Layer Up

It’s officially in-between season: one day it’s winter, the next it’s full-on spring. The key to always being prepared? Layers, layers, and more layers. Here, find FFC’s 4 unexpected ways to combine your winter and spring pieces into easy, super chic looks for any day of the week.

Look #1

Take a springy silk slip dress and use it as a fun top layer over a pair of skinny denim and a cotton turtleneck. If the temperature rises during the day, you can ditch the turtleneck, or if it cools off, just toss on a long cardigan sweater to top it off.

Look #2

Mixing tailored and casual pieces in one look can veer towards appearing messy if not done right—the key to staying polished is keeping everything tonal. This gray-scale ensemble is the perfect example: distressed black denim on the bottom balances out well with the long gray pinstripe blazer with heather gray V-neck sweater and lightweight white cotton T poking out underneath. The icing on the cake? The dove gray cashmere scarf.

Look #3

The tweed sheath dress is an essential spring and fall piece, and it’s not too early to break it now right now. Simply toss on a chunky wool sweater over the top and pair with boots. Have a mid-day presentation? Lose the sweater and swap the boots for a pair of heels, instant polish.

Look #4

For a super cozy look that’s both relaxed and put-together, take a lesson from this insouciant pairing: sweatshirt maxi skirt + chunky knitted sweater + oversized cashmere scarf. Just add a pair of sneakers and go.