With the arrival of spring, we also want to brighten up our looks with new colours and details, but thanks to layering we can master the element we have to deal with during the revival season: the variable weather.
Mornings are still cold, but the sun at lunchtime surprises us with decisively warmer temperatures, clouds move away quickly and showers are always around the corner. With the unpredictability of spring, choosing the perfect outfit is a test every morning and for this we need to think about it carefully, taking into consideration primarily a fundamental rule: be ready for everything.
In this season where the weather changes quickly, the solution is layering: the common trend to dress "in layers" gives the green light to creativity and becomes an art which, as it is, has its golden rules.
ASPESI interprets them by creating contact points between convenience and style.
The perfect layering? Dress with no more than 3 layers
The first rule to take into consideration when talking about layering is without a doubt the following: 3 layers are enough to create sophisticated and creative looks suitable for different occasions and climate conditions, without the risk of adding too much volume and weight to our figure.
It is worth noting another rule connected to this one, that is about texture: it is better if we wear lighter clothes and then add warmer ones.
In this way, we maintain the heat with style, but it is still convenient to progressively take off the layers depending on temperature.
High-quality basic t-shirts: the base of layering
To build up our perfect layered look to face sudden climate changes, the best solution is to start with a basic t-shirt. Whether it has long or short sleeves, it is better to bet on an item made of quality natural fibres, which limits sweating under the other layers and allows for staying cool for longer. T-shirts for him and t-shirts for her by ASPESI are made of cotton jersey, a fabric which allows comfort and transpirability.
Besides, due to the high probability of spending the hottest hours of the day only wearing the first layer, we have to rely on the right dose of elegance so that you don't feel uncomfortable wearing an incomplete item of clothing or a non-transpiring fabric. Hence, another good rule to keep in mind is: in this layering game you don't have to wear any clothes that you wouldn't wear alone.
Oversize shirts or warm jumpers: the middle layer of layering
When we talk about layering, if the choice of the first item doesn't allow for many alternatives, the situation is different for the middle one: here there are different options, everything depends on temperatures and the desired style.
A jumper represents a pass key: it is a cautious choice which, in addition to the right dose of heat during the coldest moments of the day, guarantees elegance and versatility. Matched with denim or elegant trousers, the result will always be a classic and neat look. To add personality, the colour is crucial: if we want to dare and have fun to mismatch more neutral tones with other elements of the outfit, this is the perfect item for doing it.
If instead temperatures are milder and it is not necessary to have a particularly warm item, nothing is better than enriching our outfit with a nice shirt.
For a female look with a relaxed but sophisticated look, an oversize shirt is ideal: it is not only a must-have in our wardrobe, matched with some skinny jeans, but it also slims our figure and gives the right touch of class, if we leave it open, or close it just with a belt which valorises our waist.
For male looks instead, the shirt, basic item for the quintessential, if we choose it in a more casual cut and wear it over a t-shirt, becomes an item which can express great versatility and allows playing with buttons, closing it or leaving it open depending on the situation.
Perfect coats for spring: the main characters of layering
Last, but not least, is the coat: also in this case, choosing the right one will depend on which style we are looking for.
When we talk about spring, a trench is almost one of its synonyms: essential and the main character of street style, this coat is indispensable and with it no look will go unnoticed. Long or short, in a lighter or darker nuance, the result is always super cool.
For a decisively more sporty look, the Piuma waistcoat remains an uncontested classic: genderless and timeless, this iconic item by ASPESI guarantees high technical performance and is the ideal coat to face spring days when we are outside from morning till night. What are its features? It doesn't matter which outfit we match it with, it will never be out of place, and it will always add an extra touch of style.
To face spring and its sudden surprises, we also suggest the classical three-button jacket. For him or for her, ASPESI proposes it in nylon, the iconic technical fabric, which is windproof and water resistant. It gives a formal look but not too serious, perfect to be matched with office outfits.
Accessories to complete the perfect layered look
To complete your look, accessories never have to be left to chance and if they normally define the look, in this game of layering they are even more striking and add personality. They give value to each layer of our outfit and in turn become another layer: a scarf or a foulard, for example, can become a comfortable cloak with which we can cover ourselves in case of a sudden gust of wind.
Dressing in layers while remaining elegant but practical? Mission accomplished!