You want to stay cozy, warm, and fashionable this autumn, but it can be easy to fall into the trap of throwing on a bunch of layers to brace for the cooling weather. There’s an art to layering your clothes, finding a balance between bulk, texture and color, and temperature regulation — and the fashionable way to do this changes every year. To see what’s trending this season, we asked a few Pittsburgh fashionistas for their 2023 fall layering tips and tricks.
Lisa Slesinger, Women’s Buyer and GMM, Larrimor’s
Whether it’s whisper-light layers to play with texture or colors, mixing it up [for women this season] is soft, easy, and relaxed. Our favorite light layers include cashmere or cotton, soft knit sweaters with fine gauge underpinnings, or your classic white tee.
Kick it up a notch with Circolo’s tailored but unlined, Italian-made Knit jackets or a Kinross Cashmere or Cotton Sweater Jacket. These pieces will add instant cred or casual polish and work seven days a week.
Our favorite outerwear, Herno, is delightfully lightweight, and sure to be your favorite running around. I just toss it on, a chic item for warmth and style. Buyer’s Tip: I always fly with my Herno superlight, as I can pack it in my bag, use it as a pillow — then just shake it out and I am good to go.
Dominika Bronner, Fashion Stylist & Makeup Artist
When it comes to fall/winter layering, we are seeing a lot of bomber jackets over oversized button-up shirts. To make the look even more layered, mix in a vest or a beautiful sweater. All this gives us a little bit of youthful college vibes. To push that young feeling, a cool pant and a chunky loafer are must haves this year.
We will have bomber jackets and trench coats in different variations, like leather, metallic looks or wool. Layer without looking too bulky is the key. As an example, a fitted turtleneck or a bodysuit combined with an oversized sweater and a trench coat.
Kristi West, Kristi Boutique
We are ALL ABOUT LAYERING this season! We especially love the trend of layering fitted long-sleeve tees and turtlenecks under dresses. This is a creative way to get more longevity out of sleeveless or short-sleeved dresses in your closet. Think outside the box and mix prints and textures for an even more unexpected style. We are especially loving styling some of our favorite KULE brand tees under some of the season’s dresses.
Sarah L. Breon, Menswear Buyer, Larrimor’s
A trend in menswear layering that has been strong and gaining strength is the vest or body warmer. Traditionally, vests were used as stand-alone items to wear in moderate weather. They are now incorporated in much more versatile ways. Quilted lightly or more densely, they have been made a part of longer, more traditional topcoats, sportier outerwear pieces, and as part of sport coats. Many brands have made the vest a removable part of the larger pieces they create, but a well-fitting vest that you find and enjoy separately is a great way to go out this winter and give yourself options in different temps and a well-put-together look.
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