These 2 Effortless Pieces Are the Key to One of the Most Classic Outfit Combos Ever

fashion collage featuring three style influencers including Clara Dyrhauge, Jessica Skye, and Sylvie Mus wearing crewneck sweater and jeans outfits

When cooler weather rolls around, there is one classic outfit combo that I swear by regardless of the trends of the moment. This combination has two key pieces: a crewneck sweater and jeans. Any color of sweater or denim style will do, but my personal favorites come in the form of neutral knits and straight-leg jeans. I know I am not alone in my loyalty to these two closet staples. A quick look through my Instagram feed and recent street style photos shows the clear, stylish evidence.

In time for fall, I rounded up some fresh inspiration on how to style the effortless duo. While the sweaters and jeans stay pretty much the same every year, the accessories and shoes keep everything looking current. Right now, that means adding in pieces like suede tote bags and sleek belts. As for the shoes, that is another plus about this combo. You can wear any shoe style, and it works. Opt for slingback heels or pumps for a dressier look or try loafers, flats, or boots for a casual fall outfit that still feels elevated. Keep scrolling to check out and shop seven crewneck-sweater-and-jeans outfit ideas to try now.

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British fashion influencer Anna Howard poses for a mirror selfie wearing a trench coat, gray crewneck sweater, straight-leg jeans, leather tote bag, and black square-toe boots

(Image credit: @theannaedit)

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fashion influencer Sylvie Mus poses on a Paris sidewalk wearing oval sunglasses, a black crewneck sweater, mini black bag, straight-leg raw-hem jeans, black tights, and black pumps

(Image credit: @sylviemus_)

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French fashion influencer Anne-Laure Mais poses for a mirror selfie in her Paris apartment wearing sunglasses, a charcoal gray crewneck sweater layered over a white tee, mini Louis Vuitton chain shoulder bag, black belt, relaxed jeans, and neutral flats.

(Image credit: @annelauremais)

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Scandi influencer Clara Dyrhauge poses on the streets of Copenhagen while looking at her phone wearing a long black coat, light gray crewneck sweater, camel bag, dark-wash jeans, and black pointed-toe boots

(Image credit: @claradyrhauge)

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British fashion influencer Jessica Skye poses for a mirror selfie wearing a green crewneck sweater, brown suede tote bag, studded Khaite belt, and jeans

(Image credit: @jessicaskye_)

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fashion influencer Anouk Yve stands on a sidewalk wearing oval sunglasses, collared trench coat, black sweater layered over a white tee, brown suede tote bag, a black belt, straight-leg jeans, white socks and loafers

(Image credit: @anoukyve)

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British influencer Lucy Alston poses for a mirror selfie wearing a collared trench coat, gray crewneck sweater, tan suede tote bag, black belt, and jeans

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This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Jennifer Camp Forbes

Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently an editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.