There's nothing like the thrill of putting together a great outfit, and with fall upon us, there's no better combo to rely on than a great pair of jeans and a cozy sweater. Since I've basically been living in tank tops and shorts for the past four months, I'm eager to add some fresh new sweaters and jeans into my wardrobe rotation. I made a beeline to trusty retailer Nordstrom, and after scouring the site, I assembled six effortlessly cool ensembles made up of the chic, classic, and fashion-forward knits and denim. The best part? Each look will cost less than $400. Music to my ears! Keep scrolling for the jeans-and-sweater looks to inspire your next fall outfit.
Look 1: $336
For an easy yet polished fall look, opt for suede loafers and a sumptuous cashmere crewneck in a beige color palette—perfect to style with your blue straight-leg jeans.
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Look 2: $336
A short-sleeve sweater in trending olive green will look chic when paired with ivory wide-leg jeans. Chunky, understated sneakers and a baseball cap finish the casual-cool off-duty look perfectly.
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Look 3: $387
Add a touch of trending leopard print to your sweater-and-jeans outfit with chic kitten-heel mules—ideal for amping up your basics. This look will take you from day to evening seamlessly.
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Look 4: $358
Fall is the perfect time to lean into richer hues and dark-wash jeans. Style a polished wide-leg silhouette with trending burgundy pointed-toe flats and a dark gray cardigan for an elevated autumn look. Bold gold studs provide an elegant finishing touch.
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Look 5: $379
It's all about soft and sumptuous suede this season in brown, beige, and tan. Style a large suede tote bag with timeless tan ankle boots, relaxed jeans, and an elegant cardigan for a look that will take you from meetings to margaritas in style.
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Look 6: $399
Rich dark-brown suede oozes elegance and sophistication. Style suede ballet flats and a soft shoulder bag with straight-leg jeans and a navy sweater for an outfit that exudes a Parisian-chic aesthetic.
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