If Chic Sweater-and-Jeans Outfits Are the Goal, Don't Miss These Standout Picks From Zara, Madewell, J.Crew, and Nordstrom
There's no denying that I am a sweater-and-jeans girl once fall and winter roll around. The classic outfit combo has endless possibilities and helps streamline getting ready in the morning. I'm always looking for new pieces to add to my knit and denim collections, so I set out to find some standouts that are worth scooping up this week from favorites like Zara, Madewell, J.Crew, and Nordstrom. I was more than pleased with what I came up with.
Below, you can peruse and shop an array of chic sweaters and cool jeans for the ultimate fall and winter 2025 outfits. You'll find everything from discounted cashmere sweaters and of-the-moment brown knits to trendy jeans in a variety of washes and silhouettes. Keep scrolling to shop 20 sweaters and jeans that are guaranteed to get you compliments.
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Major love for cuffed jeans.
Dark-wash jeans many outfit look more expensive.
I never say no to a great pair of Levi's jeans.
I love the styling of these J.Crew jeans.
Barrel jeans are not going anywhere.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known 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. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion 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.
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