The Unlikely Layer – Julia Berolzheimer

Outfit Details: Destree Dress, Valentino Bag, Manolo Blahnik Heels, Pierre-Louis Mascia Shawl (sold out, similar here)

By August, when dresses are still the easiest thing to wear, I start getting excited about the layers that feel more like styling than outerwear by function. A shawl slipped around the shoulder or a scarf draped open over a dress brings a softer shape. I love playing with scarves and wraps this way, inviting them to become part of the silhouette, with fabric bringing color, drape, and movement in one added piece.

Before the weather really asks for anything heavier, these kinds of pieces bring in embroidery, fringe, and border prints to make a summer dress feel just slightly more ready for an afternoon breeze. It’s an unexpected way to start dressing for the season ahead, with pieces that bring texture, ease, and a more layered feeling.