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Best Fall Layering Tricks

Layering in fall and winter can get a little boring—sometimes it feels like there’s only tights and sweaters for months and months. Luckily, we’ve come up with 7 of the best fall layering tricks to help you still have fun with your clothes no matter how cold it gets outside.
By Lindsay Peoples · Updated October 27, 2020
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Bomber Jacket

A Bomber Jacket is an easy way to layer when it’s cold out but you don’t want to pull out that bulky winter coat. 

MA-1 W Flight Jacket, $135, alphaindustries.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
02
Bomber Jacket

Faux Fur Collar MA1 Bomber Jacket, $125, topshop.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
03
Fun Turtleneck

Instead of going for plain turtlenecks, try thin thermal ones with high collars to give your summer dresses and shirts new life in the winter.

Wool Turtleneck Collar, $25, hm.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
04
Fun Turtleneck

POLO NECK SWEATER, $30, zara.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
05
Long Sleeveless Vest

Sleeveless vests are fun way to change things up because you can wear virtually anything underneath and you instantly look more polished.

C/MEO narrow lapel long gilet, $170, farfetch.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
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Long Sleeveless Vest

Matty M Faux Fur Vest, $88, nordstrom.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
07
Big, Transitional Scarf

Scarves aren’t just for outside anymore—a lot of times it can cold at your office, or at home you want something to just drape over you. So try out a big blanket scarf that you can wear multiple ways.

Brushed Plaid Blanket Scarf, $30, urbanoutfitters.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
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Big, Transitional Scarf

Chevron Stripe Blanket Scarf, $70, anntaylor.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
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Sweater Dress

You can wear them by themselves, layer a turtleneck under or over, or a jacket over—the options are endless and you’ll be warm. 

Solace Sweater Dress, $198, freepeople.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
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Sweater Dress

Cable-knit side-zip sweater dress, $70, gap.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
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Leather Leggings

They make your outfit look edgier when you feel like it’s too plain, and can be worn under a dress or chunky oversize sweater.

Spanx Ready-to-Wow™ Faux-Leather Leggings, neimanmarcus.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks
12
Leather Leggings

MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS Zip Legging, $84, farfetch.com

Best Fall Layering Tricks