This article is for you, friends of Persona, but also for me. You might think that, by devoting an entire article to layering, the metaphorical ‘onion look’, I’m an expert in the field... but I’m not, and the chill I caught in Riccione is the sad proof of it.
Dressing in layers without looking like a heap of clothes
by Annie Mazzola
What does dressing in layers mean and what are the advantages?
Let’s take it step by step and peel back our conversation in layers, in true onion style. An ‘onion look’ has nothing to do with kitchen delicacies, but it’s a fun way to describe dressing in layers, just like an onion. The idea is to be ready for any sudden change in weather, to have a layer to remove if you’re hot or one to add if you’re cold.
How to layer with style: a few tips
But how do you put together the perfectly layered ‘onion look’ without appearing like someone taking a low-cost flight without checked luggage?
It’s very simple, and it starts at the heart of our onion, with the most hidden layer, underwear. For friends suffer from the cold, start with lightweight underwear, such as the much-loved vest. Then move on to a T-shirt, which can be fitted or oversized; the important thing is that you like how it looks both on its own and with something over it.
As an intermediate layer, before going straight for the sweatshirt or heading to the knitwear section, I love to use an oversized shirt: either in denim, cotton or linen depending on the season, it’s a great alternative to the ever-useful cardigan.
Returning to our onion layers, if the weather calls for it, finish the outfit off with outerwear, either a jacket, coat or leather jacket (my enduring favourite), whichever you are most comfortable in and that envelops all the other layers, avoiding the bundled-up effect.
Now you are dressed to be peeled back like an onion - only this onion will never make you cry!