5 Chic Leggings-Boots-and-Jumper Outfits I'm Living in Between Now and January

Sometimes it's the simplest outfit pairings that end up being the most impactful. Take the humble jeans-and-a-nice top combination, which we turn to for almost every night out. Then there's black trousers and a Breton stripe—on paper, it mightn't sound all that exciting, but in reality, it works and doesn't look in the slightest bit try-hard. And isn't that what we all want? To look stylish but with minimal effort? I know I do. So with the idea of stripping back my outfits to basics, I thought to myself, What is the simplest outfit pairing I can wear in the final few weeks of 2024? The answer: some leggings, a jumper and boots.

More comfortable than jeans and with the ability to look incredibly sleek, leggings shouldn't be overlooked when assembling your trans-seasonal outfits; they form a solid base to set interesting separates against and are pretty low-maintenance in terms of upkeep and cleaning. Then there are jumpers; find the right one, and you'll be cosy and chic-looking in equal measure. And finally, there are boots. From knee-high pointed-toe styles to chunky, track-sole ankle grazers, there's a boot trend for every aesthetic and outfit mood.

Put these formidable staples together and what do you get? An impressively stylish and genuinely easy outfit suggestion. I can do one better—I've created five shoppable graphics that showcase just how effective legging-jumper-and-boot outfits can be. Scroll on to see them.

5 Stylish Leggings-Boots-and-Jumper Outfits to Try Now:

1. CREAM JUMPER + PLAIN LEGGINGS + KNEE-HIGH BOOTS

Style Notes: Cream knitwear might be classic, but an fuzzy interesting texture calls for a more basic legging style. Ribbing, for example, runs the risk of looking a bit cheap when paired with another texture. You could, however, add more fanciful boots; personally, I always think suede looks the premium part. When temperatures dip, add a blazer into the equation.

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2. BRETON-STRIPE JUMPER + PANELLED LEGGINGS + RIDING BOOTS

Style Notes: Striped knitwear is having a major moment, but that doesn't mean it's tethered to this season—this is a jumper style you'll wear forever, so a designer option wouldn't be a bad investment. I think H&M's panelled leggings help to elevate the entire ensemble—even when casual items like a beanie and tall Chelsea boots come into play.

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3. SHORT-SLEEVE KNIT + FLARE LEGGINGS + ANKLE BOOTS

Style Notes: Red knitwear is just as long-lasting than cream or black styles, but it feels particular current now, as fashion people keep adding pops of it in their outfit. Sure, this jumper is short-sleeved but it still checks the knitwear box, and will layer under all of your coats seamlessly.

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4. CASHMERE KNIT + STIRRUP LEGGINGS + CHELSEA BOOTS

Style Notes: When you want to look put-together, an all-black ensemble will never fail you. There's something undeniably chic about this fully black, leggings-boots-and-jumper formula, but to keep things interesting, add in complimentary colours like khaki and brown in the form of your accessories.

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5. V-NECK JUMPER + SPLIT-HEM LEGGINGS + POINTED-TOE BOOTS

Style Notes: You cannot go wrong with a grey jumper. The classic colour and shape needed a modern twist and I had a hunch that adding some split-hem leggings would work. I love it when I'm right. Add a pair of pointed-toe boots, and you'll look like you have legs for days.

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