dress in layers

phrase

US
: to wear several pieces of clothing on top of one another
When the weather is cold you should dress in layers.

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Concert venues can swing quickly from chilly to sweaty, so dress in layers. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 Bring snacks and dress in layers – the ocean breeze can be brisk some days. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026 When suiting up to shovel, remember to dress in layers. Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026 Be sure to dress in layers if outdoors. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dress in layers

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“Dress in layers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dress%20in%20layers. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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