8 Classic Fall Skinny-Jeans Outfits You Should Prepare to See Everywhere

We've all had a long break from wearing skinny jeans, but now's the time to at least start thinking about wearing them again (if you're a skinny-jeans wearer to begin with). If you don't usually wear skinny jeans, this story might actually convince you otherwise. These outfits are that good, and they're completely trend-forward in 2021.
As Jennifer Lopez recently showed us, the best skinny-jeans outfits are the most classic ones. Since they're more of a basic than a trend these days, they look amazing with other classic pieces such as turtleneck bodysuits, trench coats, and oversize blazers. The outfits you'll see ahead, worn by some of Instagram's most stylish users, really drive that point home. Below, you'll find eight chic skinny-jeans outfits that are so popular you're going to be seeing them a lot in a couple of months. Scroll to see what you'll need to style them yourself.
1. Black Blazer + Turtleneck +Skinny Jeans + Heels
This sleek outfit will easily take you from day to night in the fall.
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2. Long Coat + Sweater + Skinny Jeans + Ankle Boots
You don't have to be in Paris to appreciate this classic French-girl look.
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3. Shacket + Skinny Jeans + Western Knee Boots
If you ask us, this is the perfect way to wear a shacket. We're partial to ones that are flannel and plaid.
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4. Pretty Printed Top + Skinny Jeans + Heels
"Jeans and a cute top" is a phrase because of highly successful outfits like this.
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5. Trench Coat + Sweater + Skinny Jeans + Statement Boots
If you want to spice things up a bit, wear your basics with a pair of fun boots.
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6. Faux-Leather Coat + Sweater + Skinny Jeans + Heeled Boots
A faux-leather coat makes everything even chicer—skinny jeans included.
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7. Blazer + T-Shirt + Skinny Jeans + Sneakers
This low-key outfit is a great one to have on hand for busy fall days.
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8. Leather Shacket + Skinny Jeans + Knee Boots
This '90s-inspired outfit is classic enough to look just right in 2021 (or any other year).
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Next up, The Basics to Wear With Skinny Jeans (and the Ones to Skip)

Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.
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