32 Ways to Make Jeans and a Sweater Look Cooler Than the Last Time You Tried It
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The best thing about wearing jeans and a sweater? You already own those items, so there's zero spending involved. But how do you take this classic combination, which almost feels expected come Fall, and make it look extraordinary? We gathered a whole bunch of brilliant styling hacks — little add-ons you can try or colors you can pair — to elevate your outfit entirely. In fact, you might walk into the room and attract everyone's eyes. It'll be as if you're wearing a sexy, leggy little black dress, but really, all the attention will stem from the fact that you've just taken your true blues to new heights. Scroll to brush up on all the moves you forgot you can make with these two staple pieces.
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Wrap an Ornate Choker Around the Collar of Your Turtleneck and Style With an '80s Bootie
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Don't Forget About the Short-Sleeve Sweater — a Fuzzy, Cropped Version Looks Cool With a Wide Leg
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Style a Poppy Art Print With Snakeskin Booties and a Shearling Jacket
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Swing Your Fanny Pack Over the Shoulder and Complete With a Rocker Belt
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Belt Your Denim and Add a Furry Scarf — a Cool Accessory Goes a Long Way
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Mix a Bright Blue Sweater With a Brown Bag or Shoes, and Separate With White Denim
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Play Up the Race Car Vibes With a Graphic Bag, Moto Jacket, and Cherry Shades
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Challenge Yourself to Match Up 2 Separate Pieces With Asymmetrical Buttons
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Break Up the Combo With Oversize, Striped Shirting in Between
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Keep It Comfortable in Stretch Denim and a Sweater Capped Off With Furry Slides
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Mix 2 Shades of White and Forget About Your Blue Denim
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A Cardigan and Distressed Jeans Is Simple, but Embellished Slides With Edge Are a Surprise
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Tighten a Long Leather Belt Through the Loops of Your Jeans and Slip Into Pumps
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Pull Out a Vintage Sweater From Your Childhood and Rock It With Dad Sneakers
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Work the Combination With PVC Shoes and a Crossbody Bag
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Tuck Your Jeans Into Cool Cowboy Boots, Instead of Opting For the Same Old Sneakers
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Add a Chainlink Belt and Metallic Sneakers to Up the Wow Factor
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Wear an Animal Print Sweater With Fluted Flares and Daring Platforms
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Throw a Sophisticated Blazer Over Your Sweater and Cinch in the Waist With a Belt
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Wear Swingy Denim With a Retro Print Sweater and Chunky Booties For a '70s Look
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Mute an Electric Neon Sweater With a Structured Blazer Pulled Up at the Sleeves
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Go the Oversize Route With Superlong Sleeves and Denim That Pools to the Ground
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Be Bold in Hot Pink and Match Up Your Chandelier Earrings and Clutch
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Wear Deconstructed Denim, Which Is Already Pretty Cool, With a Tight Ribbed Sweater
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Wear Baggy White Denim With a Sweater in the Color of the Moment
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Cap Off Loose, Baggy Jeans With White Heeled Booties, Which Will Elongate the Legs
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Top the Relaxed Combo Off With a Statement Hat
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Layer 2 Knits on Top of Each Other and Wear Mom Jeans With High-Top Converse
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Add Dimension to Your Look When You Work Your High-Waist Denim With Bishop Sleeves
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Start With the Foundation of a Cool Printed Turtleneck, and Layer Everything on Top
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Style Paper Bag Denim With an Oatmeal Sweater, Dark Sunglasses, and Slides
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