How to Layer a Basic Dress

Start with a plain basic dress.  It doesn’t have to necessarily be stripe but it’s the one I chose for this tutorial.  Now, there’s nothing wrong with wearing your dress as it is BUT this is a layering tutorial and I’m here to help.

Add a layer underneath.  If you are using a black dress or if you want take a risk, add a plaid or printed shirt underneath.  I used a denim shirt because they go with almost everything!  TIP: add a  cami on top of the shirt you put underneath the dress to avoid extra bulk and lines from the buttons.

Add some tights.  Any kind or color your heart fancies.  This tutorial is best for the Fall and Winter months so if you live in an area where it gets really cold, you will definitely want/need some tights.

Add a belt.  If you don’t layer the proper way, it can make you look bulky.  Why not eliminate the bulk and accentuate your waist or just add the belt for an additional layer.  It also separates the dress away from any other layer you add on top of it.

Add socks.  This is an optional step but for those cold months, the more the merrier.  You could also add leg warmers.

Add shoes.  Booties or knee boots with work best, especially if you did step 5 and added socks or leg warmers.

Add a vest.  A jacket, fur vest any top later for a finishing touch.

Add accessories.  You can’t complete your look without them.  I chose a plain chunky gold necklace since I had enough going on with the stripes.  If you choose a plain dress however, add some colorful chunky jewelry.