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Despite the dreary and damp weather this past week, you can always count on Copenhagen Fashion Week to kick off the fashion month street style blitz with heaps of bright colors and funky prints. In true Scandanavian fashion, the packs of showgoers faced the cold temperatures in everything from bold, statement-making outerwear to the season’s most covetable it-accessories. And while some daringly broke out open-toed sandals, the rest were more appropriately layered. The most eye-catching trend of the week? Doubling up on coats and jackets, and showing off blazers and suiting effortlessly under outerwear.
Layering a blazer under a coat is no easy feat. After all, bulky broad shoulders are no match for a fitted coat. But when styled in the right way, the two can be a perfect match. The key to pulling off the look is to expose what lies underneath—show off tailored or slouchy suiting by adding an oversized coat or loose-fitting trench worn open. With the help of the Copenhagen street style set, here are four tips and tricks on how to style the look.
Over and Oversized
The most comfortable and street style approved way to layer over bulky suits and structured blazers is to keep things loose. An oversized coat is your best bet for piling on layers with ease—consider one long in length and naturally oversized in fit, or try sizing up for a slouchy-chic take on winter dressing. Styling tip: An oversized coat will be your go-to for when it comes to wearing your chunkiest knits too.
Think Pink
For a monochrome approach to doubling up on outerwear, keep the color palette consistent. While the array of hues remain the same, the textures differ—a lined coat will make any blazer blend in with ease, whether it be corduroys or tweeds.
Elevated Basics
It’s safe to say that a khaki trench and a sleek black suit are wardrobe essentials—but subtle tweaks and details in the design can take these pieces to the next level. A two-tone trench looks effortless worn open atop a classic black blazer, while a pair of slit hem, fitted trousers dress up an otherwise casual look.
Full Transparency
There’s no better way to show off what you’ve got underneath than a transparent trench. For an overcast week in Copenhagen, a vinyl raincoat was a smart choice; here, one showgoer schools us on how to stay dry with functional yet eye-catching outerwear.
