As much as we love street style, the greatest fashion looks spotted beyond the runway are rarely weather-appropriate, even in the freezing cold (the well-heated cars awaiting these subjects hardly ever make it into the shot). It's time for us all — yes, even the driver-less! — to take a breather from outerwear, since winter's worst is behind us, and flex those transitional-dressing muscles once again. In case you're a little rusty, Olivia Palermo's recent ensembles during fashion month prove that, sometimes, the best solution to tricky dressing scenarios is the most obvious one — Layering 101.The segue from winter to spring is filled with too-warm-for-coats, too-chily-for-bare-arms days, which can be remedied by this first move in our playbook: the Strong Arm. Basically, it means wearing a formfitting, warming base layer underneath an #OOTD, with the long sleeves peeking out from under our jackets.
This was Palermo's go-to styling move in Paris. The street-style star rolled up the sleeves of her spring outerwear, which creates a cropped look that doesn't leave her wishing for a heavy-duty coat (or us wishing that she was more bundled-up). Aside from being a good look, it's simple and can be recreated with things already hanging in our closets — our favorite kind of styling trick. Ahead, see how Palermo kept it cool, not cold, in Paris. (Plus, check out 30 more of Palermo's brilliant style moments, right here.)
We've never met a cozy sweater we didn't like. And Palermo's cashmere Brunello Cucinelli style certainly fits the bill. The creamy color plays off the olive-hued, military Valentino jacket layered on top. With the arms pushed up, it almost creates a colorblocked-sleeve effect.
How to break up a monochromatic outfit? Top off an all-black base layer with a lightweight jacket. In this case, Palermo opted for another military-inspired jacket (this one's from Topshop) to stand out against the knit and leather Tibi textures underneath.
The secret to successfully transitioning your wardrobe season after season? A hard-working turtleneck that can be nestled under any and all outfits — be it spring, summer, fall, or winter. In this case, it ties the springy print and and flowy silhouettes of her look for the Moncler Gamme Rouge show to the actual weather outside — without looking bulky. Plus, no need for an additional topper!
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