If you enjoy creative layers, these outfit ideas might inspire you. Think in terms of the concepts if the colours and patterns are not to your taste. They might spark interesting outfit ideas with what’s in your wardrobe. Some looks are easier to create than others. 

1. Brightly Minimal

A fitted white tee is combined with a pair of black clamdiggers. A cropped and buttoned through red cardigan tops the lot. The white top is worn out to showcase the layered effect of the two tops. The look is completed with black flats and bag that match the model’s hair, and the bottoms. Easy and visually effective.

2. Cosy High Contrast

A pair of cream wide cropped denim culottes is combined with a cosy untucked brown sweater. A teal jacket tops the combination. A black parka with cream lining tops the lot allowing the layers of unexpected colours to peek through. The parka’s cream lining matches the cream bottoms. Dark brown boots with black soles work well with the palette. I see a black or brown bag to complete the look.

3. Sporty Luxe

A dressy navy pencil skirt is paired with a dressy navy and white colour-blocked blouse. A sporty quilted long vest tops the pairing. It adds shine and sporty integrity to the look. Navy and white sneakers are the second sporty touch. Add a bag that works with the palette.

4. Avant-Garde

Last, a dress is worn over pants with a blazer that tops the lot. The dress and pants, although visually hectic, match in pattern and fabric thereby adding calm to the chaos. They achieve a column of colour of sorts. Puddle length pants like this are a tripping hazard, so please be careful. An oversized pink blazer that perfectly matches the patten is layered over the top. Heeled tan sandals are the shoes of choice. Add accessories as desired.

You can create the same types of layers in low contrast solids. I helped a client put this look together with a back midi dress, dark blue flared jeans, black boots and bag, and a short tan jacket. She looked awesome and felt fab!