Why the Jeans-and-Sweater Combination Is Fall’s Perfect (Affordable) Outfit

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Transitional months can shake people to their core. Fall is a time of turnover and dropping temperatures, of reflection and reassessment. It’s also the moment when closets get unpacked, and skimpier attire is sent to storage. But the one item that stays relevant throughout the year is that favorite pair of jeans—a standby whether it’s an Indian summer day or a chilly night. And when they’re paired with a sweater, the result is versatile and always chic—a sure source of comfort in times that are a-changing (in more ways than one).

For those of us who have yet to acquire a trusty denim-and-knit combination, there’s no time like the present—and no need to worry about breaking the bank. Below, nine affordable and chic jeans-and-sweater pairings to pick up now, and reboot your wardrobe for the rest of the year.

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Whistles square-neck silk knit

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Everlane cheeky straight jeans

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Elie Tahari Rosie cropped cardigan

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BDG Urban Outfitters skate jeans

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Other Stories puff-sleeve wool cardigan

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GRLFRND Denim Kendall high-rise skinny jeans

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Mott Bow ribbed cashmere V-neck

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J.Crew balloon-sleeve turtleneck sweater

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Scotch Soda Petit Ami cropped boyfriend jeans

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Baum Und Pferdgarten knitted turtleneck sweater

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B Sides Leni cropped flared jeans

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Topshop swirl-pattern sweater

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French Connection Leona relaxed wide-leg jeans

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Mango knitted braided sweater

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Levi s wedgie high-waist straight jeans

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All Saints Lou stripe crewneck pullover

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Wrangler Heritage step-hem jean