to wear when you have to go out in a snowstorm.

I was sorta hoping we could just skip the whole winter thing, especially after it…

Cozy, comfy, and warm, the fashion gods have blessed us by making basically your fave winter snuggle blanket…

You know layering keeps you warm when just a coat won’t cut it, helps you…

If you’re embracing fall’s boho vibe, skip the jacket and make a poncho your go-to layering piece for beating the seasonal chill. With jeans and a tee or turtleneck, it’s cozy but has a slightly less expected look than a sweater for weekend brunching and erranding. But I love how even in a chunky knit, it can look incredibly chic in that sophisticated wish-I-was-that-kind-of-working-woman way with a pencil skirt or tailored sheath and heels. The best part is, unlike a jacket that can feel confining with too many layers stuffed under or inadequate (or just basic) without, it’s room leaving you completely unencumbered and yet it’s genius at disguising whatever’s underneath — a ratty tee worn sans bra on a coffee run, a bump you’d like to keep away from prying eyes, or a bulge you’d rather not see. 

I’m sure you will feel sorry for my husband after reading this post, but I…

The preppy school girl staple looks all grown up.  Don’t downplay the school uniform vibe…

I’m getting sick of my leather moto jacket. There I said it. I mean I wear…

I love me a cozy cardigan, but sometimes I feel like they make me look…

The one nice thing about having fashion week in “spring” when it’s still technically winter?…

Last year, it was all about the robe coat, and this year, its younger cousin, the…

In wool, cashmere, and comfy knits, the must-have layering piece couldn’t be cozier. Proportions are key. A…

The warm-weather layering staple I, like many preppy school kids of the ’80s/’90s, was forced to wear under…

You know it’s finally, actually, really spring when layering doesn’t mean jackets, coats, and scarves but…

It’s the classic fall accessory, but it can still look totally fresh.

When it’s freeeeezzzing out, you just want to bundle up in a big ol’ sweater.…

Stretch the life of basically any dress in your closet by layering a sweater on top.…