The art of layering: 7 ways to elevate your style

12 August 2022
By Fashion Quarterly

Reinvent your winter wardrobe, one layer at a time.

Fabienne from N Management wears the Taylor 'Extended Elation' puffer jacket and vest, Claudia Li 'Christmas Vest', Moochi 'Adapt' shirt and 'Frame Bias' trousers, and Mi Piaci 'Maisy' boots. Photography: Benn Jae. Styling: Sammy Salsa.

As we reach for the same coat on autopilot morning after morning, new and enticing spring-summer collections have us lusting for brighter days and desiring a change in attire. 

For those in a winter dressing rut, look no further than bundles of layers to add excitement and intrigue to your everyday wear. Pair mesh with a woollen vest or silky slip for extra va-va-voom, throw on a luscious blanket scarf for an injection of texture, or invest in a long-line puffer for statement-making drama. 

Scroll on for seven ways to embellish your winter wardrobe and master the art of layering. 

1. Marvellous mesh

Moochi spot mesh skin top, $179.99.

Bowery mesh top, $169, from Superette. 

2. Security blanket

    Witchery check reversible wrap, $179.90

Acne Studios tartan large blanket scarf, $798, from Workshop.

3. Quilt cute

Frankie Shop Quilted padded ripstop jacket, $404, from Net-A-Porter. 

Ganni balloon sleeve quilted jacket, $649, from Seletti Concept Store. 

4. Best vests

Maggie Marilyn ‘The Beyond’ puffer vest, $425.

The North Face 1996 ‘Retro Nuptse’ vest, $400.  

5. Stand-out shearling

R.M. Williams ‘Falls’ coat, $2,099.

Levi’s retro collar sherpa jacket, $278. 

6. Haute hosiery

Gucci ‘GG’ pattern tights, $717.

Gorman sparkle rib tights, $49.

7. Long lines

 Aje longline hooded puffer jacket, $455. 

Rains extra long puffer coat, $1,099, from 47 Frocks.

Share:

Sign up & Join
FQ Insider

Unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and special offers by becoming an FQ Insider.

Fashion Quarterly Winter 2023 Cover
Fashion Quarterly Winter 2023 Cover

Sign up & Join
FQ Insider

Unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and special offers by becoming an FQ Insider.

Sign up to the Fashion Quarterly newsletter.

*Ts&Cs apply.
Find out more at fq.co.nz/fq-newsletter