Tops for Layering – How to Style Your Basics

Short answer: Layering is about building your outfit from thin layers: a smooth basic top innermost, a shirt or cardigan over it and possibly knitwear or a jacket on the outside. Tops in bamboo viscose are ideal as the innermost layer, because they are thin, hang smoothly and regulate the temperature between the layers.

The basic principle of layering

The innermost layer should be thin and close fitting, so the outer layers can hang freely. A tank top or strappy top in bamboo viscose lies smoothly against the body without bunching at the sleeves and waist. See the selection of bamboo tops for women, and add a bamboo undershirt for women for the coldest days.

Why bamboo is the best inner layer

Between several layers, the heat builds up quickly, and this is where the temperature regulation of bamboo viscose helps: the fabric wicks moisture away and stops you from getting clammy when you go from the cold into the warmth. Read more in the post on bamboo and temperature regulation.

Three layers that always work

Try a black top under an open shirt with a bamboo sweatshirt for women or a cardigan on the outside. In winter, a long-sleeved bamboo T-shirt for women can take the tank top's place as the inner layer; see also the post on the undershirt as a base layer.

Frequently asked questions

Which top is best as the innermost layer?

A thin, close-fitting tank top or strappy top in a neutral colour. It lies smoothly against the body, so the outer layers hang nicely.

Why is bamboo good for layering?

Bamboo viscose is thin, hangs smoothly and regulates the temperature, so you get neither too warm nor clammy between the layers.

How many layers should a winter look have?

Three layers is a good rule of thumb: a thin basic top or undershirt innermost, a shirt or light jumper in the middle and knitwear or a jacket on the outside.