How to Layer Without Adding Bulk

It’s almost officially fall (only one day away!) and to me, fall means layering.  Not only is it really practical because you can add/remove layers depending on the changing temps, it also is a great way to add interest to an outfit.  I especially love the look of a cozy sweater under a blazer.  I find the contrast of soft and structure very cool.  I don’t think I’ve met anyone who doesn’t like the look of layers, but I know many that get discouraged because of the unflattering bulk it can create.  And I don’t blame them.   No one wants to look way bigger than they actually are, right?  To make today’s pairings work and still remain flattering,  I layered with a sleeveless sweater.  This completely eliminated the added bulk in the arms that a typical sweater would create.  To balance the larger proportion of the boyfriend blazer/sweater combo I paired them with some really great skinny jeans (by the way, I am obsessed with these jeans! Sooooo good!).  Fitted bottoms help maintain the figure and are always flattering when paired with oversized tops (very few people can pull off head to toe volume ).

Blazer: Banana Republic
Sweater: 3.1 Phillip Lim (Best of Budget here)
Tank Top: Helmut Lang
Jeans: Banana Republic (same style different wash)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin (similar)
Bag: Chloe (with silver hardware)
Sunglasses: Stella McCartney
Ring: Vita Fede

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