Fall Layering

THE ART OF LAYERING FOR MEN THIS FALL

Let’s say I was able to convince you to layer your outfit this fall. How do you go about this?

 

The art of layering for men this fall
Let’s say I was able to convince you to layer your outfit this fall. How do you go about this?
# When it comes to visible layers, your undershirt sometimes can be flimsy and shoddy, but never an issue as long as it is discreet. Go for a simple sleeveless cotton shirt, extremely comfy and practical under-layer. If the under-shirt is seemingly tacky, then this isn’t for you.
# Do you have your untucked shirt tails jutting out of your sweater? It isn’t a great look at all. You shouldn’t try this out unless you desperately want to. In other words, never go for a blazer or sports jacket that is visibly longer than the coat on top of it during chiller months.

Pink shirt
# The bright colors conundrum: If you’re provided with a palette of colors to choose from, ensure you select ones that share similarities between a couple of them, and this also implies that only one or two should be vividly bright shades. Wearing a hot pink shirt with green trousers and accessorizing the combo with a lemon yellow scarf is an over-the-top attempt at layering! Allow a couple of things to do the talking, and mute the rest of the outfit. The color difference offers a lot of “pop” on its own without any brightness taking everything forward.
# Alter the degree of pattern brightness from the lightest to strongest. That is to mean in a steady manner. If your topcoat is a classic herringbone tweed with an abundance of mottled color (heavy pattern), go for a muted sports jacket and a shirt of solid color so that the pattern loses its way systematically towards your core. You can also alternate with a plaid shirt; then, put on a jacket or sweater having a slightly visible texture with a solid, soft overcoat on top of it. Whatever be your choice, the transition is subtle and graduated rather than an off the cuff, unsettling back-and-forth.

# There is a practical function of every layer. Inner layers should be light and breathable against the skin, and draw moisture away from it. Coming to shirt layers, they should offer a decent visual anchor functioning as a contrasting layer above others, and be soft and breathable. Middle layers are generally jacket layers, but could also allow a cardigan or vest as a replacement. Outer layers or coat layers are meant for outdoors, and they include wool overcoats, trench coats, peacoats and almost any blazer coat. Shell layers are thin, protective outfits for inclement weather—and anything from Gore-Tex jacket to a waxed cotton field jacket can be choices. I think I’ve got you literally covered—an undershirt, a base shirt, a sweater or jacket, a topcoat, and if required a shell, you’re ready to go.

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