Fall is the time of year we love to layer. As opposed to peeling off layers in the summer, the crisper fall air gives us reason to add them back into our daily looks...with glee. There’s something about putting on a warm, cozy layer (and slipping into boots, too) that gets us excited and makes fashion feel brand new. Depending on the climate in Seattle, you may be ready for these layers sooner than later! That chill in the air may have you packing away those breezy sundresses and light cardigans, but the best layering is yet to come! Fall fashion is all about staying comfortable while looking your very best.

Layering for the Fall is easy when you have strategic pieces of clothing in your closet. Be sure to have plain cotton turtlenecks, mock necks, and quarter-sleeve cotton shirts for base layers. For the top layer, light V-neck sweaters, fleece vests, fashion scarves, tank tops, and other basic tops work well.

Dressing for Fall is all about balancing comfort and style—a skill that can be perfected with the art of layering. Layering isn't just adding a thermal top underneath your sweater. It's combining structures, textures, and garment styles to curate combinations that keep you comfortable both indoors and outdoors. From sweater vests to colorful crochet tops, find out what items you need in your wardrobe and how to layer them effectively. As the temperature drops, the more creative dressers rise.

When it comes to layering for warmth, go by the 3 layer method:

Base layer – a lightweight layer like a camisole or t-shirt
Mid layer – a warm layer such sweater or cardigan
Outer layer – a protective outerwear layer like a coat or jacket

These are 10 of our favorite wardrobe basics for layering:

Blazer – mid or outer layer
Sweater dress – mid layer
White Tank Top – base layer
Shacket – mid or outer layer
Button Down Shirt – mid layer
Cardigan – mid layer
Turtleneck – base layer
Sweater vest – mid layer
Leather jacket – mid or outer layer
Camisole – base layer

I forgot about ponchos, but they are a perfect layering piece and back in 2022! We have 4 different colors and styles at Meadow Boutique. While ponchos are perfect for keeping you warm in fall, and make a great layering piece during the winter season, they are not only for chilly days. Ponchos are now widely available in light fabrics and crochet patterns that work great for cover-ups in the summer season. You can sport a poncho in a plethora of ways. Whether you’re going out on a date with your beau, touring a winery with your friends, heading on beach vacations, or warming up during the winter holidays.

OK, OK - I certainly got carried away with layering, that’s because we have so much here at Meadow that can help you achieve the look…..so what’s new this week at Meadow Boutique this week:

SNEAK PEEK & JBD are new denim styles this week. There’s a black straight leg and denim straight leg and a skinny as well. We got 3 new colors of the short DREAMERS sweaters. They have become so popular that the last batch from last week have already sold out. GILLI with a couple of jumpsuits, a sweater dress and a midi dress and a sweater. There’s a stylish bodysuit from HAYDEN, a soft striped sweater in pink and a lovely LOVE TREE Shacket. HYFVE with a coatigan. What is a coatigan? A trendy new garment which has begun to make its mark over the last couple of years, the coatigan is simply a cross between a coat and a cardigan. STYLINE with 4 different plaid ponchos. Love them! There’s so many ways to style a poncho! Add a hat and you are ready to rock your world.

Stop by to start your layering list. We have many pieces you can start with! We are happy to help you. It’s sweater weather now at least. We have them, all shapes and sizes and colors. We know how hard it is to say goodbye to Summer….but it’s time! Get yourself and your wardrobe together and start feeling those colors of Fall. We hate to break the news to you, but next is Winter. I saw scarves and hats in the back room that Shelley has ordered. We are prepared this year to get you back in the swing of dressing yourself with some great fashion. Time to break free from those ultra cozy workout clothes you have been sporting for the past few years. We are not in lockdown anymore. We are in break out and strut your stuff mode. We are waiting for you with open arms. Stop by and see all the great fashion we have now. There’s pumpkin spice and everything nice hues to get you in the mood for Fall. You will feel so much better if you up your game in new Fall clothes. We know this to be true. Trust us! xoxoxoxo

"Winter is an etching, Spring a watercolor, Summer an oil painting and Autumn a mosaic of them all." ~ Stanley Horowitz

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