When temperatures drop, your wardrobe doesn't have to get boring. Layering knitwear over dresses, skirts, and tops is the art of staying warm without sacrificing style. Here is how.
Cardigan + Dress
The easiest layer. A cardigan over a midi dress transforms a summer piece into a fall outfit. Match the cardigan color to the dress, or contrast deliberately (cream cardigan over a burgundy dress).
Oversized Sweater + Mini Skirt + Tall Boots
The quintessential fall outfit. An oversized sweater (tucked or half-tucked) over a mini skirt with knee-high boots. The proportions are everything.
Pullover + Maxi Skirt
A fitted pullover tucked into a flowing maxi skirt creates a bohemian-chic silhouette. Add a belt at the waist for definition.
Cardigan as a Top
Button your cardigan all the way up and wear it AS a top — no shirt underneath. With high-waist jeans or a skirt, this is the minimalist trend that keeps coming back. Our cardigans (64 styles) include cropped and full-length options.
The Layering Order
- Base: Thin, fitted (a dress, a blouse, a tee)
- Mid: Knitwear (sweater, cardigan, pullover)
- Outer: Structure (jacket or coat)
Each layer should be slightly thicker than the last. Don't put a chunky sweater under a tight blazer — the proportions won't work.
