[...] Longer length tops – Hallelujah! The extra coverage meant that I could say goodbye to drafts up my back and down my bottom. This fundamental shift in fashion made dressing in layers easy, flattering and comfortable. [...]

The one on the far right is quite inspiring, not that the others aren’t. You’ve got me thinking about a short-sleeve blazer now, and this one is far from frumpy.

[...] youlookfab’s dressing in layers [...]

I used to shy away from layers thinking that it added extra bulk to my few extra pounds. No longer! I love the layered look – very chic.

[...] And this other outfit I really am going to wear. Tomorrow. Inspired by the short sleeve jacket pictured at youlookfab, recent talk about mixing soft red and asparagus green, and Valentine’s Day, today I took my scissors to this thrift score corduroy jacket. [...]

[...] Layer your garments to add visual interest to your torso. Pop longer length camisoles underneath knitted tops and shirts. Pop a fitted shorter jacket or sweater as a third layer over these layers for the most flattering effect. The layers automatically create a visual balance between the top and bottom half of your body. [...]

[...] Layer your garments to create a “deep V” that will draw attention to your waist. Keep them at hipbone length and pop them over pants or pencil skirts. [...]