Layering becomes fashionable solution to fluctuating temperatures

Ali Hanson

A student leaves her apartment wearing a long sleeved top before a 9 a.m. lecture and shivers on her walk to class. Throughout the day, the weather gets warmer, and by noon, it is 85 degrees and sunny — with the possibility of days full of unpredictable weather ahead, students should prepare themselves in a fashionable sense.

Apps like Swackett or sites such as dailydressme.com can be useful when planning outfit options for each day of the week. These tools use the predicted weather in your location to put together temperature-appropriate outfits.

Layering has become a popular, and necessary, fall trend that adds personality to every outfit. This concept is especially useful with the fluctuation of daily temperatures, allowing students to shed certain pieces without having to run home for a complete outfit change.

Laurie Anderson, owner of Lyla’s Boutique on Main Street, said she is more than willing to help any frazzled customer.

Stocking her store with a wide variety of fashion pieces, Anderson said she has other options to meet anyone’s taste.

Here are five stylishly layered outfits that will make life easier:

Take a jean jacket and layer it over a thin tank top, maxi skirt and flip-flops; when temperatures rise, lose the jacket.

Start with a cardigan over a sleeveless dress that ends anywhere above your knees. Pair this combination with patterned socks that peek out of mid-calf boots. Later, fold the cardigan into your backpack

A chunky sweater or crewneck over a thin T-shirt combined with shorts and ankle booties can be modified for warmer weather by removing the sweater.

Layer an oversized cardigan, buttoned-up chambray shirt and a cami. Wear this layered look with colorful shorts and sandals. Eventually, take off the cardigan and unbutton the chambray shirt.

Adding a loose blazer over a casual cotton T-shirt with silk pants or ripped jeans. Pairing this look with a pair with sandals, and then ditching the blazer as the weather gets warmer is another option.

These fall styles can also be great tweaked a bit for winter wear. Adding stylish boots and jackets is a way to spice things up.