If you thought layering was exclusively about cardigans and coats, you maybe been living in the dark ages. Or, at least, your teenage wardrobe...

 

Over the last few seasons, the fashion set have taken to the concept like an Olympic sport, constantly out-smarting one another with *more* layers in unexpected formations. And, what with the upcoming - largely 'virtual' - festive season, now is the perfect time to experiment with different levels of layering before braving them in the real world.

 

Here are the six layering techniques to get on board with alongside season's trends...

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1. THE DOUBLE COAT

 

A relatively self-explanatory one... This layering style is not one for the faint-hearted. It's also not one for a balmy afternoon, but rather better saved for those days that there's a real chill. It's even viable once winter is over, via a coat-atop-a-jacket situation as opposed to coat-on-coat.

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2. THE LONG SLEEVE

 

Possibly one of the most-common layering techniques, the long-sleeve - whether a roll-, round-, or V-neck - is one of those underrated pieces that renders almost all of your summer dresses viable autumn/winter pieces. And, contrary to popular believe, it doesn't necessarily make them look more casual. A fitted black roll-neck beneath a mini dress paired with boots works perfectly.

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3. THE MULTI-CHAIN

 

Yep, layering has made its way into our jewellery boxes. And while it may look as though the fashion set are haphazardly throwing the entire contents of theirs on at once, there is actually a very finely-curated art when it comes to necklaces. All chains must be of varying lengths - preferably of relative gradients - and ideally different style.