Cream stripes with black jeans, or a charcoal knit with faded blue: two different ways to get dressed for fall.
Black jeans make a cream striped sweater look crisp. Faded blue jeans bring a more relaxed feel to a charcoal knit. The denim changes the outfit before you’ve added a single accessory.
For these sweater and jeans outfit ideas, the choice is about shape, too. Try a closer fit through the hips with the stripes, or go roomy from shoulder to ankle with the grey knit.
Give the striped sweater a darker base
Pair the Breton stripe quarter-zip in White with the black button-front jeans. The knit is a creamy white with dark bands; the jeans repeat that dark color and keep the contrast clear.
The black jeans fit closer through the hips before opening out at the hem. Add smooth black ankle boots for a lunch reservation or a casual evening out. Keeping the jeans and shoes dark lets the striped knit stand out.
Let the sweater’s deep ribbed hem rest over the high waistband. A thick belt buckle can push against that edge, so try this pairing without a belt first. Fasten the zip a little higher if you prefer the collar to sit up around your neck.
This is a heavyweight wool-cotton knit. Choose it for a cooler day when you want a substantial sweater; it won’t feel like a thin layering top.
Go roomy with grey and faded blue
For an afternoon browsing shops, wear the ribbed mock-neck sweater in Gray with the faded blue baggy jeans. The pale flecks in the charcoal knit and the fading down the thighs give both pieces visible texture.
Black low-top sneakers with off-white soles work with those light and dark tones. A plain dark tote leaves the ribbing and denim wash as the main details.
This combination is deliberately loose on top and bottom. For a less baggy version, wear the same grey sweater with the black jeans above. You keep the knit’s slouchy shape with a closer fit through the hips.
The sweater is already cut loose, so check its listed bust measurement before sizing up for an oversized look. The baggy jeans need their own check, too: their listed 106–108 cm measurement is total trouser length, not inseam.
A Small isn’t the same in both pairs
The size charts list a 9 cm difference between the Small waist measurements. Check the chart for the pair you’re buying, even if you usually order the same letter size.
| Jeans | Listed Small waist | Listed fabric |
|---|---|---|
| Black button-front | 65 cm / 25.6 in | Polyester–spandex blend |
| Blue baggy | 74 cm / 29.1 in | Cotton denim |
If you’re specifically shopping for cotton denim, choose the blue pair. The black pair’s listing doesn’t give a finished trouser length, so request that measurement if length is a deciding factor for you.
Product photos: Luxxella. Each image links to the featured sweater. Jeans, shoes, bags and other styling pieces are separate.