Summer Layering: 5 ways to do it right

Layering is a trend which is always associated with winters, but in summers it is a great way to add a new dimension to your outfit. A fringe jacket over a simple dress, a cape over your favorite denims or layered kurtas, summer layering adds an edge.

On those scorching summer days when you want to be comfortable yet look super stylish, summer layering is a great option.

Read on to find some amazing ways to layer your summer outfits.

1. Cape with jeans

Summers or winters we cannot let go of our favorite denims. On casual day outs pair your favorite denim, skinny or ripped with a tank top and for that added style throw over a cape.

You can also mix and match prints to create a riot of colours and patterns – print on print is anyway a major trend this season. Find out more about how to rock print on print. 

Love the way Deepika Padukone has styled her ripped denims and tank top with an abstract cape. You can be vacation ready and even party ready in such a pretty outfit.

2. Kurtas with jackets

Kurtas teamed up with jackets is the simplest way of summer layering. Wear it for work or for a movie outing, this trend is here to stay.

Confused what to wear for your bestie’s mehndi? How about a long straight kurta paired with a flowy anarkali jacket. It’ll keep you comfortable and make a classy style statement.

Know more about kurtas and jacket trend here.

Layer up your favorite kurta with an embroidered koti or a waistcoat for an indo-western look. Pastels are the flavor of the season and in summers they become all the more popular. Take cues from Kareena Kapoor Khan on summer layering and give a plain white suit a new look. PS – Ignore the bad picture quality, just couldn’t resist sharing this.

3. Layered dresses

If dresses are your pick for summers, then you’ll love layered dresses. Why wear a plain dress when you can layer it up.

You can pick up a layered dress or create one by wearing a shrug or a fringed jacket in the same hue. This gives an allusion of layers and looks super stylish.

Flaunt them at a lunch outing or at work and you’ll surely not be bothered by the heat. Adding boho silver accessories is a good idea!

4. Kimono with shorts

We got you sorted for your beach vacay!

Kimono has been such a loved trend. It is great to add a dash of color to a monotone outfit, perfect for vacations!

This time for your beach vacation wear shorts and a halter top, pair it with a vivid bright colored kimono, boho necklace, tie-up flats, and a straw hat.

5. Formal touch

Break the monotony of boring formals and rock summer layering even at work.

Palazzo with waistcoats and slim fit pants with a shrug are two options in which you can add the fun of layering to your formal wear.

For an office party or a semi-formal event you can also team up a plain jumpsuit with a colourful koti or an anarkali jacket.

Which is your pick out of these for summer layering this season? And if you have a way to style layers in summers, do share it with us in the comments below. Follow us on all our social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram for many exciting stories and lots of fun.