Beach and poolside days are over and layering season is almost here! Fall is surely a favorite of many fashion girls out there because it gives them so many exciting ways to dress up and mix and match their outfits.

During this season, layering is one of the best ways to make your basic pieces look more fashionable while still easily adapting to the unpredictable weather. This also gives you the chance to still use your wardrobe pieces from summer and spring and layer them for some extra warmth.

To give you more ideas about fall fashion, here are our top tips for looking stylish when you’ve decided to do some layering.

Choose Form-fitting Base Layers

For when it’s not that cold yet, women usually have their undergarments and bra on as the inner layer of their outfit. Minding your undergarments and making sure you are wearing bras that best fit your shape and figure is a must. Think of the base layer as the foundation of your whole look.

Your base layer generally depends on what style you’re aiming for. This could be ranging from sleeveless or long-sleeved, tank tops, collared or collarless button-ups, crop tops, and even dresses or jumpsuits.

The most important thing to consider is that it hugs your skin and is not too bulky.

Coordinate your Outfit Pieces

If you want to keep your look smart, classic, or seem like you’ve actually thought your outfit through, make sure to coordinate your outfit colors and not go overboard with patterns and prints. You must balance the light and dark tones to make the overall outfit look more fashion-forward.

Going a monochromatic color is possible but make sure that the layers have different tones or else, you might end up looking too boring or safe. Adding a bit of color in your pieces would definitely help dress it up.

Besides the color, work on balancing the weight of your layers as well. The base layer should be lightweight and form-fitting but the outer layers such as coats, jackets, and cardigans could be bulky and at least one size larger than your original size. For example, if you’re wearing skinny jeans that fit your skin, you can choose to wear a big puffer jacket as your outer top layer.

Accessorize to Add Finishing Touches

There are many ways to mix and match different fall-winter accessories on your layered outfit for you to look more stylish.

On colder days, you can opt for a scarf and a beanie to add to your look and, at the same time, keep you extra warm. Some women who are more on the trendy side also like conductor or bucket hats to add more street style vibe to their outfits.

A scarf also goes a long way especially because you can style in so many different ways to look more apt and chic on your overall outfit.

As for your shoewear, the most usual go-to piece for every woman is their boots. However, it’s now safe to say that you can still wear your sneakers, pair them with your layered outfit and still look absolutely stylish.

For those of you saying you can’t wear your open-toe heels because of the cold weather, you can also pair them with white socks to make your look more trendy.

Conclusion

Overall, there are many ways to look more stylish when you’re covered in layers during the fall season. The most important thing to understand is to keep the balance among all the aspects and layers of your overall outfit so that you will seem like you’ve really given time and thought on your look.

Allena Rissa is the editor of TheBetterFit.com, a lifestyle and fashion blog that focuses on sharing tips and advice to help women look and feel their best.