I have been wearing a lot of red lately since it is a color that grounds me. The idea of layering the turtleneck for warmth ended up working wonderfully! If you want to try a similar look, this is the layering rule of thumb:
Every layer to the outside must be visually or actually heavier.
In other words, you won’t be wearing a light chiffon blouse over a thick wool sweater, it would just look ridiculous. But you could wear a silk turtleneck underneath a wool sweater, for example.
Outfit Breakdown
- Red dress - Shabby Apple (also worn here and here)
- Black turtleneck – Gap
- Belt – RW&Co.
- Tights – Kohl’s
- Ankle booties – Naturalizer
What’s your favorite way to layer?
PS: Today’s blog was inspired by Freckles in April, a blog that’s doing a 10 day winter challenge. Today’s challenge was to wear something bright!
I used to have that same Shabby Apple dress! I loved it but it was wrong for my shape. Boo. Looks fab on you though!
Haha, I guess I always knew that rule, but I never thought of it that way! What a cute outfit! The red really pops against your skin tone.
That dress is so pretty and so flattering! You look great.
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Thanks Rebecca! It\’s super comfy too since it\’s the same material that sweat pants are made out of.
Katherine, it\’s definitely a logical layering rule but sometimes it just helps to have it spelled out. Thanks for your lovely compliment!
Bummer that the Shabby Apple dress didn\’t work out for you, Kayla! It definitely needs a little shape and I don\’t know if I\’ve ever worn it without a belt…
You look so chic! Fabulous color on you! http://www.casualglamorous.com