Checking in to share a quick example of layering when it’s still warm out. We tend to have a drawn out summer here in Sydney, so despite my desire to start layering on knitwear, trenches, scarves and the like, I’m usually still reaching for my denim shorts in mid-April. An easy way to do this though is to add on layers which still reveal some skin.
Wearing DISSH black maxi dress; Raey sleeveless blazer (jacket version – 50% off); YSL slides; Polene mini bag; Arms of Eve sunglasses; Mejuri earrings
This sleeveless, munched up blazer is a good example of this. The bold shoulders create shape and have a bit of drama to them. Adding something to the overall silhouette. It also has a belt, which I’ve chosen not to wear here but an option if I want to think about building my outfit in thirds. Not to mention that it’s a deep midnight navy, so a subtle shift in hue from the faded black tone of the dress. As a “third” piece, it’s also reasonable flimsy; a quality I wouldn’t normally consider attractive, but hear me out. It’s breathable and has a soft structure to it (strong through the shoulders and tapered back through the body), so doesn’t add too much bulk or trap in additional heat.
Another easy option would be to look for a thin piece of knitwear. Perhaps something with a sheer quality, that can be tied over the shoulders, worn cross the body like a sash, or tied around the waist. Part of this helps to break up the outfit, and add in a point of difference. Something else for the eye to settle on.
