You may not think of layering in the summertime, but it is one of the best seasons for it! Not to mention fashionable, layering is a great way to prepare for rainfall and chilly weather during the summer, and it can make your outfit look effortlessly stylish. Here are our top tips for mastering the art of layering during the summer months.
Sheer over opaque
If you are wearing a base layer such as a summer dress, or a T-shirt, it will likely be opaque in the fabric. During the summer, the first rule of layering correctly is to make sure you are breathable. Don’t put opaque over opaque because you will be claustrophobic and hot within minutes. Find a lacy cardigan, a chiffon kimono or even a mesh layer to add over the top for a stylish addition to your outfit without being too hot.
Loose Layers
Once you have your first and second layer taken care of, a jacket is the next thing to always have with you! Avoid things such as leather jackets because they will be too heavy and warm, but cute denim jackets are ideal because they can be oversized and baggy, allowing the air to flow freely through your layers.
Go sleeveless
During the summer, one of the wonderful trends which you can make the most of is a sleeveless blazer or a sleeveless jacket. By layering a long and flowy kimono which is also sleeveless, will make your shoulders look slimmer and therefore give off a more feminine and fresh look. If you want to look stunning and stylish this is the perfect way to do it!
Cheat layers
If you really don’t want to wear layers for your outfit during a hot day, you can still give off the ideal layering by wearing a colour blocking dress or even something with a flamboyant pattern. Patterns such as geometric and stripes are particularly great for this and will be simple to get hold of during the summer months. It means that you can stay comfortable all day long and still give off an effortless sense of style.
Find layered pieces
During the summer months, stores will likely come out with tops and dress which are already comprised of multiple layers. They might have a vest style underneath with a flowing tee over the top, so it means that you can layer in a lazy way and just wear this one item. It makes the idea of layering much simpler because you no longer have to do the work and decide what you want to wear.
The sporty look
For an effortless way to look chic and stylish in your everyday life, you can wear sporty clothes and this will often do the layering for you. There are plenty of sports bras out there which can be paired with a loose sheer t-shirt over the top and then styles well with a bomber jacket. You can look like a stylish boss without making too much effort, and you will be ready to head to your workout without having to change a thing! What could be better?