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Nothing makes you look like a style pro more than layering. Besides adding a bit of warmth, layering brings visual interest and effort into any outfit. The key is picking the right layering combos for looks that are chic and sophisticated, and if you need some inspo, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for layering tips and layered outfit inspo…

Shacket Over Slip Dress

Shackets are versatile, trendy, and oh-so-cozy. This menswear-inspired closet staple is best paired with something feminine, and slip dresses are the ultimate ladylike dress. Picking a shacket in a popping color palette elevates typically drab outerwear, too! Shop this shacket and a few of my other faves below by clicking on the images…

Puffer Jacket + Mini Skirt

Puffers jackets are winter essentials that everyone needs in their wardrobe! They’re like a giant down comforter and can easily be worn for cold and cool temps. In Southern California, we never really get temperatures that are too cold, so to keep things just right, I love styling puffer jackets with mini skirts or dresses. Shop this colorful puffer jacket and other faves below by clicking on the images below…

Leather Jacket Over Crop Top

Another wardrobe staple that everyone needs is a good leather jacket. While neutral colored leather jackets are most easily found and versatile, I love the unexpected, and this neon leather jacket feels very fashion-forward as a statement piece. Show a little more skin by layering a crop top underneath, and cargo jeans for a touch of streetwear chic. Shop my favorite colorful leather jackets below by clicking on the images…

Corset Over Dress

Corsets are very on-trend right now, and they’re perfect for spicing up a relatively plain dress. This Zara denim corset is so versatile, and can be zipped up or down depending on the look you want and the cut of your dress. Be mindful of the length of the corset and where it hits on the waist to ensure you get the most flattering fit for your figure (I chose this one because it had a longer torso and hit right at my hip, which helped de-emphasize the midsection areas I’m uncomfortable with!). Shop my favorite corsets below…

Oversized Jacket & Cargo Pants

Oversize jackets and cargo pants are like a match made in 90s-inspired heaven! Opt for a cropped tank underneath to really lean into the 90s grunge vibes and contrast the oversize fit of the rest of the look. Shop my favorite oversized jackets below…

Cardigan + Button Down

This is for all you preppy-lovers out there! An oversized grandpa cardigan and button down shirt paired with a classic pair of jeans and flats is the ultimate coastal grandmother-inspired look, and evokes east coast vibes. Of course I had to take this combo in a colorful direction, and I’d recommend exploring mixing prints for an interesting look! Shop my favorite oversized cardigans below…

Baby Tee + Vest

Taking a cue from the mid-2000s, layering vests and baby tees have come back into fashion big time! A white baby tee is always classic, but play around with other colors too in order to mix it up. Shop my favorite Y2K vests below…

Cardigan & Maxi Dress

One hippie-chic layering combo that I love is a granny cardigan and maxi dress. Coordinate colors for a look that’s a little more up-to-date, and play around with print mixing in the same color palette. Shop my favorite granny cardigans below…

Raincoat + Vintage Dress

Rainy days don’t have to mean dreary outfits. I love this fun shrimp printed raincoat I got a few years ago from ModCloth, and it pairs perfectly with this vintage 1960s dress for a “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” inspired look! Shop my favorite quirky raincoats below…

Shoulder Shrug & Slip Dress

Shoulder shrugs are having a major moment in fashion right now, and even though they might seem a little odd, they’re the perfect light layer. I love wearing shoulder shrugs with slip dresses as they really add a bit of edginess to a sweeter style dress. Shop my favorite shoulder shrugs below…

Oversize Blazer + Crop Tank

Oversize blazers can be so versatile, and you can even wear some of them as dresses if you’re bold! An easier way, though, is to wear oversized blazers with crop tops underneath as it counteracts the oversize silhouette with some skin and shoes off your figure! Shop my favorite oversized blazers below…

Kimono Robe + Jeans

Kimono robes are sooo easy, breezy, and comfy… Elevate the styling by pairing a kimono with jeans for a Y2K-inspired dress + jeans outfit. Bonus points if you leave the neckline open as it breaks up the long layers with a hint of sexiness that’s just right! Shop my favorite kimono robes below…

Xx Tabi