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First, if you’re looking for a totally sleek look, go tonal. Combine colors that work well together or wear one head-to-toe shade. Mix gray with black or put together varying hues of blue. Tonal dressing creates a leaner-looking silhouette and plays down the fact that you actually have three or four pieces of clothing on at one time. Hint: if you go with a one-color look, like winter white, mix different textures into your outfit to create interest!

Second rule of thumb: pair a lighter weight jacket (like faux leather, canvas or denim) with a sweater and layer a print or plaid shirt underneath. If you want to take it one step warmer, you can also wear a lightweight tee under the shirt. Again, this approach keeps you warm and looking great, but also allows you to de-layer as you move from outside to inside. Hint: don’t be afraid to pair two jackets together like a denim jacket under a leather bomber!

Two styles we love to layer with in the winter are vests or sweaters and scarves. Think of them as the “cheats” of layering that can be topped over almost anything. Scarves can be worn with sweaters, tees or even over your coat. The right scarf lends a pop of color to your outfit and an extra barrier to shield you from the wind and cold. Vests or sleeveless styles also layer over practically any look and bring both warmth and personality to your outfit. Hint: both are a win-win in our book!

That means wear your lightest layer next to your skin and work your way out to your heaviest, bulkiest layer – like a vest. This light-to-heavy strategy makes it easy when you transition from outside to inside and need to shed a garment or two to adjust to the temperature. Hint: make sure each layer works on its own, as well as together, so you’ll always look sensational no matter how much you add or take off!