{"id":7774,"date":"2014-08-01T14:18:25","date_gmt":"2014-08-01T12:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=7774"},"modified":"2014-08-01T14:18:25","modified_gmt":"2014-08-01T12:18:25","slug":"how-to-layer-your-clothes-for-warmth-and-comfort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/how-to-layer-your-clothes-for-warmth-and-comfort\/","title":{"rendered":"How to layer your clothes for warmth and comfort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is here and it looks like she\u2019s here to stay. While many women relish the colder temperatures\u00a0for the promise of luxe knits, tailored <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/7828\/Coats+%26+Jackets\/\" target=\"_blank\">coats<\/a> and winter boots, many are left wondering how to sneakily add that extra t-shirt or\u00a0jersey in a bid to keep warm. The answer to your winter woes? Layering &#8211; and lots of it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fotor0731144221.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7776\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fotor0731144221-272x300.png\" alt=\"Image via shopfrankies.tumblr.com\" width=\"272\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>The art of layering clothing is a smart way to ensure you stay warm, while utilising the clothes in your existing wardrobe (granted you\u2019ll need to stock up on some winter essentials) and wearing them &#8211; without looking like the Michelin man.<\/p>\n<p>Simply follow these handy tips to help you transition those spring outfits and woollen wonders for perfect winter pairing&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/fashion.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7788\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/fashion.jpg\" alt=\"fashion\" width=\"700\" height=\"322\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all about proportions. The trick? Opt for a comfy first layer such as a plain long-sleeved tee or vest, and build from there. Ensure this layer is fitted to avoid feeling\/looking frumpy. Next up is your desired outer-layer (the one everybody actually sees). Play around with different textures and colours; it\u2019s been proven that what you wear affects your mood. Think <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/7898\/Cardigans+%26+Sweaters\/\" target=\"_blank\">knits<\/a>, slogan sweaters or pretty blouses and check shirts. You can also add a chunky cardigan; whether it\u2019s the standard or of the \u2018grandma\u2019 or the \u2018boyfriend\u2019 variety, they\u2019re all sneaky ways to keep warm and look trendy in the midst of all the brrrr. Feel free to finish off your ensemble with one of this season\u2019s essentials; a coat, parka, leather jacket or bomber jacket, to boost your street cred.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/fc9863598b283ba108ea2e540ee170a6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7780\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/fc9863598b283ba108ea2e540ee170a6-219x300.jpg\" alt=\"Image via rockinthatbling.com\" width=\"180\" height=\"246\" \/><\/a>Top tips for layering:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/417\/Accessories\/\" target=\"_blank\">Accessorise<\/a>! One of the golden rules to transform any outfit and essential when piling on the winter gear. Simply spruce up your jersey with a statement necklace and finish off with some structured rings and chunky jewellery.<\/li>\n<li>Scarves are a good way to keep warm and bring your outfit together. Experiment with some prints to avoid feeling grey and drab when the weather seems to be just that.<\/li>\n<li>Stockings are a good way to keep you warm underneath your jeans\/ pants too!<\/li>\n<li>Belt it! Cinch in your waist and bring your outfit together by simply throwing on a waist belt. If you are more voluptuous than the average supermodel, wear your belt under your breastbone for an empire effect. This adds structure and balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There you have it \u2013 layering 101 for winter. Happy styling!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Winter is here and it looks like she\u2019s here to stay. While many women relish the colder temperatures\u00a0for the promise of luxe knits, tailored coats and winter boots, many are left wondering how to sneakily add that extra t-shirt or\u00a0jersey in a bid to keep warm. The answer to your winter woes? Layering &#8211; and<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-layer-your-clothes-for-warmth-and-comfort\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[832,834],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7774"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7774"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7774\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7774"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}