# Proportions and layering

Wearing the right proportions makes you look taller, leaner, and more put together. Layering adds depth and makes simple outfits look better.

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### P**roportions: Balance Your Outfit**

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✔ **Top & Bottom Balance** – If your top is slim, wear fitted pants. If your top is loose, keep the bottom fitted.\
✔ **Jacket Length** – Should end near your belt. Too long makes you look shorter.\
✔ **Pants Fit** – Slim or straight-leg works best. Avoid baggy or super skinny fits.\
✔ **Sleeve & Pant Length** – No excess fabric bunching up. **Tailoring is your friend.**

❌ Avoid oversized fits unless intentional. Too much fabric = sloppy look.

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### L**ayering: Add Depth to Your Look**

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✔ **Start with a fitted base** – A t-shirt, henley, or button-up.\
✔ **Add a mid-layer** – A lightweight jacket, flannel, or hoodie.\
✔ **Finish with an outer layer** – A coat, bomber jacket, or blazer (weather permitting).\
✔ **Stick to 2-3 layers max** – Too many layers = bulky look.

💡 **Pro Tip:** each layer should be slightly **longer than the one underneath** for a natural flow.

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#### **Final Advice**

Keep proportions balanced — don’t wear baggy tops with baggy bottoms. Use layering to add structure and style without looking bulky. Tailoring fixes 90% of proportion issues.