The winter months call for an added dose of creativity when it comes to looking fashionable and staying warm. The layered look is a trend that has become increasingly popular and allows one to look great without sacrificing comfort. This look is a stylish choice for men and women of every size. Wearing layers makes one look polished and pulled-together.
Providing the winter perfect look, the ‘Layers’ are elegant and helps to fight the chilly weather in a stylish way. Layers with structured pieces are the way to go this winter. Structured layer with simple clothes & clean lines are flattering to the full figure. Any item with details that create shapes is the most recommended fashion buy this season. For example, wear garments with empire or clinched waists; try well placed darts or ruching (zig zag pattern). Typically, the more seaming a garment has, the better it'll look on a super curvy body.
Layered look can also be faked, it's not always necessary to wear multiple garments; there are plenty of items in the market to help achieve the perfect layer look. Some suggestions to get the look: Wear a cami bra under tops with deep v-necklines or choose shirts & sweaters with built-in collars and cuffs which will give the illusion of layers.
Shrugs, scarves, camis & other layering pieces like knee length boots, woolen caps, gloves etc. are great add-ons to the wardrobe. For girls pairing a sexy short dress with leggings or tights and a vibrant shrug or bolero could do wonders. Waist coats teamed with a bold hue top and scarves also makes to an interesting combination for layers. Shrugs are the most commonly used piece to create the layered effect. It comes in all shapes, colors and textures
Stiff or medium weight fabrics works best for layers, anything too light and flimsy won't hold much shape. For instance: This can work if it's a base garment and wear something with more shape over it. Otherwise, one can run the risk of looking bigger.
Layering with bulky materials is an absolute ‘NO’ as hefty fabric adds unnecessary fullness. For instance: Plus size women should try a boxy jacket to counterbalance a full bust or a wide midsection. Or bring attention to the shoulders to take the focus away from fuller hips. To make the layered look work, you must keep an eye on the overall silhouette.
Full-figured women just have to make sure their outfits don't add extra padding to their frames and stick to dark colors as they have a slimming effect while lighter colors give the appearance of fullness.
The layer look fits well for casual as well as the formal look. Depicting the mood of the season, a host of apparel brands like Wills Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Bossini, Max, Spash and many more reflect the layered look explicitly in their AW 09 Collection.
Lifestyle: This season, set out on a journey of rediscovery as Lifestyle launches its 2009 winter wear collection which promises to have fun and youthful elements like Edgy fashion, chic designs, bold hues and more. For the winters the focus is on Layers as it increases one’s style quotient while also providing comfort. The colours used are vibrant and kaleidoscopic range of colours, the Winter collection has a feel of fun and frolic to it. Winter accessories such as sweaters, woolen caps, mufflers, gloves etc form an integral part of the winter wear collection by Lifestyle.
Splash: The Splash Winter wear collection is a shot of power and energy that has the potential to jolt its customers out of recession fatigue with the most fashion forward line ever. The range inspired by a futuristic theme is designed as per the latest trends on the international ramp and offers current rages like tulip shaped pencil skirts, shrugs, work-wear denims starting at Rs. 500.
Women can dress this winter by sporting the `80s Power Dressing` trend this fall. As the structured and tailored look returns, it brings along a futuristic twist to season chic. Exaggerated sleeves, powered shoulders and body con dresses in streamlined silhouettes bring out the theatrical impact of 80’s fashion. You can lend expression to the power woman in you with leather jackets, burnished metallics, mesh and furs accentuated in antique gold, berry tones and blacks.
Max Retail brings you a wide range of smart and affordable Winterwear comprising of smart, chic yet elegant cardigans and pull-overs in acro wools, mohair and angora blends for women. Hues like royal purple, magenta, pine to burnt orange and burgudy make this is a very colourful and vibrant range.
The winter collection comes in varied styles like jackets in wool blends, kimono sweaters, wrap around shawls, long sweater dresses which are so international in there styling and yet so affordable! Argyle patterns,cables and jacquards are also on the offing. Starting from Rs. 469/- the Winter wear collection from Max is a definate must have!