Monday, September 24, 2012

Layers are Great!

Fall is in the air, which brings out the sweaters and jackets. This can be a great look for all figure types if you use layers to your advantage.

If you have long, lean legs, you can wear leggings or straight-leg jeans with almost any boot type. Just remember to balance the slender bottom half with a layered longer top half. 


Create a long slender line with one color in different tones. Add color around your face with a scarf and a long cozy sweater.


If you have a few extra pounds around the middle (don't we all?!), remember to keep those first layers smooth and sleek. The sweater may have to come off as the day gets warmer, so I normally wear a large scarf as well. Later in the day, it will be the outer layer I drape across my shoulders when I have to take off the sweater for the afternoon.

Petite Layers


If you are petite (5' 2" and under), a cropped cardigan or jacket and tailored pants will likely work better for you. Wear a smaller silky scarf and carry a more tailored messenger bag. The best jacket or sweater for you will end at your hip bone or just below your natural waist and close in a V shape. Steer clear of double-breasted closures.

3 comments:

Angelique said...

Thanks for the "petite" tips!

Yvonne said...

I like your style and am happy to have found your blog. I've turned 50 this year and am enjoying life in ways I hadn't anticipated. I wanted to know what brand are the boots from the first photo? Thanks

Susan said...

Thank you Yvonne. Those were Rag & Bone Harrow Booties: Tan $495 Sold out - intermixonline.com but you might be able to find them on another site. Thank you!