The Art of Layering

It feels like ages since I last purposely wore a monochrome outfit. It would appear I have un-intentionally embraced the world of colour and that’s no bad thing. Still, it felt kind of good to get back in to my old faithful mode of black and white dressing- somehow this slip dress has missed out on being packed away with the rest of my Summer clothes so rather than languishing unloved in my wardrobe I thought I’d make it earn it’s keep.

Dress: Archive by Alexa at M&S (first collection) | Jumper: TTYA x Long Tall Sally | Boots: Office

Some people appear to be born with an inbuilt ability to put together the perfect layered outfit and make it look effortless. I am not one of them. As much as I love the look of slip dresses worn over high neck knits on other people on me I just felt a bit…awkward and bulky. Probably I need to pick up a couple of lighter weight roll necks, this could be the problem but it’s not just this layered outfit that I feel ungainly in, I just appear to lack that innate ability to bundle myself up against the cold and still look chic. Perhaps I’ll stick to my current uniform of oversized dresses and chunky boots as you can’t go too far wrong with that, I’m sure there must be a secret to the art of layering though (although you’d think by the age of almost 30 I’d have it worked out!)

I can’t believe we’re almost done with January, it’s going to be another one of those years that just speeds by isn’t it? I reckon we all deserve a pat on the back for getting through the month- it’ll be Spring before we know it!

Does anyone else feel my layering pain? If you had any tips and pointers I’d be very grateful for them…

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4 comments for “The Art of Layering

  1. I love checking out Pinterest for layering ideas, or WhoWhatWear. I think you’ve nailed it though! x

    Sick Chick Chic

  2. I think you did well with the layering here and I love the contrast between the black and white. I need to get better at layering outfits, but recently here it’s been way too hot.

  3. You absolute stunner! Loving the magic of monochrome on you gorgeous lady, IMO you’ve mastered the art of layering oh so dreamily with this beautiful slip dress. Sheer perfection! <3

    Sophie | soinspo xo

  4. Nowadays my layering is all to do with a cute shirt under a jumper and then a skirt with cosy leggings and boots and socks. Or, I’ll wear a sweater under a dress but I definitely think, if the dress is light-coloured, then the jumper or blouse is better light or a light top under a dark dress, perhaps it is the colour imbalance that is dissatisfying you!?