The layered look: The principle quickly explained & the best basics

The famous layered look is not a novelty. Nature makes it and here, which is why the famous layer principle is also colloquially called Zwiebellook. Similar to the individual layers of a bulb, the many layers of clothing layered on top of each other also protect the body from cold and wind. Top athletes in particular, such as cyclists and marathon runners, who also do outdoor sports in winter, have been benefiting from this for decades. Why is the layered look worthwhile not only in sports, but also in everyday life? It’s simple: a heavy winter coat and a large knitted sweater may protect you from catching a cold outside, but if you head for the warm ambience of a nearby café after a short walk through the snowy city center, you’ll quickly get too warm inside. Thanks to the layered look, you can then take off one layer of clothing after the other and thus acclimatize your body more quickly.

The best clothes for layering: From summer dresses to denim jackets

You don’t need to buy new clothes for the fashionable twilight look. Everything you need is already in your closet. The beauty of the twilight look is that you can combine summer and winter clothes. Even the airiest silk pieces are perfect for this. For the lower layers of clothing, you can wear your favorite pieces from your summer wardrobe: Summer dresses, skirts, crop tops, as well as tights & leggings. On top, depending on your taste, sweaters, longsleeves or even denim jackets in countless variations can be put on. Also thin leather jackets in combination with knitwear are timeless and elegant.

Layering: The best tips & tricks for perfect styling

For many, the fashionable layered look is a big challenge. Which fabrics combine well? Is color blocking allowed? And does everything always have to be oversize? Don’t worry. We’ve put together the ultimate guide for you with the best tips and tricks.

Skillfully playing with different proportions & silhouettes

In addition to color, materials & Co. there is one thing to consider that many tend to forget: Volume and proportions. When playing with proportions, sure instinct is required. Mainly applies:

Always vary between XXL layers and figure-hugging garments.

If your complete look consists only of oversize pieces, you quickly look wider than you actually are. However, if you combine only tight garments, your proportions will quickly look shapeless and the individual pieces will stand out unsightly. The top layer of your onion look should always be wider than the garments underneath. If you don’t like an XXL coat or oversized jacket, you can quickly bring it back into shape with feminine accessories, like a wide waist belt, for a stunning 90-60-90 silhouette.

Combining innovative shapes and different lengths

The supreme discipline in the layered look: Stage the individual layers in such a way that they not only create a coherent image overall, but are also easily recognizable and coherent individually. For example, you can play with long-sleeved tops and short-sleeved vests, let long tunics peek out from under short quilted jackets or combine a warming turtleneck sweater under a dress.

Layer different materials and patterns: knitwear, leather & jeans

Provide for variety – what is quickly considered too much for colors, does not count for materials. Here you can mix and match according to your mood and needs. Style breaks are especially welcome in the layered look. Classic Zwiebellook combinations are leather leggings and cozy sweater or light silk blouse and coarse cardigan. Also XXL denim jacket on flowery summer dress I always suitable.

In addition to materials, patterns can also be easily mixed. Caution, however: Here, less is more!

Here again the most popular materials at a glance:

• Knitwear
• Wool
• Silk
• Leather
• Jeans
• Polyester

Proper Color Selection: From earthy colors to color blocking.

When it comes to the dark season, light tones, such as white, beige or light brown are especially popular. Shades of gray, black and blue are considered more elegant and sensual. Whether during the day in the somewhat cool office or in the evening with a mulled wine while walking through the city: gaudy tones as eye-catchers always go and set beautiful accents especially with outfits with muted colors. If you don’t own any gaudy accessories or clothes, don’t worry: the right make-up still counts as the most timeless accessory of every woman.

Layered look in practice: Influencers & celebrities show it off

Now you know in theory how layering works. How these tips and tricks now look in practice, you see here.

Onion look as a practical outfit for everyday life: Cleverly combined basics

Leggings instead of tights? Functional underwear under a sweater? Combining long-sleeved basics cleverly? The twilight look is not that difficult. Most of the time you already have the right clothes in your closet.

Layering tricks for curvy people: Curvy fall outfits

Multifaceted plus size fashion and body positivity also for the cold season: Here, the best styling tips for curvy people are combined with the fashion rules of the onion look. Everything you need to know about the right color and fabric combination and why denim and white cotton always go, you can find out here.

Celeb tips from Cathy Hummels: tips on silhouette, fabrics & co.

Cathy loves the onion look. Whether pants, skirt, jacket or vest – the mother and presenter prefers most earthy and muted colors and trendy accessories. Especially for the frostbite among us, she has plenty of tips and tricks here.

Dress style: skirts, dresses & jackets

We all know one thing from the fashion of the 20s – the loose, wind-blown fringes on skirts, dresses or even jackets. These will come back in autumn and winter 2020 and give every outfit a bit of dynamism. They look good on a comfortable cardigan, which is put on for an evening get-together with friends, but also on a sexy dress with a figure-hugging cut. Whether in everyday life or Gala events – the fringe fashion should not be missing.

Oversize: the trend of maxi fashion

At last a trend is emerging that is particularly suitable for the cold days. This year everything can be maxi. Whether skirts, dresses or even warming coats that reach almost to the ankles – the XXL format sets skilful accents. But wearing oversized requires a trained eye. Because if you want to wear oversized clothes, you should try to emphasize femininity with other accents in the outfit. A maxi coat, which almost completely hides the female curves, should be combined with high-heels. This sets a wonderful eye-catcher, which you will certainly like to offer in winter as well.

These garments are not only suitable to play around the problem zones a little. They can also be worn wonderfully during pregnancy. Because despite the growing baby’s tummy, many mothers want to follow the fashion trends of the year. So if you plan to have a baby soon, you can still shop around in the spring to prepare for the winter months.

Pullovers & Hoodies for the winter

As in almost every year, hoodies, sweaters and pullovers are well received. You should also be prepared for the trend of 2020 with this item of clothing – everything in XXL is super hip. If you like it especially sexy and still don’t want to miss out on a cosy look, you can also score points this autumn with extra long sweaters. A fashionable Nike sweater, which goes up to the knees, is combined with a sheer pantyhose or black leggings and becomes an absolute eye-catcher. Depending on how chic the outfit should be, sneakers or high bootees can be combined.

From the red carpet to your own wardrobe

What has been seen on the red carpets for some time is now coming onto the catwalks. The so-called cut-out design makes it possible to show some skin even with thick cardigans or chubby warm winter dresses. The garments have stylish holes in them, which flatter the pattern. Especially beautiful are these cut-outs on the shoulders, which give a very sensual impression. However, when choosing your clothes, make sure that the garment can still be worn in winter, or whether the cut-outs predestine the outfit for warmer autumn days.

In this context, dresses with a peekaboo neckline are increasingly attracting attention. A peekaboo neckline is a sexy neckline at the waist, which gives the figure a wonderful hourglass shape. The neckline looks especially good when the dress becomes very strict and unobtrusive. Because floor-length dresses in a plain design can look boring on festive occasions. If you want something more conspicuous, go for this sexy neckline shape.

Fashionable protection from the cold

In winter a scarf should not be missing. It is not only a practical helper against the cold, but also provides a fashionable completion of the outfit. At the Fashion Weeks, which provide a glimpse of the cold season of the year, draped quilts or silk opera scarves come onto the catwalks. This should also follow the XXL motto and cover the entire upper body. The scarf, placed over the shoulders as a protective highlight, gives the outfit a particularly feminine and yet comfortable touch.

Fashion in winter: Video Tutorials

Here you will find the most important information about winter fashion for men and women:

Sweaters – cuddly, comfortable and fashionably up-to-date

In winter, sweaters can be worn solo, but also over a shirt or polo shirt. A simple, monochrome turtleneck sweater made of high-quality material such as cashmere or merino wool even enriches the business outfit, if the dress code in a company is less strict. It can be perfectly staged with a current, plain chino and a jacket. Sweaters in a coarse knit look, often with a cable knit pattern, have a rustic effect. They are perfect for leisure and can also replace a jacket when it is not so cold. Not to forget cardigans, which are often worn over shirts or T-shirts. An elegant cardigan can be worn over a matching business shirt for a business outfit and serve as a jacket substitute. Excellent combination partners are polo sweaters with a collar and button placket or short zipper. They can be worn with or without a shirt. A V-neck sweater looks best over a shirt.

The current colors of the winter

The colour palette for the coming winter is wide-ranging. Plain sweaters can be found in gray, various shades of brown or beige, but also in cool colors like blue or turquoise. Those who are brave and want to set accents opt for sweaters in yellow or cyclamen tones. Patterns are still in. They can also be a little restless and reminiscent of a 3D image. Stripes are not to be missed in the coming winter and appear more or less discreetly. Sweaters and cardigans are presented with longitudinal or horizontal stripes. An important trend are block stripes, partly with intarsia pattern.

The right pants for winter

While simple, straight chinos without pleats, cloth trousers or noble jeans enrich the business outfit, jeans in different cuts, colours and washes are indispensable for leisure fashion. This winter, jeans with thermal lining are in. If the legs are folded over, the often checkered lining comes into its own. Corduroy trousers with a second-hand look are also an important leisure trend this winter.

Jackets and coats

The parka is still a reliable companion in winter. With removable lining it is also suitable for spring and autumn. Trendy are parkas with removable hoods, some of which are trimmed with fake fur. Quilted jackets are comfortable and come in a variety of colours. Men who like it a little more elegant can opt for a trench coat made of wool fabric. This winter, the warmly lined leather jacket should not be missing in any wardrobe. It is mostly offered as a bomber or biker jacket in black or brown tones and is timelessly beautiful.