Your Guide to Winter Layering (Minus the Bulk!)

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Material Matters

This is probably a no-brainer, but think about what fabrics you're wearing during cold months. If you're into plaid shirts, flannel is the way to go during the winter. Cashmere and wool (Merino is the softest kind of wool, by the way) sweaters are preferable to cotton ones, and a fleece-lined sweatshirt is both cozy and on-trend. Throw any of these tops over a summer dress or pair with a miniskirt... more 

Photo by: courtesy of the brand

Material Matters

This is probably a no-brainer, but think about what fabrics you're wearing during cold months. If you're into plaid shirts, flannel is the way to go during the winter. Cashmere and wool (Merino is the softest kind of wool, by the way) sweaters are preferable to cotton ones, and a fleece-lined sweatshirt is both cozy and on-trend. Throw any of these tops over a summer dress or pair with a miniskirt (and tights!), and you'll be comfy, as well as closet-savvy.

Boutique Cashmere check sweater, $130. Topshop.com. less