Breezy, Bold, and Made for Summer: Why Balloon Pants Are the Season’s Ultimate Staple

When the summer heat hits its peak, finding clothes that are both stylish and breathable becomes a mission. That’s where balloon pants come in – the effortlessly cool, cloud-soft trousers that are floating their way back into every warm-weather wardrobe. Known by many names; harem pants, aladdin pants, genie pants, parachute pants, or just baggy pants – Balloon pants aren’t just back… They’ve solidified their place in both everyday casual wear and sleek going out looks.

From office-ready outfits to effortless going-out looks, Los Angeles Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher helps you build a summer wardrobe that’s chic, breathable, and perfectly you. Stay cool, feel confident, and dress with ease wherever the season takes you:

Why Balloon Pants Were Made for Summer:

Let’s be honest. Tight jeans, clingy leggings, or structured trousers are no match for July humidity. Balloon pants on the other hand, offer everything summer dressing should be:

Airy & Lightweight: Balloon pants in breathable fabrics like cotton, linen, or rayon are built for movement and ventilation. As you walk, they float around you – catching the breeze like your own personal fan, keeping you cool and comfortable all day!

Sun-Friendly Coverage: Want to stay cool and protect your skin? The billowy fit offers coverage without suffocating your legs.

No Sweat Zones: The relaxed cut around the hips and thighs means no fabric clinging where you don’t want it, making them ideal for hot days when staying dry and comfortable is key.

Relaxed and Ready: Balloon Pants Outfits for Easy, Everyday Style

Upgrade your casual looks with a trend-right silhouette!
With their breezy fit, lightweight feel, and boho-chic vibe, balloon pants offer the same ease of movement as your favorite beach pants and athleticwear, just with a lot more flair. Think of them as your yoga pants’ cooler, better-dressed cousin. Whether you’re heading to brunch, the farmer’s market, or a sunset stroll, balloon pants keep you looking effortless and feeling free.

On Beach Days, A Swap for Beach Pants: Throw a pair of flowy balloon pants over your swimsuit, add flip-flops and a wide-brim hat, and you’re ready for the sand and sun.

Updated Athleisure, The Stylish Swap for Your Yoga Pants: These pants were made for flow (literally). They’ve got plenty of room to support stretching and meditation, and they double as a chic post-class coffee outfit.

Elevated Comfort: Balloon Pants Summer Outfits for Dinner, Drinks, and Beyond

Beyond comfort, balloon pants bring a sense of free-spirited elegance that’s tailor-made for summer day-to-night looks. Whether you’re headed to a music festival, strolling through a seaside town, or lounging at a rooftop bar, they deliver a look that balances laid-back and chic.

Day Look, Brunch: Pair a pastel or printed pair with a fitted tank or linen crop top. Add strappy sandals and oversized sunglasses for an effortless “just got back from Mykonos” vibe.

Night Look, Evening Chill: Opt for a luxe monochrome look in dark colors with a tucked in lightweight camisole. Add a pair of espadrilles or heeled sandals and statement earrings for an easy evening upgrade.

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If your summer wardrobe needs a refresh, look no further. Balloon pants aren’t just a trend, they’re a breath of fresh air.

Refresh Your Summer Wardrobe with Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher

Ready to beat the heat without compromising style? Whether you’re dressing for the office, a night out, or anything in between, Meg Gallagher helps you build a summer wardrobe that’s effortlessly polished, perfectly tailored to your lifestyle, and cool in every sense. From breathable workwear to statement pieces for evenings and weekends, Meg curates looks that blend comfort, confidence, and modern style – so getting dressed feels as good as you look.

Summer styling services now available. Make this your most stylish season yet.

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How to Wear Red, No Matter What Seasonal Palette You Are

We’ve been told before that red is the ultimate statement color for parties, holidays and memorable nights out. But have you ever tried on some red lipstick, or put on a little red dress and felt like something was a bit… off?

We’re here to tell you that red is the ultimate statement color! But maybe not in the way you know it. While true red is a universal color for all, most pieces fall into a spectrum between cool and warm; And the reason you may have felt a bit off in your red lipstick could be an unfortunate clash between that lipstick’s particular shade of red and your seasonal color palette. With an ultra-bold color like red, it’s that much easier to notice when it’s not jiving. In order to rock the red, you’ve got to know what reds work best.

Don’t know your Seasonal Color Palette? Solve the Mystery With Color Guru

Everyone has their own unique color palette based on factors such as skin tone, contrast, hair and eye color. Understanding your color palette will assist you in making directional choices that are the most flattering for you! That’s why Los Angeles Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher recommends Color Guru, a service that analyzes your unique colors and provides you with a convenient cheatsheet to your most flattering palette. This handy guide can be referenced when building your ideal wardrobe with Meg’s personal styling services, coloring your hair at a salon and finding the correct shades of makeup. You can use Meg’s discount code for 10% off your ColorGuru services. Discount Code: MegGallagher10

The Nuance of Red Lipstick: Go Bold or Go Balanced (But Don’t Go Against Your Palette)

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is thought to be in the Soft Summer Palette, so cool-leaning reds and raspberry look best with her blue eyes and the cool undertones in her skin.
Here are some examples of her wearing a warm toned poppy lipstick v.s. a bold cool-toned red look, and a balanced much softer raspberry red.

While Rosie pulls off just about anything – note the difference when cool tones are added into her lips to create a softer raspberry red.
There’s an instant subtle harmony to her face that eliminates the notorious “clown-lip” effect that can come with wearing the wrong shade of red.

How to Wear Red as a Summer Palette

What may read as almost-pink to some reads as a bold and balanced red on this equally soft color palette! Raspberry red, cranberry, musk red, and cool-tone wine colors look great on a summer palette.

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How to Wear Red as a Fall Palette

Autumns look great in warm, deep soft earthy orangey-reds like brick, poppy, geranium, terra-cotta and mars red.

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How to Wear Red as a Spring Palette

Spring palettes look fresh in bright and clear warm reds like geranium, poppy, tomato and tangerine reds.

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How to Wear Red as a Winter Palette

Winters look best in cool, deep reds with a lot of intensity to match their striking palette. Tango red, cherry, carmine, ruby, apple and bordeaux wine colors keep winter palettes balanced and bold.

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Styling Idea: Pairing Red Beyond Black…

Go beyond the typical pairings of harsh red and black! Take some notes from Victoria Beckham and style red with brown/tan, burgundy, blue, or animal:

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Shades of Brown, More than Just a Fall Fashion Color

Dark brown is THE Fall fashion color for 2024. Want to master the trend? Check out our favorite ways to wear it, outfit ideas and key pieces to shop below.

Want expert wardrobe styling advice from Los Angeles Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher? Check out her styling services here.

Brown is a neutral, not a statement. It’s important to note that brown isn’t being treated as a statement color, but as a softer replacement for black. Swapping common black accessories like purses, belts, tights and boots for chocolate and shadow browns is an effective way to lean into the trend.

Rock your favorite shade of dark brown. Chocolate browns are a hard wear for many. Consider all shades of deep brown like cocoa, shadow, walnut and more to suit your cool-leaning or warm-leaning skin tone and seasonal color palette.

Deep Brown works with this year’s jewelry trends. Deep browns work effortlessly back to trending silver jewelry and silver studded accessories, while also pairing well with gold jewelry and metallics to those who prefer it.

Colors to Wear With Dark Brown

Rock the fall 2024 color fashion trend with seven flawless color combinations we love!

Brown on Brown, A Monochrome Look

Stack shades of brown and mix textures like suede and leather to create a masterful monochrome look.

Brown and Blue, Collegiate Casual 

Pair brown with your deep navy sweaters or rich blue denims to create a casual-cool combination for everyday and office looks.

Brown and Red, A Classic Statement

Wear a pop of red in your accessories, sweater or shoe with chocolate brown as a seamless statement piece. Mix in creams, denim and navy for a sharp casual look.

Brown and Cream, Cozy Fall Neutrals

Pairing deep brown with creamy neutrals like ivory, camel and tan feel effortless for fall and winter!

Brown on Black, Sleek Neutrals

You may have heard that mixing brown with black is a fashion faux pas, but that’s because mixing the two can be a delicate balance. If this is your first time “breaking the rules”, there’s one easy trick to keep in mind when making this combination work: Make your accessories all the same color! Keeping your bag, shoes and belt harmonious will help bring together and define your outfit.

Try Something Unexpected: Brown with Pastels

Brown works great back to pastel pink, blue and yellow! Use this combination idea as an understated statement look.

Brown with Prints and Patterns

Soften bold patterns by pairing back to brown instead of black. Seek out brown-based patterns and trending animal print for easy pairing!

Shop Deep Brown Wardrobe Staples

Complete your seasonal wardrobe with the fall winter fashion color of 2024! Shop our favorite deep brown wardrobe staples below.

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How to Wear White Denim: Understanding Your Ideal Shade of White

White denim is trending for Spring 2024, but the options are a little more nuanced than what you may have thought… Did you know that the shade of white you wear can change how flattering the piece is on your body?
This is all thanks to your color season. Understanding your unique seasonal color palette can help you select the correct shade of white that will make your skin tone look radiant. Don’t know your season yet? Use Los Angeles Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher‘s exclusive discount code for 10% off ColorGuru’s Essential Color Palette service, which will not only tell you what your most flattering seasonal palette is, but also guide you on the best jewelry, makeup colors & more. Discount Code: MegGallagher10

A Visual Example: Wearing The Best White In Your Seasonal Palette

There are a total of 12 seasonal palettes (3 sub-categories within each of the 4 seasons) you can be placed within ColorGuru. ColorGuru offers celebrity examples within each sub-palette. We’ve taken four of ColorGuru’s celebrity examples (Zooey Deschanel, Julianne Moore, Kate Hudson and Reece Witherspoon) and show them wearing the most flattering white, as shown in their color palette:

Want to see Meg Gallagher’s Pinterest board, How to Wear White Denim? Click the image below.

White Jeans Outfit Ideas & Trending Silhouettes

Trending denim silhouettes include a varying mix of oversized volume, moderately slim (but not skinny), high-rise and low-rise. Try out a voluminous pleated trouser jean, barrel leg, wide leg, flare jean, relaxed straight leg or slim extra long straight leg. Sneakers, flats, Uggs, slides, loafers, sandals and Mary Janes are popular shoes for Spring, especially with regular length, cropped or ankle length jeans. To balance out the volume of full legged and extra long legged jeans, pair them with slingback heels, heeled sandals and kitted heels.

White Denim Skirts, Maxi, Midi & Mini

Maxi, midi and mini skirts are all coming back for Spring! Most popular are the cream maxi pencil skirts with their ability to transition from casual wear, to stylish outings and can be easily elevated to suit professional settings.

White Denim Jackets

Whether oversized or fitted, wear your white denim jacket over your favorite floral dress, with jeans or skirts as a reliable top layer.

White Denim Shirts

A Sharp Look for Spring: Wear white head to toe in a stylish white western denim shirt paired with white denim.

White Denim Jumpsuits and Dresses

We love denim jumpsuits and dresses as a casual option for spring and summer to wear with flats, sandals and sneakers!

White Denim Shorts, An Easier Wear in 2024

We’re loving the fresh, elevated look of white denim shorts in 2024! Play with length and volume to find the most flattering shorts for you. Variations like barrel-leg capri shorts, voluminous pleated trouser denim shorts and longer a-line styles make shorts more flattering and an easier wear for untoned thighs or those who desire extra coverage.

The White Denim Shopping Edit

The best in white denim, hand-picked by Los Angeles Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher and her team. Shop on-trend white jeans, shorts, skirts, dresses, jumpsuits, jackets and shirts here.

Want the perfect wardrobe for Spring 2024? Learn more about Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher’s styling services here.

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How to Wear An Oversized Blazer

Being that the oversized blazer trend has graduated from trend to an outright wardrobe staple for the past few seasons, we thought some focus on how to wear this versatile piece was well worth an article. For New York, it’s the it-piece to transition you into Fall, layer with sweaters and coats in winter, and to carry you through the defrost of Spring. For LA, it’s a reliable essential top layer that will take you through the mild temperatures of Fall and Winter, and transition with you into Spring! Read on for some of our favorite oversized blazer outfit ideas, the nuances of 2023-2024 blazer silhouettes and how to style oversized blazer pieces with belts and accessories.

Stylist Hack: Buying your first blazer? Start off easy in ultra wearable trendless colorways of White, Camel and Black. This will serve as one of your most trusted layers, easily pairing with most any outfit from jeans to dresses! 

A Style Evolution, How Oversized Blazers Have Changed in 2023-2024

While we’re still seeing the coat-like layerable boxy pieces we’ve become familiar with, leading into 2024 we’re seeing dynamic angular pieces with shape-defining features like exaggerated shoulders, cinched and scooped waists, bell hips, collarless and crop-top jackets.

How to Style an Oversized Blazer

This super forgiving garment is easy-wear for a wide range of body types, and has endless styling capabilities. Belt it for a defined waist, don a cropped blazer to play with proportion, or let your longline piece fall straight down to give off a slimming balance!
Los Angeles Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher has key advice for how to style oversized jacket silhouettes for petites and curvy or full busted women:
For curvy and full-busted women, size down on oversized silhouettes to keep all the trend-right nuances within the shoulder and sleeve without all the bulk.
For petites, keeping the fabric off your wrists is KEY to pulling off an oversized silhouette. Roll up your sleeve, or use a jewelry-like sleeve push-up sleeve garter like this one to gently hold the sleeve in place.

Transform Your Blazer at the Lapel: Add a cool brooch or turn the collar up.

Women’s Oversized Blazer Outfit Ideas We Love

Some outfit inspiration for wearing your oversized blazer in Fall/Winter 2023 & 2024.

Update your wardrobe for fall! Contact Meg or check out her styling services here.

Want more oversized blazer womens outfit ideas? Check out how to wear an oversized blazer in 2023-2024 on our Pinterest Board:

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Prepare yourself for inspiration, outfit ideas and an in-depth look at how to wear the most versatile trend for Fall 2023, the “Pop of Red“! Scroll to the bottom to shop our favorite red pieces we’re adding to our wardrobes.
Prepare your wardrobe for Fall/Winter 23 with the help of Los Angeles Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher! A list of Meg’s wardrobe styling services can be found here.

Why red? The runway’s shift from fuchsia to classic red can only be characterized by the ever-growing obsession with sustainable anti-trend movement, Quiet Luxury. Long-lasting coveted neutrals are made exciting with bright pops of a color with boundless potential: Red!
Effortlessly paired with denim, olive, black, gray, white, cream, camel and brown, red accent pieces are ideal for wardrobe building. The rise of Vivienne Westwood-esque tartan plaids and thin pinstripes lend itself to pops of red both in pairing and within fabrics themselves.

How to Wear All Shades of Red

You may have heard that different color seasons need to wear different shades of red. While everyone looks good in true red, you’ll run into plenty of pieces that fall into a cool or warm category. The author at PrettyYourWorld.com offers a helpful chart to find your perfect red:

While it’s helpful to know which reds flatter you most, it’s also possible to wear reds that don’t fall under your season’s best colors. Following the pop of red trend is the easiest way to achieve this! Wearing difficult shades of red away from your face as an accent, or surrounding the red accent to ground your outfit with a more flattering color are two simple solutions.

Fall 2023 Pop of Red Outfit Ideas

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Why Mary Janes and Flats are Trending in 2023

Let Mary Janes and flats replace your spring/summer sneakers for an on-trend comfortable shoe that will carry you straight into Fall! We’ve gathered the best outfit ideas to help you wear these classic shoe silhouettes in any occasion. Want to get straight to the shopping? Scroll to the bottom for our article for stylist picks on the best must-have Mary Janes and flats for 2023.

Prepare your wardrobe for Fall/Winter 23 with the help of Los Angeles Personal Stylist Meg Gallagher! A list of Meg’s wardrobe styling services can be found here.

Mary Janes and Flats Work Outfit Ideas

Mary Janes and flats are great with trousers and skirts for a sleek, professional shoe at work!

How to Wear Mary Jane Flats With Jeans

Check out these easy casual work and weekender looks! We love Mary Janes and flats as easy walking shoes that give a classy alternative to a sneaker.

How to Wear Mary Janes and Flats With Midi Skirts

Great for both summer and fall, we love midi slip skirts and denim skirts paired with sleek flats.

Mary Janes and Flats with Shorts and Mini Skirts, A Summer to Fall Transitional Outfit

Transition from hot weather into fall with these shorts and mini skirt outfit ideas! As the weather begins to cool down, you can also add sheer tights to cover your legs.

2023 Fall Style Outfit Ideas

Wear your Mary Janes and flats with sweaters, leathers, trousers, coats and knits for a Fall-forward ensemble.

Mary Janes and Flats with Dresses

Take a break from heels with dresses for an equally classic (but much more comfortable) shoe.

Try wearing Mary Janes with Socks

Mary Janes with socks were seen all over the runway for 2023, not to mention all the celebrities that have faithfully followed suit to the trend. This whimsical styling of the classic shoe gives credence to the cooler seasons ahead, adding just enough coverage to keep this shoe as a staple straight into winter.

French Girl Style with Mary Janes and Flats

Achieve timeless French girl style by pairing your Mary Janes and flats with stripes, hosiery, classic white shirts and cropped tailored tweed jackets!

Going Out in Mary Janes

It may surprise you that Mary Janes are a fabulous shoe option for going out! Choose a silhouette with a block heel for a comfortable heel alternative with your mini skirts and mini dresses. Pair it with hosiery to really lean into Fall 2023 trends.

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In response to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (2023), a flurry of fuchsia and baby pink outfits saturate the looks of influencers and celebrities alike under the exceptionally fabulous title BARBIECORE (AKA – “Barbiemania“)! While the trend may come off as over-the-top or kitschy to some, you may not want to write off the color mania just yet. There’s a very good reason for the obsession, and it’s a lot more wearable than you’d think!

Want insight on how to creatively insert trend into your wardrobe? Check out Los Angeles Stylist Meg Gallagher’s expert wardrobe styling services here.

Easy to Wear, Easy to Pair

The great thing about fuchsia is that it’s one of those insanely easy-to-wear colors that looks good on pretty much everyone. Yep, that’s right – Fuchsia is a mix of warm and cool, effectively allowing this universal color to work back to all sorts of skin tones and outfit combinations!
The fuchsia craze can be traced all the way back to Valentino’s AW22 Show. Much like their famously unforgettable Valentino Garavani Platform Pumps, the AW22 Show proved to be influential in it’s entirety – interchanging monochromatic black ensembles with head-to-toe fuchsia, which Pierpaolo Piccioli utilized to “intensify the senses”. 

The sweeter side of Barbiecore lies upon accents of baby pink, which serves as a less in-your-face alternative to the ferocity and strength of fuchsia. This “soft-side” approach to Barbiecore is great for those who want to add some excitement into their wardrobe without as much of the visual dominance.

Barbiecore In the Work Office

It’s no secret that Barbie has an extensive career history. Whether it’s becoming a computer engineer, architect, veterinarian, business executive or even President of the United States… Barbie shows a keen knowledge of power colors via eye-catching accent pieces and statement suits – ALL in her signature Mattel pink!

Channel Barbie’s occupational successes into your own work life via the form of a power suit, statement blazer, or pop of color in your outfit.

Going Out in Barbiecore Aesthetic

Fuchsia’s ability to universally flatter and pair back to a multitude of colors makes this shade a great alternative to the LBD. And if you want to keep the black dress, try adding a fuchsia bag or shoe as a powerful accent piece! 

Running Errands in Barbiecore 

Give your casual wardrobe some love with a pop of pink! Even a change as simple as replacing a hat, sock or tennis shoe with a pink alternative can create personality in your wardrobe that makes your errands or workout routine a little bit brighter.

Barbiecore Clothes for Fall

Here are some pink and fuchsia outerwear outfit ideas that will lead you into Fall!

How to wear Outfits with Fuchsia Bottoms

Here are some barbiecore aesthetic outfits we love that incorporate a pop color bottom. 

How to wear Outfits with Fuchsia Tops

We love these outfits that show off a pop of color on the top!

Shop Barbiecore Pieces We Love

These are the allstar pieces you can buy that will serve you WELL beyond the trend. Utilize these pieces as tribute to power in work life, a pick-me-up in your casualwear, and as added flair in your going out outfits. 

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A Stylist’s Take on Mastering Monochrome Outfits: Neutrals Make Chic Staples

Meg Gallagher, Los Angeles Personal Stylist For Women loves taking the monochromatic look to it’s chicest potential in the form of classic neutrals. Utilizing neutrals has no shortage of advantages – after all, it’s economical! The endless versatility neutral pieces bring into a closet brands this trend as a no-brainer wardrobe investment for contemporary women and daring fashionistas alike. Check out our easy-to-follow monochrome outfit ideas for casual, workwear and going out below.

The Monochromatic Look, A Simple Formula Explained

What makes monochromatic style work is a deliberate mix of pattern and texture to create depth within your outfit. Breaking up each layer with contrasting fabrics creates the necessary intrigue to keep your outfit from looking too flat, or “boring”. This formula is especially essential to creating casual aesthetic monochrome outfits. Relaxed pieces benefit the most from the elevation of contrasting accessories, shoes and outer layers in materials like shiny leather, textured rope or knit.

Check out the outfit below for an expert texture-mixing monochrome outfit in sage green. The harmony between color and texture keeps this quiet luxury look upscale, despite the casual bend.

Casual Monochromatic Outfits

Three easy-wear casual neutral outfit ideas. Shop the looks below:

Monochromatic Work Outfits

Shop three versatile chic work outfits for summer. Shop the looks below:

Going Out Monochrome Outfits For Date Night

Three monochrome outfit ideas for going out, date nights or events. Shop the looks below:

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New Ways to Style Your Winter Outfits in 2023

If you’ve felt uninspired by the paired-down minimalism popularized in the past few years, you are going to LOVE the tasteful dose of decadence in 2023’s newest layering trend. We have four easy ways to pull your outfits into a new era! These distinctly 2023 outfit layering ideas are easy to copy with pieces you likely already have in your closet. However, in case you’re needing an update to some of these basic layering pieces, we’ve included our favorite must-have layerables at the end of this post.

Meg Gallagher specializes in both capsule and complete wardrobes, which offer extended wearability and layering in your outfits for years to come. If you’ve ever wanted a professionally curated wardrobe with every essential piece covered, wardrobe styling services by Meg Gallagher, Personal Stylist Los Angeles can be found here!

Why is Layering Trending Right Now?

Layering is sustainable. Layering to create new outfits extends the life of your pieces, leading to a longer lasting wardrobe. While some of these layering styles borrow direct inspiration from all too familiar 90’s and early 2000’s looks, it’s no wonder that sustainability-conscious Gen Z is popularizing the trend.

Layering is perfect for winter. Beat the chill of winter with a little extra (stylish!) coverage.

Layering fills in the negative space. Layering can add new colors, textures, pattern and contrast to an outfit for added interest.

Dress up or dress down with layers! Adding layers can blur the line between elevated and casual by mixing contrasting shapes, textures and materials.

Use a Turtleneck as Your Base Layer

Layer a Blouse or Sweater Vest Over a Turtleneck

Keep a little warmer in the winter by layering your turtleneck under button ups and sweater vests! We love this added layer for the added texture and depth it brings into an outfit. This look is great for the office or going out! Don’t want your turtleneck bunching up under all those layers? Check out our favorite turtleneck one-piece linked a the end of this article.

Layer a Turtleneck Under Dresses

We love this look for adding warmth to dresses, and helping to make low-cut dresses more wearable. Finish off the look with tights, trousers or jeans underneath to really round out the look. Try this idea for events, workwear and going out!

2. Hosiery with Slingbacks

Hosiery creates a sheer, delicate layer that encourages creative ways to fill in blank space. Patterned tights and hosiery in pop colors are great ways to create contrast in your outfit. We also love how simple sheer tights can elevate your pieces and create a touch of decadence! Slingback heels suit this trend best, as the shape of the shoe shows off your hosiery from front to back while complimenting sheer stockings with strong, angular shapes.

3. How To Layer a Dress Over Pants

This ultra creative layering trend extends the wearability of your dresses while allowing you a little extra warmth in the winter season. Brace yourself for 5 easy ways to achieve a layered dress over pants look!

Convert Your Dress Into a Tunic

Replace a tunic top with a dress, and pair it with trousers! This look is great for work and also works as an elevated look for events.

Make it Monochrome

Pair your dress with same color trousers for bold head to toe color, or pair the look with likeminded neutrals! Monochrome looks give the perfect opportunity to play with added textures like layering leather trousers underneath for shine, or adding a contrast textured bag or accessory to the outfit!

Dress it Down with Jeans

If you want to extend the wearability of your dresses, try wearing jeans underneath for a cheeky date outfit! Does your office allow denim? You can also copy this dress over jeans look for an elevated work outfit idea.

Replace Your Duster Coat with Button Up Dresses

Replace your duster coat, trench coat or top layer with a long flowing button up dress! This look is fabulous for going out, date night, events and as a work outfit when paired with trousers.

How to Layer Patterned Dresses

Making an outfit with patterned dresses is easy! First, identify the base, pop colors or accents in your pattern. Then, match the surrounding pieces to one of those colors. You can either mimic the pop-color, accent or base in the pieces that surround it, OR choose a color that compliments it.
A visual example of how it works: The lavender base color of the first dress pairs well with light blue. The middle outfit has a pop of mid-blue in the pattern, which is paired with mid-blue denim. The final outfit has cream accents, which is paired with a cream top, accessory and shoes.

4. Adding a Layer with Gloves

Just like with the tights, layering with gloves is another creative way to fill in negative space with texture and color. Our favorite way to wear gloves in 2023 is to pair the glove color with your coat, so that the piece looks like an extension of your outerwear! This monochrome approach to gloves adds flawless chicness to your outfit, and warmth, too.

Four Creative Ways to Pair Your Gloves

Pictured first are sheer gloves. We love how sheer gloves add visual interest to an outfit, especially when paired with contrasting textures like a two-piece heathered knit!
Pictured second is an outfit with grounded accent colors. Pairing your gloves with your buttons, shoes, bag or accessories is a great way to solidify your outfit.
Pictured third is a monochrome pop color ensemble. While this look is more of a statement, we can’t help but applaud this bold approach to pairing a monochrome gloves outfit.
Pictured last is a contrast color ensemble. Pairing a colored glove with a monochrome outfit adds interest to the look without risking the wearability of your pieces.

Layering Must-Haves We Love

If you need to replace your basics or want an update to the layerable pieces in your wardrobe, look no further! These are our favorite layerable pieces for 2023 that will serve as the most wearable pieces in your wardrobe! Shop our favorites and must-haves below.

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