6 Tips To Look Fashionable Wearing Layered Clothes Without Looking Fat

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YOGYAKARTA - When the cold weather hits, the desire to wear layered clothes to stay warm is very natural. But how to keep you comfortable and still fashionable without looking like a balloon running? Here are some of the right tricks you can apply.

The base layer, or base layer, is crucial for sleek effects. Choose an elastic long-sleeved bodysuit or t-shirt and absorb like the one made of capital, elastane, or spandex. This right cut of clothing will follow your body contour, without creating a fold that makes you look more filled.

If you like to wear a dress in winter, combine it with a soft long cardigan. Cardigan can be in line with the color of the dress or contrast to a more attractive impression. To add shape, you can add a thin belt on your waist even above the cardigan to make the silhouette more assertive.

Imagine you're making a clothing sandwich. That is, the heaviest layer is placed above, the middle part is light to medium, and the thin layer is the basis. For example, use a t-shirt as a basis, then a thin turtleneck, and finally a light vest sweater. This combination remains warm without making the arms or body too big.

Cold temperatures easily creep through areas such as necks, wrists, and hips. For that, choose a tall collared top such as turbonecks or mock necks, and a midi skirt or trousers that covers the wrist. Use shoes like a boots with a high ceiling to keep your legs warm and your silhouette looks together.

Tights or thick socks can be a very efficient heating companion. You can use a blurry pantyhose under loose pants or a medium skirt, or add a high socks so that the foot area is better protected from the cold air without adding excess volume.

So that layering doesn't look random or burden the eye, choose one or two main colors for your entire layer. Quoting AARP, Wednesday, November 19, a combination of monochrome colors, such as light to dark chocolate, or black to gray, creates a slimmer and neater silhouette illusion.

This trick works because you build warm from the inside. Namely wearing a base layer and keeping the look slim and visually integrated. By thinking about colors, material weights, and pieces, you can avoid the heavy stacks of clothes'' effect. These tips help you to look warm, comfortable, and stay stylish without having to thicken your body visually.