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12th March 2014
08:07pm GMT

Start with a basic layer. In the case of freezing weather, your mother was right, thermals are the way forward. A form fitting basic vest top will become your new best friend. This is a great start for any layering newbie.
Once you have this down add another top of your choice. Loose shirts and fine knit jumpers are perfect.
Next, a coat or jacket. Depending on how cold it is outside you may even look to a neat jacket, such as a leather one and add a gilet over it.
The result is stylish and because the inside jacket is form fitting you’re not adding bulk and loosing shape.
Then there is the dreaded rain. Often clammy and uncomfortable, this is the kind of weather that makes staying stylish difficult.
This need not be the case if you invest in a jacket/coat with a hood.
There are some great options available from high street stores now that have a removable inner fleeced layer which can double as a rain jacket and for the chillier days a cosy coat.
Accessories are key to keeping stylish when layering. Pick up a few scarves to mix and match with your wardrobe. They’re cosy, functional and add style to basic t-shirt and jean combos.
Keep a small umbrella in your handbag for the sneaky showers.
When all hope is lost, look to blogs or Pinterest for inspiration of how to style the pieces in your wardrobe into a styled and layered up look.
Experimenting is key here, some items look great on their own, but not with something over or underneath it. It takes time, but be patient and you'll soon be a layering pro.
There is a limit to layering however, look to Joey to see if you've gone too far!

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