Between-Season Layers.

Seasonal Transition Layers - Olivia Emily wears Religion Maxi Dress, House of Widow Lace Baque, Asos Western Belt, Boohoo Velvet Skirt, Asos pointed Boots, Asos grey knit scarf, Secondhand biker jacket

What I’m Wearing:

Oversized Blue Sunglasses – Topshop (Old – Similar)
Grey Scarf – Asos
Biker Jacket – Secondhand (Similar)
Please Maxi Dress (Open) – Religion (Old – Similar)
Lace Basque – House of Widow (now Iron Fist) (Old – Similar)
Western Belt – Asos
Velvet Split Maxi Skirt – Old – Similar
Pointed Toe Ankle Boots – Asos (Old – Similar)
Studded Backpack – Old (Similar)

 

Transitional Layers - Olivia Emily wears Religion Maxi Dress, House of Widow Lace Baque, Asos Western Belt, Boohoo Velvet Skirt, Asos pointed Boots, Asos grey knit scarf, Secondhand Biker Jacket and Topshop Sunglasses

(Jewellery Details: Medusa Ring* – Regalrose, Gold Ring – Vintage, All Others* – House of Need

Olivia Emily wears Religion Maxi Dress, House of Widow Lace Baque, Asos Western Belt, Boohoo Velvet Skirt, Biker Jacket, and Topshop Sunglasses

In-Between Season Dressing

As Autumn rears its head with the equinox on the 22nd, that fall weather really seems to be taking charge. At the moment we are in a little patch of changeable weather – it can’t seem to make its mind up between freezing one day, and surprisingly balmy the next! (Not that we had much of a summer in the UK… ANYWAY, I promise this won’t become episode 4398 of ‘Olivia Complains About British Weather’ – especially as it’s looking like a wonderfully crisp, sunny, Autumn’s day out there day!)

Due to the weather, I thought this would be an awesome time to share this outfit post with you. This was shot as Spring started warming up (hence the cherry blossom!), but I couldn’t post it at the time. I’ve held back on posting it – mostly due to feeling daft posting a look with a scarf in summer – but now seems like the perfect chance.

 

Seasonal Layers - Olivia Emily wears Topshop Sunglasses, Religion Maxi Dress, House of Widow Lace Baque, Asos Western Belt, Boohoo Velvet Maxi Skirt, Asos pointed Boots Olivia Emily wears Religion Maxi Dress, House of Widow Lace Baque, Asos Western Belt, Boohoo Velvet Skirt, and Topshop Sungasses

The Most Important Part of Layering

In order to talk you through some of my layering tips for when the weather changes throughout the day, I’ve got to start with the staple. The key piece that it all begins with – a sizeable bag. I know, a bag seems the least layer-related things ever, right? But say you’re wrapped up, all cosy in layers of a scarf, jacket, cardi – where do you put your layers when the sun makes an appearance? It can get toasty carrying around all your extra layers – having that bag space on-hand is a lifesafer!

Here I’m wearing a bulky biker jacket (as it is amazing for keeping wind out) so I would have to carry that, but smaller/lighter jackets are easy to bundle up into the bag! If it had got any warmer, I could have easily popped my maxi cardi in there too. (Bit optimistic I know, hence there being no pictures without the cardi :’) ) And if the sun goes in, you can pop your sunnies away easily ^.^

 

Seasonal Layers - Olivia Emily wears Topshop Sunglasses, Religion Maxi Dress, House of Widow Lace Baque, Asos Western Belt, Boohoo Velvet Skirt, Asos pointed Boots Seasonal Layers - Olivia Emily wears Topshop Sunglasses, Religion Maxi Dress, House of Widow Lace Baque, Asos Western Belt, Boohoo Velvet Skirt, Asos pointed Boots

Building An Outfit Through Layers

When layering, I’ll start with a base that will work for a warm indoor temperature. From there I just add jumpers, cardigans, hoodies etc. – as many as appropriate depending on fabric thickness, and weather (generally I’ll favour a hoodie over a cardi/scarf if it’s due to rain).

One of the main aspects of layering that I love the most is playing with different lengths – adding open button-down maxi dresses/cardis over shorts, minis, or skirts with splits. It’s also a great way to add more texture to an outfit, so with that and different lengths you can easily create an outfit with visual depth!

 

Stacking Rings - Olivia Emily wearsRegalrose Medusa ring, House of Need rings, House of Widow Basque and Boohoo Velvet Maxi Skirt(Neck Details: Snake Wrap Choker* – Regalrose, Amethyst Orb & Pyrite Necklace – The Serpents Club)

Olivia Emily wears Religion Maxi Dress, House of Widow Lace Baque, Asos Western Belt, Boohoo Velvet Skirt, House of Need Rings, and The Serpents Club Amethyst Necklace

What’s your take on layering? Do you love building an outfit around it, or is it sometimes more of a happy accident when you’re just trying to keep warm? Let me know! (For me it’s a bit of both – depends on the amount of sleep I get, hehe)

Thanks so much for stopping by to read my blog, it really does mean so much to me!
Take care, love xxx

Seasonal Layers - Olivia Emily wears Topshop Sunglasses, Religion Maxi Dress, House of Widow Lace Baque, Asos Western Belt, Boohoo Velvet Maxi Skirt, Asos pointed Boots

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10 Comments

  1. Didu
    24th September 2017 / 2:41 pm

    Great post, I pretty much enjoy your autumny witchy posts 🙂

  2. 25th September 2017 / 9:40 pm

    Absolutly in love with your shoes! Found similar in Zara and want to buy them <3

  3. Eryniel
    27th September 2017 / 9:30 am

    This outfit is dreamy!

  4. 29th September 2017 / 6:38 pm

    Perfect. Layers are where it’s at for between-seasons plus there’s the cool factor of whipping something off and hoisting it gracefully over one shoulder while looking musingly off in the distance. So there’s that…just how I roll…

    Luv,
    Mel

  5. 1st October 2017 / 7:53 pm

    I agree layers are the way forward just now. We do t just get different weather day to day but hour to hour up here! Fab scarf btw
    Lauren
    livinginaboxx

  6. 5th October 2017 / 10:35 pm

    Love your outfit and blog!! <333

    darkmysteriousbunny.blogspot.com

  7. 7th October 2017 / 12:44 pm

    This outfit is gorgeous as always!! I love your jewellry, everything is so complementary 🙂 My favorite piece of the look is definitely the long cardigan <3

  8. 7th October 2017 / 5:29 pm

    This outfit is perfection! Honestly, girl you are the queen of layering! you make it look so effortless and cool! Layers, in anytime of the year are the best! Also in these sunglasses you look like a freaking rock star! <3
    Kinga xx
    http://rockthisrunway.com/

  9. 14th October 2017 / 4:44 am

    This outfit is so witchy and cosy!

    I really dig your take on layering. I tend to approach layering in a similar fashion, but instead of staring with a bag, I’ll start with a jacket . Something big and warm that won’t become restrictive with layers of clothing. Then I’ll find a scarf to match and finish with the rest of the outfit.