Firstly, my apologies for the delay in video episode 3. I’m still in China meeting with our manufacturers and video sharing here (where youtube, vimeo and numerous other American content-sharing sites are blocked) has made the editing process difficult. If all goes well, it should be up in the next couple days.
Anyway, it’s officially layering season. Finally time to put away those heavy parkas – but not quite time to introduce the lightweight fabrics or brighter colors of full-on Spring.
I try to transition my wardrobe gradually over time – although the sporadic weather can make this difficult at times. This time of year, it’s especially important to check the day’s weather forecast before getting dressed.
More than likely, you’ll want to have a few layers that you can add or remove should the weather (or your itinerary) throw you a curveball throughout the day. The trick is to keep the items trim and interchangeable.
Here, five ways to pile on the layers without looking all bulked-up like the Michelan man.
1. Big Vest, Little Vest

The key here, as with all of these looks, is that I could easily remove any of these layers and still have well put-together outfit. The pieces aren’t dependent on one another, they simply compliment one another. For example, if it gets warm I can drop the down vest, or the tweed jacket, or both. Or if I need something more conservative for whatever reason, I can loose both vests and have a more traditional “business casual” outfit.
Bonus Tip: Sneak a tie bar under your sweater. 1) Nobody will know, 2) It will keep the tie hanging straight down from the neck, and 3) if you decide to remove the sweater vest you’ll still have a stylish accessory touch.
Bonus Tip II: Make sure to pull the armhole of the vest all the way over the shoulder seam of the jacket, this will “lock” it in place and allow them to sit more naturally together.

2. Sporty & Dandy

Bonus Tip: Don’t have a good rugby? Try a long-sleeve polo shirt instead, it gives you the same effect but is much easier to find in solid colors and simple patterns.
Bonus Tip II: It’s a sporty look, so why not leave cuffs unbuttoned. If your rugby/polo doesn’t have cuffs, you can pull the sleeves up a little and expose the shirt’s cuffs.

3. Double Up

I could easily remove either jacket (or both) and still have a smart casual look.
Bonus Tip: To make a neckerchief look more manly and less dandy, unbutton only the top shirt button and push the bandana down so it just peeks out subtly.
Fun Fact: These red denim gloves were the product of my first ever sewing lesson with my mother a few years back. She was my first inspiration to want to be a clothing designer. See her awesome style featured here.

4. Big Vest, Little Vest – Part 2

Bonus Tip: As I’ve mentioned several times before, the trick to wearing checks together is to vary their sizes, as shown here with the gingham shirt and windowpane jacket.
Bonus Tip II: Popping the jacket collar adds a touch of casual, sporty nonchalance (which coincides with the overall vibe of this look).
Bonus Tip III: Burgundy + brown + deep green. Hell yea.

5. The Whole Crew

Bonus Tip: The easiest way to pile on layers is to go from lightest on the inside to heaviest on the outside. Most of these looks, with the exception of #4, follow this guideline.
Bonus Tip II: Not all leather lace-up shoes are “dressy”. There are some awesome soft-sole lace-ups on the market for the perfect balance between dress and casual.
Bonus Tip III: Whenever you’re wearing a layer over a tailored jacket, keep the jacket buttoned. This allows the layers to flow better together and keep their positioning as you move about.

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