Dear Glamory fans,

The wind is whistling outside, and all you really want to do is bury yourself in the thickest down jacket. But we know the dilemma: being bundled up warmly often means feeling stiff and shapeless. Discover the art of layering, because many curvy women worry that the many layers in a layering look for plus sizes (the classic "onion" principle) will add unnecessary bulk.

But don't worry! When done correctly, layering is your absolute secret weapon. It allows you to make your favorite summer pieces winter-ready and create silhouettes that flatter instead of compress. We'll show you how to master the "art of layering" – with tights as your most important foundation.

The art of layering - Step 1: The base must be right (Opaque & Warm)

Every good house needs a solid foundation. For winter layering, that foundation is your legs. Thin 20 denier tights are often not enough here. Reach for opaque tights (60 denier or higher) or our thermal tights.

Why this is important: Opaque, dark tights visually lengthen the leg and create a calm base. When your legs are warmly wrapped, you can often wear one layer less "up top," which keeps the silhouette slimmer.

Step 2: The fashion hack "fishnet over opaque"

Now we’ll share a trick that stylists love for adding depth to an outfit without making it look "lumpy." Wear fishnet tights OVER your opaque tights.

• The effect: You get the warmth of the bottom layer (e.g., colorful 60 denier tights in burgundy or mustard yellow) and the cool texture of the fishnet on top.
• The result: An exciting look that brings focus to your legs without you having to freeze. This looks much more sophisticated than simple wool tights.

Step 3: Making summer dresses winter-ready

Why should your favorite summer dresses gather dust in the closet? Layering makes them suitable for year-round wear.
Here's how:

1. Wear a tight turtleneck sweater underneath your sleeveless summer dress.
2. Pair it with your Glamory tights and chunky boots.
3. Make sure the turtleneck is made of thin material (e.g., viscose or merino wool) so that it doesn't bunch up under the dress.

Step 4: Creating vertical lines

The biggest worry with plus sizes is often width. The counterpart to this is the vertical line. Use long cardigans, open coats, or long vests as your outermost layer.

By wearing the cardigan open, you create two vertical lines in the front that visually lengthen and "divide" your upper body. The eye travels from top to bottom, which makes you appear taller and slimmer – despite wearing multiple layers of clothing!

You can find more tips on how to stay warm yet look slim in winter from our colleagues at Wunderweib, who also celebrate the onion principle.

Step 5: Footwear as a connector

To round off the look harmoniously, we connect the tights and the shoe. If you wear boots or ankle boots in the same color as your tights (usually black), you visually lengthen your legs infinitely. Do you want to wear leg warmers? Then pull them so they just peek out from the top of your boot – it's a cute detail that adds warmth without visually broadening the calf.

Conclusion: Dare to layer

The art of layering isn't rocket science. It's about mixing materials (chunky knit with silk, leather with wool) and having fun with the combinations. Your Glamory tights give you the confidence that everything underneath fits perfectly and stays warm.

Dare to experiment! Try out the fishnet-layer look or bring out that floral dress again. Show us your style on Instagram – we’re excited to see how you rock the onion look!