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Street Style: Layered Lovely

Simple ways to pile on pieces in your closet—from belted cardigans to your boyfriend's fedora—that will transform your winter look.
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 27, 2020
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Layered With Love

It’s all in the details. A skinny, pop-colored scarf and a bit of print, like Danni adds great dimension to a look.

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Classic Black

Take cues from Kode’s Parisian-chic look, and play up textures when piling on black.

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Bundled Beauty

 Lea shows us that prints and bold colors clearly play well together.

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Pretty Prints

Re-work your favorite spring dress, like Alexsandra, layered with neutral winter accessories like tights and boots.

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Rustic Rules

Beatrice shows us how gauzy, light-weight pieces work for winter when piled in abundance.

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Country City Girl

Opt for pieces with personality. Cowboy boots juxtaposed with a bowler hat lend a cool twist to Izzi’s look.

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Loaded Leather

There’s nothing cooler (or warmer!) than piling on leather pieces like Yaa.

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Brighter Days

Jamila makes a bold move by colorblocking with individual pieces from top to bottom.

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Short Cut

Don’t put away your leather jacket just yet, sport it as a blazer beneath your coat.

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Sporty Mix

Make casual Friday’s even cooler like Yarminiah, layering gym pieces and cute accessories.

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Devoted Denim

Jay proves denim is fit for any weather. Top it with black in winter for a warmer feel.

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Pattern Behavior

Yvonne goes out on a limb to mix unlikely patterns, pulling it all together with a neutral cozy sweater and skinny belt.

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Fab Fur

A fur collar, over a coat or sweater makes Sylvia’s look even better.

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Cozy & Cool

Lighten up your look in white jeans and a button-up. Cozy up the look with a cardigan like Monroe’s.

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Native Style

The versatility of a coatigan makes it work beneath a cape or over-sized coat, or simply on it’s own.

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Biker Chic

Toughen up any look in a light-weight moto jacket worn in lieu of a blazer beneath your coat. It worked for LaYese!

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Knit Wit

Pile on the prints like Leim, especially when it comes to knits.

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