32 Ways to Make Jeans and a Sweater Look Cooler Than the Last Time You Tried It

Updated on 11/26/2018 at 12:12 PM

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.

Wrap an Ornate Choker Around the Collar of Your Turtleneck and Style With an '80s Bootie

Don't Forget About the Short-Sleeve Sweater — a Fuzzy, Cropped Version Looks Cool With a Wide Leg

Style a Poppy Art Print With Snakeskin Booties and a Shearling Jacket

Swing Your Fanny Pack Over the Shoulder and Complete With a Rocker Belt

Belt Your Denim and Add a Furry Scarf — a Cool Accessory Goes a Long Way

Mix a Bright Blue Sweater With a Brown Bag or Shoes, and Separate With White Denim

Play Up the Race Car Vibes With a Graphic Bag, Moto Jacket, and Cherry Shades

Challenge Yourself to Match Up 2 Separate Pieces With Asymmetrical Buttons

Break Up the Combo With Oversize, Striped Shirting in Between

Keep It Comfortable in Stretch Denim and a Sweater Capped Off With Furry Slides

Mix 2 Shades of White and Forget About Your Blue Denim

Wrap 1 Similarly Knit Sweater Over the Other

All you need is this styling trick!

A Cardigan and Distressed Jeans Is Simple, but Embellished Slides With Edge Are a Surprise

Tighten a Long Leather Belt Through the Loops of Your Jeans and Slip Into Pumps

Pull Out a Vintage Sweater From Your Childhood and Rock It With Dad Sneakers

Work the Combination With PVC Shoes and a Crossbody Bag

Tuck Your Jeans Into Cool Cowboy Boots, Instead of Opting For the Same Old Sneakers

Add a Chainlink Belt and Metallic Sneakers to Up the Wow Factor

Wear an Animal Print Sweater With Fluted Flares and Daring Platforms

Throw a Sophisticated Blazer Over Your Sweater and Cinch in the Waist With a Belt

Wear Swingy Denim With a Retro Print Sweater and Chunky Booties For a '70s Look

Mute an Electric Neon Sweater With a Structured Blazer Pulled Up at the Sleeves

Go the Oversize Route With Superlong Sleeves and Denim That Pools to the Ground

Be Bold in Hot Pink and Match Up Your Chandelier Earrings and Clutch

Wear Deconstructed Denim, Which Is Already Pretty Cool, With a Tight Ribbed Sweater

Wear Baggy White Denim With a Sweater in the Color of the Moment

Cap Off Loose, Baggy Jeans With White Heeled Booties, Which Will Elongate the Legs

Top the Relaxed Combo Off With a Statement Hat

Layer 2 Knits on Top of Each Other and Wear Mom Jeans With High-Top Converse

Add Dimension to Your Look When You Work Your High-Waist Denim With Bishop Sleeves

Start With the Foundation of a Cool Printed Turtleneck, and Layer Everything on Top

Style Paper Bag Denim With an Oatmeal Sweater, Dark Sunglasses, and Slides