The expert guide to layering for winter

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Your expert guide to layering for winter is here. Stay chic in the cold with outfit ideas and tips from Amanda Wakeley, and our pick of this season’s most stylish layering pieces.

Amanda Wakeley’s tips on layering

“My winter collections always feature lots of cashmere, beautiful for layering. In fact my AW15 collection was inspired by Mongolian tribespeople who wear layer upon layer to keep warm.”

From left to right: Astrid camel oversize coat, £895; Venla charcoal bomber, £1,295; Helene black roll neck cashmere top, £595 and Klara charcoal ribbon stripe cuffed pants, £495; all Amanda Wakeley.

“I travel a lot so layers are key for when I’m travelling. Warm, gorgeous oversized cashmere boyfriend jumpers are just perfect for the harsh temperature on planes.”

From left to right: Hutton grey & black boyfriend knit, £395; Mirage khaki shearling gilet, £1,895; Hutton black boyfriend top, £395; all Amanda Wakeley.

“I love delicious shearling to throw over your outfit will keep you warm in the upcoming festive season but also, it’s perfect underneath one of our oversized coats that just wrap you in a sumptuous cocoon.”

Keeping cosy in the country

From left to right: Emma Watson collection Zady cable knit sweater, $250; Isabel Marant Etoile Celia reversible jacket, £440; Jimmy Choo velvet slip-on sneakers, £325; Me + Em wide leg leather pants, £399.

This cosy look is perfect for a weekends in the country. This Zady roll neck is made of GOTS certified wool and natural Alpaca fibers, providing a quality knit that will last forever and keep you warm all winter long. Teamed with these Me+Em leather culottes and cosy reversible Isabel Marant Etoile jacket, you’ll be snug as a bug in a rug…

From left to right: Haider Ackermann wool twill vest, £950; Isabel Marant Etoile Gordon beanie, £65; Kate Moss x Equipment London shirt, £325; Amanda Wakeley Portman pebble cashmere high neck top, £295; Frame Le Original Mix boyfriend jeans, £490; Pallas double breasted wool and cashmere coat, £1755.

Pair light layers together to make winter dressing easy and versatile. Add bold gold jewellery for a more festive feel closer to Christmas.

Wrapping up in the city

From left to right: Chloe double breasted wool coat, £1,755; Me + Em leather wrap skirt, £329; Isabel Marant grant cable knit sweater, £355; Acne Studios Jensen leather boots, £410; Splendid luxe ribbed cashmere-blend top, £195; Johnstons of Elgin cable-knit cashmere socks, £70.

Leather, cashmere, alpaca and shearling are key textures and fabrics to stick with when the temperature drops. This mix will also help to keep things interesting and modern. Don’t be afraid to show a little of the socks over the top of the Acne boots.