https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:57:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2178020 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:28:03 +0000 Deborah 2178020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dresses Sal,</p> <p>My suggestion would be a turtle neck under Dress 1 and 3 and then boots. &nbsp;Dress 2, remove the belt, layer a chunky jumper over the dress and add your own wide belt and tuck the front of the jumper in. &nbsp;Also add boots :). &nbsp; Also the cocoon dress could possible be worn with slim ankle pant and a long draped cardigan about the same length. &nbsp;Just my thoughts xxx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177876 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 01:48:45 +0000 Sal 2177876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will experiment in the weekend Carla - I feel as though the yellow and orange will be too bright for me (I do wear the dress with a yellow bag though so I might be wrong...)......I don't think the culottes would work, but I will try because why not!!</p> <p>I could try the Marsala cardigan, it might work although the colours feel like different families to me.&nbsp; But I am wearing a combo today that I might have felt similarly about this time last year.</p> <p>10 years ago I would have had a simple cardigan to the waist that I wore over most of my summer dresses for a few weeks at the start and end of the season (I had a cream one, and I had a bone one).&nbsp; 15 years ago I wore a denim jacket...&nbsp; I could go back to one of these looks but I feel (rightly or wrongly) that it is either too young or too old for me now....and not quite where I am at. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177867 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 01:02:59 +0000 Carla 2177867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you wear the yellow blazer over the orange dress, and green shoes - with a scarf that has citrus colours and other colours? &nbsp;Can you wear the black coulottes under the orange dress, and undo the bottom buttons?</p> <p>Does the Marsala sweater coat work with the red print dress?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177863 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:52:36 +0000 Sal 2177863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am wondering that myself Jenni.......</p> <p>I am going to try with the black Ricochet dress and experiment with white jeans under the red and white.</p> <p>I will have a play around this weekend with my winter pieces and photograph anything that may work - but I don't want to buy something just for this reason. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177552 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:56:24 +0000 Jenni NZ 2177552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t really do this Sally. I have enough clothes not to need to, but I would perhaps with your Ricochet dress, which is similar to my sheer black/floral tunic that I layer different weight tops under for 4 seasons. I have two or three specifically autumn or spring dresses, slightly thicker but not winter weight, with 3/4 sleeves, that I wear in say autumn eg April. For less warmth I wear thinner tights with booties, and for more warmth I use leggings or thermals hidden under midis and tucked into tall boots.<br /> For a small extension of the season it may not be worth too much effort? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177549 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:45:55 +0000 Sal 2177549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet - I haven't really done it either (since I was a child when I wore hand knits over dresses).&nbsp; And I have a few winter dresses with long sleeves that I will pull out soon to start wearing.&nbsp; Skirts can be quite trans-seasonal - with boots and a sweater they really can be warm enough here.</p> <p>Helena - I have worn the red and white with camel boots, but I don't have the right coat or jacket...I do have a black turtleneck and black boots so I can try that.&nbsp; It might feel too high contrast but it can't hurt to try.</p> <p>Always trying - yes a fine layer under extends the wear by a few weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks Lisa - I love it too.&nbsp; It has had steady wear this season - probably about 8 -10 times in total, or once every week or two during summer.&nbsp; I am not confident with layering at all, so I will see how I go!</p> <p>Phoebe - I will try a sweater, I have a couple that could work.&nbsp; I like three quarter sleeves too!!</p> <p>Angie - thanks.&nbsp; You have a fantastic range of light- mid weight toppers.&nbsp; And hosiery can help!!</p> <p>Gillian Pearl - Good ideas and yes my arms get colder than my legs.&nbsp; I don't have a denim jacket because I struggle to find ones I like but they are perfect in this situation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177548 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:36:45 +0000 Sal 2177548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy - that's a good idea!&nbsp; Layering is something I am not very good at doing.</p> <p>Cat2 - I think the red and white would work well over jeans, and I will try that!!&nbsp; Great idea.</p> <p>Fashintern - I haven't tried.&nbsp; The red leather might work and possibly the black blazer.&nbsp; I like your layered looks - layering suits you.</p> <p>Thanks Rachy - I do wear thermals a bit....and this could work here too.</p> <p>Bijou - I love your ideas.&nbsp; I really struggle with layering other than coats or blazers over a simple top.&nbsp; But maybe I can do a bit better this winter.</p> <p>Sisi - thanks.&nbsp; I think these dresses would only work for another six weeks or so, not in the middle of winter.&nbsp; The orange dress is quite a thick cotton (almost like a denim) but I know what you mean - sometimes they just don't feel right.</p> <p>What cool ideas Brooklyn.&nbsp; I will try the red and white dress over white jeans - maybe even tomorrow.&nbsp; I think I saw you wear a two skirt look last year and I have seen Deborah do this too.&nbsp; Really stylish and original.&nbsp; The orange dress is cotton - almost like a denim.&nbsp; I think it might be best with either a sweater over the top to make it look like a skirt, or with a fine gauge knit under.&nbsp; I can't see it working with a jacket somehow.&nbsp; Time to get creative though!!</p> <p>Lyn - I think Brooklyn is at the advanced level with layering, and I am still in the beginners class!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Suntiger, I know what you mean.&nbsp; I think it can work if the top is fine enough and especially with a fuller skirt.&nbsp; As a child I did it all the time with pinafores!!</p> <p>Zaeobi - actually that could really work too.&nbsp; Might be enough for the next few weeks.&nbsp; I don't see myself wearing these dresses in mid winter, only just for a few more weeks in our mild autumn.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177365 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:33:13 +0000 Anonymous 2177365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear cardigans over shirt dresses often. I also do a denim jacket or a faux leather moto, but those are more restricted by the sleeves on a dress. My arms are always cold before my legs so a cardigan, dress, and sandals is a spring staple for me.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177321 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:06:08 +0000 Angie 2177321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two woolly Winter dresses that I layer thermals under, with hosiery, and pop my long wool coats over the top. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177320 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:04:07 +0000 Angie 2177320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear these toppers OVER my SUMMER dresses in the late Spring and on cool Summer days - or in a/c. I wear nude-for-me hosiery too, when it's cold in the Spring.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177313 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:08:29 +0000 Anonymous 2177313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardigans or even a not too long v or crew neck sweater. A short quilted jacket?</p> <p>This winter, instead of long sleeve t shirts I wore only three quarter ones and it worked out super well, no more stretched out, raggedy looking cuffs and no more wet sleeves either.&nbsp;</p> <p>I never liked the t shirt cuff peeking out from the sleeve of my sweaters either.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177309 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:52:12 +0000 Anonymous 2177309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I was one of those creative layer-ers who adds an entire season to a summer dress , but I'm not. I don't even try, to be honest, and am happy to pack them up and give them a rest for a few months. &nbsp;I LOVE that orange dress . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177258 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:59:05 +0000 always trying 2177258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I frequently wear a tank under everything for warmth.&nbsp; I wear dresses infrequently, but never buy any except sweater dresses that do not work with a blazer for dressier or denim jacket for casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177230 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:05:57 +0000 Helena 2177230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a black turtleneck, tights and boots would be a slam-dunk with the reddish print dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177228 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:50:45 +0000 Janet 2177228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn’s ideas are so cool! But I don’t extend the wearing season of my dresses — they are summer, full stop. When the weather cools, I am thrilled to finally have a good excuse to wear my pants and jeans again, so I have little desire to keep wearing those summer items. But I live in a climate where a seasonless wardrobe makes very little sense. I can’t think of anything except for maybe a graphic tee that I would wear in both January and July.</p> <p>ETA: oh wait, I did think of something — I have some skirts that span the seasons. If the fabric is right, I can pair them with either sandals and a tee for summer, and boots, tights, and sweater for winter. But it’s not very often I do that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177225 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:34:57 +0000 Zaeobi 2177225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some good suggestions here, but also wanted to add my all-time favourite layering piece - a great, big, cuddly blanket scarf! </p> <p>I pretty much live in mine in my office lol - I will either cross the ends over my torso/ waist (layered underneath another topper for extra warmth), or loop it round my neck/ shoulders (for mild weather). Works well with dresses! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177217 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:47:18 +0000 Anonymous 2177217@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only layer over my dresses (all sleeveless), because I figure layering under would cause a weird bump where the shirt ends. Just cardis or little jackets over- nothing creative. I don't wear them that way far out of their normal season though- maybe April or November. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177208 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:49:46 +0000 lyn67 2177208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Brooklyn's layering she's speaking about above my comment! But, I for myself never could make work a layering with warm weather dresses for colder&nbsp; other than&nbsp; the common bolero, cardigan or jackets (structured denim/leather, hip length canvas safari,&nbsp; &nbsp;fluid cascade linen/faux leather). Not even a transparent long sleeve mesh- which is my all time desire, too. It just complicates everything- losing the easy, simple&nbsp; chic I aim for nowadays. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177199 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:33:33 +0000 Brooklyn 2177199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually bought a wool skirt with a metallic thread to wear under my midi skirts this winter. Because my midi skirts are asymmetric, it will peek out. So it will be warm and change the look too. I like that layered skirt look.</p> <p>I think both shirt dresses could be worn open, coat style over a pencil skirt or fitted type dress. Or over an A-line skirt. Belted at the waist or buttoned down to the waist. Or both. I have a shirt dress I plan to wear this way in winter.</p> <p>You could also wear them over jeans or pants. Slim (as opposed to wide leg) pants would probably be easier. </p> <p>Is the Trenery dress linen? My only concern would be that it doesn’t look right as a cool weather dress. But it might be fine for March/April. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177190 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:36:39 +0000 Sisi 2177190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one short-sleeve dress that I wear in Spring and Autumn with a soft cardigan, pantyhose and closed shoes. The fabric is rather substantial. All my other short-sleeve dresses get worn only in Summer - they are too light, no layers would help ! (I run cold).&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177189 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:36:07 +0000 Bijou 2177189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have lots of toppers to wear with sleeveless dresses so that I wear them most of the year. For more formal dresses, a cropped jacket works well - like my teal dress and cream bolero jacket.<br />For casual dresses, like my silk slip dress, I wear it with a range of toppers from knits and cardigans, a cape, a denim or leather jacket. With the right accessories, it does not look seasonally confused and works well for my mild winters. I also wear this dress over a lightweight black sweater.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177186 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:52:46 +0000 rachylou 2177186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Turtlenecks and thermals, that’s what I do. And Angie’s trick of double stockings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177179 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:58:21 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2177179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting about extending the season. Here in Berlin, I feel like they’re more likely to extend winter by wearing black and winter looks longer than absolutely necessary. I wonder if places generally extend their dominant seasons. </p> <p>I layer over &amp; under short sleeved and sleeveless dresses all the time, like these photos. I wear the LS blackberry T-shirt under the colorful patterned dress too. </p> <p>The orange dress looks hard to layer over because of the sleeves/bodice shape. Underneath, you could do the merino vest you mentioned, or you could try a long-sleeved patterned top, like citrus bright stripes. It looks long and full enough that you could wear knee-length leggings/tights and no one would notice. </p> <p>Have you tried the jackets with the pink dress? They look cropped &amp; fitted enough to work, although the black one might be on the dressy side. On the bottom, you could let leggings in a contrasting color, like blue, peek out and try sneakers or other flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177172 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:21:13 +0000 cat2 2177172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I sometimes layer knit tops under shirt dresses, or if they unbutton all the way, use them as open jackets over knit tops and jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177170 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:12:48 +0000 Anonymous 2177170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I make sure that every dress has some sort of topper. Most of my dresses are sleeveless but I do have a couple of tee shirt dresses with short sleeves. I usually wear a jean jacket with them, although I do have a long open denim colored cardigan that I will try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/layering-under-or-over-dresses#post-2177168 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:04:26 +0000 Sal 2177168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi All,&nbsp;</p> <p>I have these three dresses that I love wearing.&nbsp; But I don't layer over OR under them.&nbsp; I don't see a reason why they could not be worn in late March, April or May here from a style perspective...but from a warmth perspective they might not be warm enough soon even though our weather is pretty temperate and mild.</p> <p>I think the black tunic dress would work with a tulle top similar to the picture, or a blazer or a leather jacket, or maybe my wrap coat.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I am not sure about the shirt dresses?&nbsp; I have worn with slips as an extra layer, but don't think any of my coats or blazers would work with them.&nbsp; But I do think they would work with boots......</p> <p>Layering would allow 2-3 extra months a year when they could be worn, but I also then think they might get another 2-3 wears only during this time.&nbsp; I could just get a merino vest to wear under.</p> <ul> <li>What do you do to extend the wear of short sleeved dresses into the fall or spring?&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Is this worth considering or is best to put them aside and treat them as warm weather options?&nbsp;</li> <li>Any layering ideas for these dresses?</li> </ul> <br />Sorry to be a forum hog today!</p> <p> </p>