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Wear Your Favorite Pieces More Often—The Art of Layering

April 13th, 2016 at 2:00am

There’s a conundrum that every fashion-forward Fashionista/o (or, really, any college student) faces. Tell me if this sounds familiar. You don’t want to wear the same thing every day; but also you have a single hanging rod you consider a “closet” and a budget that is just as thin.

Just because your closet space and bank account may not be robust, doesn’t mean your sense of style has to be limited. There is a simple trick to maximizing your wardrobe that allows you to wear your favorite pieces more often and in totally different ways. The trick is mastering the art of layering!

Check out our simple steps and advice on how to build your look around your favorite pieces. Layer your way to fashion for six looks without spending a dime!

THE TRUSTY STANDBY: Start with your favorite pair of denim and a basic white T-shirt. This look is classic and a great choice on its own.

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FEMININE TOUCH: Don’t reserve your lacy tops just for the occasional date night. Toss on a lingerie-inspired camisole over your T-shirt to tone down the sass and turn up the style.

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GAME CHANGER: Your choice of jacket can totally transform a look. We love the idea of throwing on a suede moto jacket to transform the look from feminine to edgy.

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TWO-FOR-ONE: Don’t feel like you are limited by your jean’s silhouette. Your relaxed skinnies can instantly become cropped boyfriend jeans with a simple flick of the wrist (and one or two rolls of the hem).

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IT’S ALL IN THE BAG: The simple choice of choosing a carryall over a clutch totally transforms a look. Rotate your bag selection without changing a thing for completely different looks.

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WRAP IT UP: Scarfs are a closet staple and take up literally no room. Layer on your favorite scarf depending on your mood, weather and/or #OOTD selfie.

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Special thanks to Anna Coke for the original photos.

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