Winter Layers

Winter fashion is always a reflection of the weather and the many layers we need to help us handle the chilly temperatures and endure the cranked up force air heating indoors.    If you are plus sized these layers can add bulk and before you know it you are looking like the kid in “the Christmas Story”.  Here are a few tips to help you as you build your winter looks.

Avoid chunky knits and invest in a versatile winter layering piece

To create layers and keep out the chill try using light weight tight weaver knits.  Stay away from the chunky sweaters they just add bulk.  Invest in cashmere or blend draping open front cardigan.   It is a light thin knit but offers tons of warmth.  Wear it open or belted over just about anything to give you that layers winter look and extra warmth.   Also wearing the flowing open front sweater over a more form fitting top and leggings or jeggings can be a great way to show off your curves while hiding

Use Color to help you balance your layered look

 Since dark colors are slimming, you should wear darker colors in the areas you want to deemphasize. And no, that doesn't mean wear all black or charcoal gray. That's not great either. Look at your body with a loving but critical eye, and use whites and colors to emphasize your best features.

Use a variety of fabrics with varrying textures

Silks and other flowing fabrics are great under a sweater or blazer.  The contract of the winter weight sweaters or wools over a soft feminine flowing fabric not only keeps the bulk down it gives a soft yet warm feeling to your look.  

Balance it all out

 If you  wear  layers on top, keep the bottom half of your outfit long and lean. Try skinny-cut, tapered, or bootcut pants or leggings or tights. To get that lean legg look try matching your shoes or boots to your pants, leggings, or tights.


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