Wearing or styling garments in overlapping layers.
Layering builds an outfit by placing garments over or under one another. The order affects both the visible silhouette and the space available for movement. A shirt worn beneath a jacket, for example, occupies room inside the outer garment, while its collar or hem may remain visible. Assessing the combination involves considering the garments together, including where they overlap and how much bulk they create. Layering describes this relationship between separate garments. It does not specify a particular colour scheme, and several layers can still form an outfit based on a single colour.
In job listings
Stylists and sales staff use this word when putting a look together, including in seasonal training. A listing may not name it, but a styling role will often expect this kind of advice. Search local jobs for “stylist”.
