ILANKA | ROTTERDAM | FASHION BLOGGER | FASHIONNERDIC

Coat:MNG|Sweater:Zara|Dress (worn as skirt):Sfera|Bag:Vintage|Booties:Asos

Layers are at their chicest when staying within a similar color family. Length is also created, but without the severity of a purely monochromatic palette.

CHANELLE | ADELAIDE |JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER | NOT SO NAKED

Cardigan:Vintage|Vest:Vintage|Skirt:Vintage|Boots:Vintage

Even though the heat is oppressively hot in most parts of the world, it's significantly cooler in Australia this time of year. Chanelle creates layers without adding bulk. A clean line is maintained by staying within proportion to her body and keeping fabrics light.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Jacket:DKNY|Cardigan:Banana Republic|Jeans:Banana Republic|Shirt:American Apparel|Scarf:Vintage|Oxfords:Repetto|Bag:Loewe|Sunglasses:Gucci|Watch:Casio

I haven't been into prints since my days as a sprout in the Miami Vice 80s and 90210 early 90s. Then Jil Sander and Helmut Lang worked their way into my head. Now I'm slowly integrating prints back into my wardrobe through scarves and tops; akin to sartorial baby steps.

EMME | WILLIAMSBURG | GRAPHIC DESIGN/MARKETING

Jacket:Urban Outfitters|Blouse:Topshop|Jeans:Levi's|Boots:Surface to Air|Watch:Tag Heuer

It's not always about the color. A subtle, quiet palette can be equally effective with a nod towards varying lengths and distinct textures.

SARAH | NEW YORK | MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT

Jacket:Elizabeth and James|Cardigan:Club Monaco| Shirt:J. Crew|Boots:Topshop|Bag:Miu Miu|Sunglasses:Oliver Peoples

Lovely layers on one of those temperamental, in between days. Remember to stay away from pieces that are too thick—creates too much bulk. Save that sleeping bag of a coat for days when it’s -5 °F.

MARIA | BROOKLYN | MENSWEAR DESIGNER

Coat:m0851|Jeans:James Cured by Seun|Tank:Helmut Lang|Scarf:American Apparel| Bag:Chanel|Shoes:Chanel

What better way to show love to Coco’s empire than to visit 31 Rue Cambon in an outfit punctuated with Chanel classics? Plus, Maria’s tonal take on cold-weather wear shows off the texture and cut of each piece.

MG | BROOKLYN | FASHION DESIGNER/WRITER | www.mygoddamngown.blogspot.com

Vest:MG|Turtleneck:American Apparel|Jeans:Vintage Parasuco|Pumps:Vintage J. Renee

Don't sulk in the bulk of too many layers during the cooler months. MG wraps it succinctly in an architectural design from her own line.