That Layered Look

Jessica Sturdy of Bows & Sequins, a fashion-focused lifestyle blog, wearing a black and white sweater, red clutch purse, and sunglasses.

I’m always a fan of the layered look! Shirts, sweaters, blazers, jackets, scarves, you name it. Come fall, I’m ready to pile them on. It’s actually gotten pretty chilly in Paris… This morning it was in the low 40’s when I left my apartment! For early fall, however, when it’s not all that cold, but you still wantย to have that layered look… Meet the one-piece shirt and sweater combo!

I get a lot of questions about layering without the bulk… How to wear certain shirts and sweaters without feeling claustrophobic or making yourself seem larger? It can be tough and it definitely takes the right pieces to make it happen. But the one-piece top that looks like two makes it so, so easy!

Jessica Sturdy of Bows & Sequins, a fashion-focused lifestyle blog, styling a black and white stripe Nordstrom sweater, black ripped jeans, black pumps, sunglasses, and a red purse.

I’m so bummed this layered-looking sweater just sold out online! It makes layeringย absolutely effortless. I found a few similar styles at Nordstrom though, where you can get the layers in just one piece…

Fashion blogger Jessica Sturdy wearing a black and white sweater, black jeans, and a red clutch purse.

Fashion blogger Bows & Sequins styling a black and white sweater, black jeans with rips at the knees, black pumps, sunglasses, and a red purse.

Style blogger Jessica Sturdy of Bows & Sequins wearing a black and white stripe sweater, black jeans, sunglasses, and a red clutch purse.

Also! I get so many comments about these black square sunglasses anytime I’m wearing them on Snapchat. They’re Valentino, I got themย last spring when I was in Paris. Nordstrom carried them, too, but ended up selling out. Luckily, there are a ton of other black square-frame glasses on the site right now… At all price points, too! Here are my favorites…

Fashion blogger Bows & Sequins wearing a black and white stripe Nordstrom sweater, black ripped jeans, black heels, and a red clutch purse.

Jessica Sturdy of Bows & Sequins wearing black ripped jeans, red clutch purse, and black heels.

Style blogger Bows & Sequins wearing a black and white sweater, black jeans, black heels, and a red purse.

Get the Look…

Topshop Shirt/Sweater One-Piece (just sold out online; but similar here & here!)
Hudson Jeans
Kate Spade Pumps
Sole Society Clutchย (also love this one!)
Red Lipstick
Valentino Sunglasses (similar here for $12!)

Fashion blogger Bows & Sequins wearing black ripped jeans and a red clutch purse.

Jessica Sturdy of Bows & Sequins, a fashion-focused lifestyle blog, wearing a black and white stripe sweater, white shirt, black ripped jeans, black heels, and a red purse.

Jessica Sturdy of Bows & Sequins, a fashion-focused lifestyle and travel blog, styling black jeans with a black and white sweater.

Fashion blogger Jessica Sturdy of Bows & Sequins styling a black sweater with white stripes, black jeans, and a red clutch purse.

Jessica Sturdy of Bows & Sequins, a fashion-focused lifestyle and travel blog, wearing a black and white stripe sweater, white shirt, black jeans, and red clutch purse.

Created in partnership with Nordstrom

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26 Comments

  1. 10.3.16
    Natali said:

    Perfectly styled casual outfit! I like your sweater very much!

    http://lartoffashion.com

    • 10.3.16
      Jessica said:

      Thanks, Natali!

  2. 10.3.16

    Your sweater is so great!!

    • 10.3.16
      Jessica said:

      Thanks, Tiffany! xo

  3. 10.3.16
    Meghan said:

    Love this look and will probably recreate asap given I have those heels and pretty much every other type of piece you styled ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • 10.3.16
      Jessica said:

      Perfect! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks, girl. xo

  4. 10.3.16
    Kate said:

    Love this layered look
    -Kate
    Katekoutures.blogspot.com

    • 10.3.16
      Jessica said:

      Thanks, Kate!

  5. 10.3.16
    Kelsey said:

    This outfit is so cute I love those jeans!
    Xo, Kelsey
    petiteinherpearls.blogspot.com

    • 10.3.16
      Jessica said:

      Thanks, girl! xo

  6. 10.3.16

    Ah love this layered look. It reminds me of Cher from Clueless – so glad that it’s back! LOVE.
    xoxo
    Krista
    http://www.hundredblog.com

    • 10.3.16
      Jessica said:

      Thanks, Krista! xo

  7. 10.3.16
    Jessica said:

    Those jeans are perfection! Love this look, wish I could pull off the sweater over a button down look but I am way too broad for that.

    xo Jessica
    My Style Vita

    • 10.3.16
      Jessica said:

      Thanks, Jessica! Hope your week is off to a great start. xo

  8. 10.3.16
    Liv said:

    Love all the layers.

    Liv

    http://www.livforstyle.net

    • 10.3.16
      Jessica said:

      Thanks, Liv! xo

  9. 10.3.16

    Love those jeans!

    • 10.3.16
      Jessica said:

      Thanks, Erin! xo

  10. 10.3.16

    You look fabulous. Love this look!!

    Blonde in Cashmere

    • 10.3.16
      Jessica said:

      Thanks, girl! Appreciate it. xo

  11. 10.3.16

    This is a gorgeous look, and I love the subtle rips in the jeans!

    Xx Taylor
    http://lightscameracatwalk.com

  12. 10.4.16
    Minau said:

    Great ensemble!

  13. 10.4.16

    Stunning outfit, I love this look!

    Rebecca
    xx

    http://www.peppermintdolly.com

  14. 10.4.16
    Mariah said:

    I love this look. Layering over a button up is one of my favorite cold weather looks.

    http://moosmusing.com

  15. 10.9.16

    Great look and just perfect for fall, well at least for me here in TX since it doesn’t get super cold for us until January. LOL

    Berty Morales
    Mad For Fashion For Less!
    https://madforfashionforless.wordpress.com

  16. 10.16.16
    Emily Piskulick said:

    this sweater is too cute! xo

    http://www.dearserendipity.com/