As we approach the end of summer and the days gradually draw in as we move into Autumn and then Winter, you will be looking to wrap up more. Does that mean you should stop wearing those dresses that you feel so good in? No, you can wear even midi dresses if you think carefully about layering. To give you some ideas, we are going to discuss some layering options you might want to try out this year.

Why Layer?

Layering is not so much about covering over something – it’s about building up a look. Taking one main ingredient – in this situation a stunning midi dress and embellishing it and pairing it with different elements to create a complete and refined look. While protecting your exposed skin when the temperature drops so that you can still dress bold and daringly.

For a Truly Glamorous Look

If you really want to turn heads, whether you are heading to the office or on a hot date, taking full advantage of the growing trend for head to toe colour is a great way to go about it. When layering your midi dress this way, it doesn’t really mean all pieces of clothing have to be the exact same colour or hues of the same colour, but there must be a theme.

Think about the overall colour you want to stand out and then layer your midi dress with a matching wrap coat, accessories and sext stiletto-heeled ankle boots – if you can bear it.

Something Warm, Cosy and Homely

If ever there was a time when the cosy look was most apt, it was Autumn and Winter. However, just because you are going down the cosy look, that doesn’t mean you need to compromise on bringing out the inner fashionista. Knitwear has had a resurgence in recent years and fortunately if you are looking to layer those hot midi dresses, so they are ready for the colder weather, one of the best ways to do it is with some fine knitwear.

Consider pairing it with a cable knit cardigan, an extra-large fisherman-style jumper with as many woollen accessories as you can cope with and a thick pair of striking and seductive opaque tights with some heeled boots.

Get the Couture Look

If you have been keeping a keen eye on what’s hot and not on the catwalks in recent years, you will know that chiffon layering has been everywhere. We have even seen Dior models being dressed by designers in some truly stunning dresses that have been covered over with chiffon maxis.

You will also have likely seen that there are more and more see-through chiffon midi dresses appearing on the high street and in wholesaler retailers like Stylewise Direct. Don’t be put off or hide from these bold garments that appear to be very flimsy and have a lack of lining. Instead, embrace them and consider one that is fairly plain and unembellished and then wears it over your best midi dress for a clever, soft-focus, almost gauzy appearance.