Layering 101

The more you wear your clothes, the less the cost per wear -- see our Cost Per Wear blog post. This means you're getting more value out of your clothes. One way to do this is layering! I layer all year long, but especially during transitional months and during the coldest parts of winter. Layering allows you to wear short sleeves, lighter-weight pants, and even tank tops on the coldest of days.

Here are a few tips based on my experience:

1. Wear leggings or long underwear under pants/skirts. 
2. Wear leg warmers or tall wool socks under your pants, especially if they are cropped.
3. Find a base layer top that feels good to you. Some people like silk, bamboo, or merino wool. You can add anything on top. 
4. Cardigans, jackets, and button-down shirts create the perfect outer layer. 
5. Try wearing a t-shirt over a button-down collared shirt. Like this. Of course I have a base layer underneath as well. 
6. Scarves keep your neck warm and can be taken off if you get too warm. Here's one of my faves. 

What are your favorite layering tips and tricks?