Happy Monday blogger fam, how is everyone doing? Well I hope the answer is doing well, staying safe and that your week is off to a great start. And if it isn’t, well tomorrow is always a new day to turn things around!
I don’t know what the weather is like in your neck of the woods but Fall has definitely shown up here in the last week. The leaves have started changing, the air is crisp and I officially had to turn on the furnace for the first time today. So today’s post in partnership with Woman Within is perfect timing as we are going to talk about casual layering. And while this post is sponsored by Woman Within , all opinions are my own as always.
I hope you are all as excited as I am to see something new content from Woman Within as much as I am. 2020 has been a tough year and I am so grateful to have relationships with amazing brands like WW. So make sure you stayed tuned as I have lots of fun content to share over the coming months.
When Woman Within asked me to share some tips for creating the perfect layers I was excited because layers are what get me through Fall and Winter. Because my internal temperature runs warm I don’t often wear super heavy pieces because I could easily get too hot and let’s face it I just can’t take that one piece off can I? Well I guess I could but let’s not lol…
I think a lot of woman live with the preconceived notion that wearing layers makes you look heavier because they add bulk. And while I could have a whole conversation about why you shouldn’t care about an outfit making you look heavier, let’s focus on how you can layer for a great fit and look and feel fabulous while doing it. And I say some things are just more practical! One of the many lessons I think we have learned this past six months is that comfort and function are important.
I used this mindset when I set out to create this casual cozy layered look. I wanted something that was functional, still felt put together, cute and showed off my lover of colour, print and texture.
If you had told me five years ago that I would be wearing leggings as often as I do now I would not have believed you. I was so self conscious and thought I had to be covered to my knees when I did wear them. But over the years not only did my mind set change but also my need for more practical options took over.
These stretch cotton leggings from Woman Within are some of my faves. They have great stretch and a comfy waistband and they are a great weight fabric. I also love that they come in a tonne of different colours and prints as well as lengths. And they go up to a size 40! I chose charcoal grey for this look instead of traditional black to switch things up. Remember there are a lot of great neutrals you can wear besides black. I am wearing a size 30/32, my typical Woman Within size.
To start my layering process I always look for a great basic like this tunic length t-shirt. Woman Within has one of the best selections of quality basics that are available up to size 40 that I have ever seen. And not only is there a great selection but they offer them at a very affordable price point. You can get this t-shirt in 3/4 sleeves, long sleeves and sleeveless versions as well as different necklines. And the colour and print options are endless. I chose a v-neck and short sleeves because those are my personal faves. I also really like that they offer a tunic length as it works perfectly with leggings. This bold teal colour was the perfect choice for this look.
For my next layer we have this gorgeous plaid pin tucked flannel shirt. This shirt is what inspired my whole outfit. Purple and teal are my favourite colours so I couldn’t help but be drawn to it. And both plaid and flannel are big trends for Fall. I like the pin tuck detail because it gives it a more feminine vibe and the scooped hemline gives it a great shape. A shirt like this is great for layering because you can button it up and wear it on its own or you can wear a t-shirt underneath and keep it open like I did here. The material is a nice weight so it doesn’t feel too heavy. And if you aren’t a fan of vibrant colours or prints they have solid colours and smaller prints that you can chose from.
My last layer is this cozy fleece vest in this amazing shade of purple. Another thing that Woman Within does really well is offer a great selection of outerwear pieces. It is really challenging to find outerwear in extended sizes and I really appreciate that they offer it up to a size 40. And they don’t break the bank! I liked the idea of a vest because I am not quite ready to wear a full jacket but the fleece offers some warmth and that cold weather feel. I chose this colour to play off the colours in the plaid shirt but you could easily pair it with a black or grey to keep to a more neutral palette. I did size up in this to a 34/36 so that I had extra room for layering.
So how do you add some pizazz to an outfit that is pretty casual? You wear a cute shoe of course! This outfit would look great with a pair of sneakers but I decided to pair it with these printed velvet mules from Woman Within because I couldn’t resist the pattern play and paisley. Mules are a HUGE trend for Fall and I am all here for it. They are a shoe I can wear and they let me go sockless lol while wearing a closed in toe. I am wearing an 8 1/2 WW. Because everything else was so colourful I just added a cute black bucket bag and a teal earring.
Well there you have it folks, I hope you love this easy layered look as much as I do! Questions? Leave me a comment below.
Special thanks to Rebecca of Rebecca Northcott Photography for capturing these images.
Shirt by WOMAN WITHIN | T-Shirt by WOMAN WITHIN | Leggings by WOMAN WITHIN | Vest by WOMAN WITHIN | Mules by WOMAN WITHIN|
