These Sweater-and-Skirt Combos Come Seriously Close to Perfection

While sweaters and skirts are individually pieces we all own and probably have many iterations of in our closets, when combined, they're otherworldly. Sweaters are a fall and winter style staple, yet it takes an extra step to bring them into truly stylish territory. A pretty skirt is just what's needed to tie the pretty look together. Pair a chunky sweater with a flowing patterned skirt or a thin knit with a cool leather piece—the combinations are truly endless. See just how and why this pairing has withstood the test of time and surpassed even the strongest of trend cycles.

Click in to see the proof.

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Let a pretty patterned skirt peek out from underneath a longer sweater. Top it off with a wide belt to add a bit of shape.

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A thinly ribbed knit complements a cool skirt in a statement-making color.

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Take a note from fashion girls and tuck your locks into your sweater.

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Elevate minimalistic shapes by colorblocking with bold primary tones.

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If you're opting for a patterned skirt, choose a standout color to match your shoes and bag.

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Warm autumnal colors are always a good idea.

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A midi skirt looks extra stylish when worn with sleek sock boots.

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Balance out cabin-y Fair Isle knits with a delicate sheer skirt.

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Save your cropped sweaters for skirts with a high waist.

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Wear a set with matching prints and you're basically Alexa Chung.

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Flirty ruffles are grounded by Western-inspired knee-high boots and a thick cable-knit sweater.

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Belt a button-front cardigan and leave the bottom few closures open to show off a pretty pastel skirt.

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The editor-approved combo involves choice cutouts and edgy hardware detailing (in trend-forward red, of course).

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It girls are all wearing their skirts and sweaters with thick-sole sneakers.

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A simple crewneck sweater grounds a forward zip-up patent-leather mini.

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Try a monochrome look with textures like satin and angora that stand out.

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A matching sweater-skirt set looks of-the-moment with ankle boots and a mini handbag.

Now shop the coolest sweaters and skirts to create your own look.

Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.