Layering is, far and away, the simplest way to make any outfit look stylish. But the idea of putting on one garment—let alone several—when it’s hot outside? Talk about summertime sadness.
But leave it to the aesthetes at Milan Fashion Week to turn this relatively involved styling trick on its head, saving you the sartorial headache of having to wear shorts and a T-shirt all summer long. Whether that means doubling up on lightweight button-up shirts, pairing paper-thin jackets with heftier shorts, or rakishly tying up a long-sleeve tee like a neck scarf, the secret sauce to warm-weather layering is just a little ingenuity.
