Layering is a way to flex your creativity while making the most of your wardrobe. Mix lighter and thicker materials to stay warm and to achieve an optimal look. Layering also enables you to enjoy your favorite pieces year-round. Explore your style options with these items made to stack up.
1. Statement Plaid
Go for outerwear with flair by choosing this striking plaid coat. Combine with a ribbed top for extra texture and pale pink peeking out of the notched lapel. Accessorize with a crossbody bag that matches the plaid’s chocolate-brown hue. Wear with a shirt and knee-high boots for a fashion-forward ensemble.
Bryce Plaid Coat, $239, Rose Pink Mock Neck Top, $79, Skyler Bag, $55, Bella Jules Boutique
2. Fringe Fan
Get scarf style in an easy-to-wear vest. Made of wool, this plaid vest can be worn as an outer or middle layer. Pair it with a long-sleeve tee, leggings and boots for the ultimate autumn ensemble, or add a peacoat on top and let the fringe peek out.
Tribal Vest, NWT, size M, $42.99 (Retail $108.95), From The Heart Consignment Shop
3. Cashmere Confidence
With its lightweight softness, cashmere will help you layer like a pro and provide a dressy feel, whether you pair it with jeans or dark pants. Coordinate this sweater with a tank underneath or top with a blazer for added warmth. Either way, the vibrant color creates a stunning look.
Preswick & Moore Luxurious 100% Cashmere Sweaters, ticketed: $100, sale: $39.99, Boscov’s
4. Pockets Galore
Maximize your love of patterns and pockets. This button-down shirt comes in 15+ patterns for a multiplicity of eye-catching base layers. Top it off with a cozy vest to display the shirt’s glorious pattern. Side pockets warm your hands and a zippered chest pocket is ideal for securing small items.
Men’s Izod Performance Stretch Plaid Sport shirt, $34.99, Izod Knit Vest, $49, Boscov’s
5. Sheer Foundation
Orchestrate a warm, layered outfit with a graceful silhouette. Layer this sheer, long-sleeved top over your favorite cami and let the raised-dot pattern take center stage. Or go the opposite direction and use it as a base layer to wear with tailored vests, blazers and jackets.
Free People On The Dot Layering Top, $40, Be Mine Boutique
6. Cross the Seasons
Wear your favorite warm-weather dress through the seasons by layering with this plaid flannel shacket. An amalgamation of a shirt and jacket, shackets are warmer than a shirt and can be worn as an outer or in-between layer. Top with a leather crossbody and fedora for a chic ensemble.
Lily Clothing Inc. Flannel Shacket, $44, 42Pops Dress, $17, Chloe & Lex Crossbody, $59, Andrea Bijoux Camel Hat, $38, The Boutique at J. Nolan
7.  Harmonious Collaboration
Show off your team spirit by pairing this short-sleeve Eagles tee with a sage-green shacket. A soft waffle-weave fabric and button front make this jacket-shirt hybrid a versatile choice. Pair with comfy leggings, an oversized clutch and dramatic dangling earrings for a stylish and comfortable look.
Shamaim Eagles Top, $34, Green Waffle Shacket, $40, 42Pops Leggings, $14, 42Pops Clutch, $22, Andrea Bijoux Earrings, $9, The Boutique at J. Nolan
8. Â Go Long
Accentuate warmth by choosing layers with longer lengths. Like a duster cardigan, this vest extends past your knees for dramatic style. Pair it with a dress or your favorite top and jeans for a range of outfits. The soft textured fabric will keep you snug and comfortable everywhere.
Free People Cozy Time Vest, $198, Be Mine Boutique
9. Â Perfect Puffer
Puffer vests are a cold weather classic. Pair this cozy puffer with a turtleneck sweater in a timeless striped pattern. Add a cami underneath for extra warmth and combine with dark-washed denim and your favorite sneakers. Reverse the vest from gray to black to create a different look.
Savage Stripe Sweater, $79, Kansas Reversible Puffer Vest, $125, Bella Jules Boutique
10. Take on Texture
Enhance your outfit by incorporating texture. This jacket features fun fuzzy details in a dynamic pattern of vertical and horizontal lines. Neutral hues make it an ideal match for tops in all colors of the rainbow. Try layering in black or white for a dazzling, all-neutral look.
Dolcezza Jacket, NWT, size L, $58.99 (Retail $124.95), From The Heart Consignment Shop
11. Â Jazzed Up Jacket
Corduroy is a quintessential fall fabric, and this jacket enlivens this softly textured material with a burst of color on the collar, front and bell-shaped cuffs. Wear it with a lightweight turtleneck or button-down in a color that complements the jacket’s colorful pattern — like orange, vermilion or purple.
Damee Jacket, NWT, size S, $71.99 (Retail $154.95), From The Heart Consignment Shop
Sources
Be Mine Boutique | 637 Penn Avenue, West Reading | 610.816.5635 | shopbemine.com
Bella Jules Boutique | 700 Penn Avenue, West Reading | 610.208.0600 | bellajulesboutique.com
Boscov’s | Locations in Exeter, Muhlenberg, Wyomissing | 610.779.2000 | boscovs.com
The Boutique at J. Nolan | 31 W. Main St., Fleetwood | 610.413.5146 | facebook.com/theboutiqueatjnolan
From The Heart Consignment Shop | 4600 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring | Women’s Boutique: 484.509.4441 | fromtheheartconsignment.com
