Sometimes layered outfits can be tricky. Which layer do you choose and then how do you accessorize based on that layer? Here’s a quick guide with a few outerwear options.
Trying to figure out layered outfits? They can be tricky, but here’s a quick guide with a few layered outfit ideas with various outerwear.
I’ll show you the same outfit with a few different layers, and how I’d switch the accessories to work best with the layer.
I hope this is helpful and shows you how versatile an outfit can be with just a few changes.
Layered outfit ideas with different outerwear
Make it classy
If you want to dress up a jeans and sweater outfit, a dress coat (coats that are tailored at the waist and flare out) and heeled ankle boots are great options for the colder weather. I chose a semi dressy bag that’s not too casual but not too fancy.
This would be a great outfit for work (swap for pants if you can’t wear jeans)!
ARITZIA TAN COAT (wearing XS) | SIMILAR STRIPED TEE (a favorite navy and white option HERE) | EVERLANE WASHED BLACK JEAN (wearing my true size 26) | SIMILAR TAN ANKLE BOOTS | MADEWELL HANDBAG (green sold out) | SIMILAR TRIPLE HOOP EARRINGS
Cold weather friendly
If you’re heading somewhere cold, or just need a good everyday outfit for cold weather where you live, add a warm puffy coat, lace up boots, and a hat to keep your head warm.
See how this coat and these accessories make this outfit way more dressed down?
AMAZON PUFFER COAT | SIMILAR GREEN BEANIE | SIMILAR STRIPED TEE (a favorite navy and white option HERE) | EVERLANE WASHED BLACK JEAN (wearing my true size 26) | SHEARLING BOOT
Make it casual
Want to make your outfit more casual? Try dressing it down with a denim jacket. Denim is inherently casual, and this denim jacket works so well against the black jeans. I chose a shearling denim jacket for colder weather, but you could do a regular denim jacket if that’s better for your weather.
To keep the casual feel going, I chose a pair of high top sneakers (warmer than low top sneakers, but you couldn’t do those too!), and a casual mini leather bag.
This is a great everyday outfit for errands or lunch with friends, or weekend activities!
LEVI’S SHEARLING DENIM JACKET | SIMILAR STRIPED TEE (a favorite navy and white option HERE) | EVERLANE WASHED BLACK JEAN | BLACK HIGH TOP SNEAKERS | MADEWELL MINI CROSSBODY BAG | SIMILAR TRIPLE HOOP EARRING
Ready for rain
How about a classic, casual feel? A trench coat is a great classic layer, and with a pair of flat ankle boots and a baseball hat, you have a chic rainy day outfit.
I’d wear this outfit to run errands, on weekends, or for everyday when it’s drizzly!
SIMILAR TRENCH COAT | SIMILAR STRIPED TEE (a favorite navy and white option HERE) | EVERLANE WASHED BLACK JEAN (wearing my normal size 26) | MADEWELL BASEBALL HAT | SIMILAR BLACK CHELSEA BOOTS | GUCCI BLACK CROSSBODY BAG (budget friendly option HERE) | SIMILAR TRIPLE HOOP EARRING
Easy warm winter layers
Adding a vest to an outfit is a great option for a casual layer, and totally switches the outfit up. To keep the casual vibe going, I chose some basic sneakers and a casual crossbody bag. This would also look very cute with a baseball hat!
This is a good weekend or everyday casual kind of outfit.
SIMILAR TAN PUFFER VEST | SIMILAR STRIPED TEE (a favorite navy and white option HERE) | EVERLANE WASHED BLACK JEAN | SIMILAR GUM SOLED SNEAKER | GUCCI BLACK CROSSBODY BAG (budget friendly option HERE) | SIMILAR TRIPLE HOOP EARRING
Try an Elevated Look
Sometimes it’s easy to forget that a tee and jeans can be elevated, but it can! I added a chic black blazer and some heeled ankle boots, and this is perfect for a more casual office outfit (if you can wear jeans), or a winter date night outfit.
NORDSTROM RELAXED FIT BLAZER | SIMILAR STRIPED TEE (a favorite navy and white option HERE) | EVERLANE WASHED BLACK JEAN | SIMILAR CHOCOLATE BROWN ANKLE BOOTS | SEZANE HANDBAG (budget friendly option HERE) | SIMILAR TRIPLE HOOP EARRINGS
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