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With sunny skies and warm weather upon us, it's essential to be on the go, and that leaves little time to go back home and change your gear if the temperature goes up or down unexpectedly. Having the right items of clothing in your closet is vital to versatile layering: you can add or remove clothing as the day goes on, making it easy to not only feel good, but to look good. Listen, there's no chick on earth that wants to hear a guy say "sure, i'm down to hang out, but I have to change my clothes first." That's why we put together The Complex Guide to Spring Layering.
Raglan Crewneck Sweatshirt
Raglan Crewneck Sweatshirt
Cardigan by Lynne Hiriak Marc Sweatshirt
Buy It Now at Cardigan, $248
Spring or fall, this raglan crewneck is a great piece to have in your wardrobe. Made of merino jersey knit, the inside of the raglan has French terry loopback stitch for a comfortable fit.
Henley
Henley
Inhabit Cotton Thermal Henley
As an alternative to your regular thermal, throw on this textured henley and wear it underneath a sweater in the morning or a blazer for those colder evenings. The button placket adds a dressier touch.
Denim Jacket
Denim Jacket
Post Overalls Engineers Jacket
Buy It Now at Context Clothing, $275
The perfect transitional piece that will always come in handy. Whether layered with a vest or a light jacket, this 10 oz. denim jacket can stand out and definitely stand alone.
Double-Breasted Cardigan
Double-Breasted Cardigan
Kolor Double-Breasted Cardigan
Buy It Now at Mr Porter, $1,550
For the one item you should splurge on, try this cotton cardigan from Kolor. It's light enough to wear with a T-shirt, and cut to look like a blazer. You can wear it to fancy-ass parties of when you just want to look like a boss.
Pullover Hoodie
Pullover Hoodie
Alternative Apparel Hoodlum Pullover Hoodie
Buy It Now at Alternative Apparel, $50
Let's face it, the hoodie is here to stay. It's comfortable, warm, and great to put under a puffy vest, or wear alone as a jacket. The good people at Alternative Apparel does them in a bunch of sick colors, and even different weights. This lightweight version is perfect for warmer weather, and is made from an alternative fleece fabric.
windbreaker
Windbreaker
WeSc Magnus Winter
Buy It Now at WeSC, $77
It's necessary to add a pop of color for those cloudy days. A light nylon jacket is easily packable especially when you're at the park until sunset and still cooling down from playing full court games. Pair it with some slim sweatpants and retro Jordans for maximum freshness.
Waffle Crewneck
GAP Waffle Crewneck T
Buy It Now at GAP, $11
Forget all-over prints. All-over waffles are taking over this season. The soft and breathable cotton blend retains your body warmth and gives any rig a dose of texture.
Shawl-Collar Cardigan
Shawl-Collar Cardigan
J. Crew Vintage Fleece Shawl-Collar Cardigan
Buy It Now J.Crew, $85
Not for your dad anymore, the J.Crew shawl-collar cardigan has a heavy weight to it so you can wear it as a jacket on mild nights. Rock it casually with a v-neck T-shirt or dress it up with a slim oxford button down.
Baseball Jacket
Baseball Jacket
J.Lindeberg Matteus Smooth Sweat
Buy It Now at J.Lindeberg, $250
Like winter's reliable varsity, the baseball jacket combines ribbed hems at the bottom and sleeves with a sporty, athletic-inspired look. It comes in lighter fabrics for spring. This version from J.Lindeberg features a stand collar, like an M-65 jacket.
Sweat Resistant Button Down Shirt
Sweat Resistant Button Down Shirt
Outlier Blazed Cotton Pivot Shirt
Buy It Now at Outlier, $144
The good folks at Outlier know how to design a functional and practical button down. Blazed cotton fabric makes it breathable while repelling dirt and sweat. That means if you wear it out, you don't have to worry as much if someone spills some of their drink on you.
