how to layer a slip dress | The Silk Sneaker

Layering is key to making your pieces more versatile this winter.

If you tuned into my Style Counsel interview on Facebook Live yesterday (don’t worry you can still go watch it!) you’ll notice that I said I love pieces that are versatile. You will also notice that I had a layered look on. I adore layering in the winter. It is one of the best parts of the season and it’s also a great way to see how far you can stretch your wardrobe. I adore a classic sweater because you can never put a foot wrong in a classic, but I always tend to indulge in a few trend driven pieces through the season as well (Uh velvet boots anyone? They will last me forever though, I insist). Lace slip dresses were one of those trends – A gorgeous slip gown is always elegant, but a short one with lace can be a bit hard to pull off without it looking like you’re wearing your bed time uniform!

So, when I bought this lace slip dress, I knew there was no way I was going to be wearing it on it’s own. I find that the best way to wear a trend is by making it your own, and in my case, that fell under the layering category. Combined with some of my eternally classic pieces, a V neck sweater (which is so cozy for the winter), thigh high leather boots and my boy bag, I had transformed this trend into a classic Shloka look.

What I loved most about creating this look is how just one extra piece, or rather, one extra layer, completely changed the mood of the outfit. It went from night drinks, to a stylish day time outfit. My favourite part has to be the little bits of lace sticking out around the V neck!

In other news, you can now officially shop my Instagram by signing up to LiketoKnowIt. Every time you like my Instagram, you’ll receive an email with direct links letting you to shop my look whenever, wherever! Super soon, you’ll also be able to shop my blog as well – cannot wait for that!

My weekend was super busy with lots of birthday celebrations for two of my close friends – an all day brunch that went well into the night and an amazing dim sum dinner. (Proudest that I still took off all my make up when I got home – that’s always a must! Sometimes we all slack though don’t we?)

My current obsession is also with The Crown – if you haven’t watched it already, you need to drop everything that you’re doing and watch it now. We started it on Sunday morning and finished it by Sunday night (yes.. that is 10 hours of TV, oops.)