Even with soaring temperatures&mdash; there's always a way to add interest and texture to your look. Here, L'OFFICIEL rounds up the materials and styles needed to perfect summer layering.&nbsp;

In case you missed it&mdash; <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/mary-kate-ashley-olsen-private-life-the-row-interview">Ashley Olsen</a> was recently spotted gallivanting about <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/travel-living/adele-buys-58-million-dollar-mansion-beverly-hills-los-angeles">LA</a> in 90-degree heat in none other than a<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/best-trench-coat-vintage-celebrity-style-inspiration"> trench coat</a>, a scarf, and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/menswear-vest-summer-2021-fashion-trend">tailored</a> pants. While this styling move is certainly on-brand for <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/mary-kate-ashley-olsen-vintage-archive-shop-the-row">The Row</a> co-founder, it sparks the question&mdash; how do you keep those effortlessly chic layers well into the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/preppy-trends-summer-loafers-cardigans-blazer">summer</a> months? Simply put, the secret lies in the materials.
A winter styling love affair doesn't have to be suppressed when temperatures start to soar. There's no need to ditch your favorite <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/fall-winter-2022-haute-couture-runway-fashion-trends-chanel-dior-schiaparelli-balenciaga">silhouettes</a>&mdash; just swap out the fabric blends. Take The Row's signature Gala pants for example. The in-vogue wide-leg trouser is sold both in a <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-bh/shop/product/the-row/clothing/wide-leg/gala-silk-and-linen-blend-wide-leg-pants/38063312419858145">silk and linen blend</a> for the warmer months and also in insulating winter-friendly <a href="https://www.therow.com/us/shop/pants_cod12854391cd.html">wool and mohair blend</a>.&nbsp;

However, this insider styling trick spans beyond pants. The <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/hailey-bieber-aesthetic-shopping-oversized-blazers-glazed-skin-nails">Blazers</a>, shirts, and even dresses are easily transitioned into <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/how-to-dress-for-the-office-in-summer-workwear-style">summerwear</a> simply by swapping materials. Here, read all about which materials are perfect for summer layering and how exactly to style these cross-seasonal pieces.

Light, breathable, and easy to maintain&mdash; cotton has become a staple of summerwear. When the heat becomes unbearable your wardrobe doesn't have to suffer. As an absorbent fabric&mdash; cotton's loosely bound fibers are a heatwave hero, naturally helping your body to cool down. A light and breathable choice, cotton ensures better air circulation than its go-to winter counterpart&mdash; wool. Between blazers, button-down shirts, and dresses &mdash;there are seemingly endless ways to add cotton <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/the-vest-of-gigi-hadid-is-the-piece-that-we-will-be-torn-off-this-fall">layering</a> to your summer wardrobe.

Another lightweight insider favorite&mdash; <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/ways-to-wear-silk-scarf-top-headscarf-trend">silk</a> practically is synonymous with the summer season thanks to this fabric's luxurious yet practical properties. Originating in China, this satin textile has been utilized in clothing for centuries. And unlike other warm weather-friendly materials&mdash; silk exudes sophistication perfect for a night out. An on-trend silk midi <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/swim-skirts-summer-2022-swim-suit-bikini-fashion-trend">skirt</a> or maxi dress are the perfect temperature-controlled additions to your summer look.

A loosely woven, natural fiber&mdash; linen is a summer material standout. The organic structure not only allows heat to escape with ease but also dries at record speed. No wonder <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/top-designer-tote-bags-saint-laurent-louis-vuitton">the totes of the season</a> have adopted this <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/sustainable-swimwear-eco-friendly-bikinis">sustainable</a> all-star material. And most importantly&mdash; linen is built to last. With every wash and wear, this all-natural material becomes increasingly more flattering and soft. Lending itself <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">to wardrobe versatility &mdash; linen is truly the ideal material for both beachwear and streetwear alike.&nbsp;

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