Learning to Layer: 5 Easy Steps.

Whenever someone asks me what my best style advice for Fall casual wear is, I immediately shout out "LAYERS!!".  
Layers, ladies.  That's where it's at.  Because sometimes you need a warm embrace in the middle of the day.  And no one is better at giving you that hug than a layered button-up/sweater combo.  

And here, I will impart upon you all of my layering knowledge.  


5 Steps to Layering:

1.  Wear fitted button-ups.  If the button-up is not fitted, it will bunch up and look sloppy.

2.  Wear button-ups that have interesting patterns or colors.  It will enhance the look of the outfit and look more fun while "peeking out".

3.  Wear fitted sweaters for the top layer of your layering.  Many people think that the bigger the sweater, the better.  Not true. The top layer almost always stretches out over the bottom button-up.  If you buy a too-big sweater, it will look messy and slouchy in 10 minutes' time.

4.  Layer some bling over your killer button-up/sweater combo!  Statement necklaces, bracelets, and watches can add some serious punch to a basic layered outfit.  Most layered combos look even better with a "completer" piece.

5.  And as always, have fun with putting together different layered looks!  Try different proportions, textures, and colors.  Find out what you like and what you don't like.  If you hate what you're wearing that day, it's not the end of the world.  You will take it off when you get home and try something else the next day!

Now that you know all that I know, go forth and layer!  

Pink plaid button-up (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Fox sweater (Exact here)//
White skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Black riding boots (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Pave link necklace & bracelet set C/O ILYCouture (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)

Pink plaid button-up (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Fox sweater (Exact here)//
White skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Black riding boots (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Pave link necklace & bracelet set C/O ILYCouture (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)

Chambray shirt (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here, here)//
Polka dot sweater (Exact old, via Old Navy; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Burgundy ankle pants (Exact are Cynthia Rowley via TJMaxx; Similar here, here, here)//
Pointy toe black pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)// 
Necklace via Accessory Mercado (Similar here)

Chambray shirt (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here, here)//
Polka dot sweater (Exact old, via Old Navy; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Burgundy ankle pants (Exact are Cynthia Rowley via TJMaxx; Similar here, here, here)//
Pointy toe black pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)// 
Necklace via Accessory Mercado (Similar here)

Chambray shirt (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here, here)//
Dark-wash skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)// 
Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Leopard-print scarf (Exact gifted; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Red blazer (Exact old, via Kohl's; Similar here, here, here)//
Bezel Teardrop Gemstone Earrings c/o Regina Pierallini (Exact here)//
"Be Present" bracelet c/o Ali Oesch Jewelry (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)

Chambray shirt (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here, here)//
Dark-wash skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)// 
Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Leopard-print scarf (Exact gifted; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Red blazer (Exact old, via Kohl's; Similar here, here, here)//
Bezel Teardrop Gemstone Earrings c/o Regina Pierallini (Exact here)//
"Be Present" bracelet c/o Ali Oesch Jewelry (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)