Here’s How to do Maximalist Layering for the End of Winter

"Maximalist layering is a great way to incorporate seasonal clothing during the winter months," says Sherri McMullen, founder and CEO of luxury retailer McMullen. "You can layer tops under jackets and sweaters" for a look that will ensure warmth, but choosing the unexpected can lead to a more interesting outfit overall. Clothes you'd normally wear in the spring or summer don't have to be overlooked when scanning your closet in the morning. For a maximalist look with summer pieces, McMullen suggests "bibs... under a wrap dress that is a bit more open." With this lavish aesthetic, more is more, and continuously adding on your warm weather favorites can result in a chic, winter-ready ensemble you never would have put together otherwise.

If this sounds like a lot, that's because it is, but don't let the fear of frumpiness stop you from adding on piece after piece. Choosing to withstand the cold for the sake of fashion because you're worried your heavily layered outfit will be all bulk and no shape is your decision to make, but we promise it doesn't have to be that way. It all comes down to the individual pieces with which you begin your look. Even during this time of year, McMullen doesn't shy away from the fitted, sheer section of her closet when figuring out what to wear—pairing lightweight, mesh tops "under jackets or crop sweaters" can help you keep a contoured silhouette as you layer.

With all of this in mind, we hope you feel inspired to experiment with different ways of layering from these four maximalist, street style looks below.