Like a vest top and shorts for summer, a jumper and jeans for autumn is the go-to combination that always works. This match made in sartorial heaven is the formula I rely on time and time again whenever I'm having a "I have nothing to wear" moment. And even as a stylist with a wardrobe that has far too many items, trust me, this is still a weekly assurance, and while jeans silhouettes often come and go, my knitwear collection is something I take pride in adding to.
Made up of a selection of non-itchy, classic crew and V-neck styles that I can easily throw on over a T-shirt, the thing they also all have in common is that they're always in a timeless hue—tan, cream, red, black, navy and so on, but there's a colour that's set to takeover for autumn this year: deep cocoa brown.
Elegant brown knits are being worn by the most stylish of women already this, and they're all choosing to wear theirs with different jeans styles. Ready to find your easy, throw-on-and-go autumn look? Here are 5 looks you can most likely copy from your own denim and knitwear collections and wear on heavy rotation.
1. Brown Jumper + Ecru Jeans
(Image credit: @sylviemus)Style Notes: Could this be the Parisian way to wear the look? Sylvie shows how a tight-fit V-neck knit with cropped-flare ecru jeans will elevate the classic duo, and effortless black accessories will complete the ensemble.
Shop Brown Knits and Ecru Jeans: Jigsaw Wool Cashmere Blend V Neck JumperI also want this in the cobalt blue.
MANGO V-Neck Knit SweaterThis classic comes in XXS-4XL.
Mother The Dodger Skimp Mid-Rise Straight-Leg jJansMother denim will always be my go-to.
Massimo Dutti Mid-Waist Cropped Flare Fit JeansAs someone who is 5'4", I'll always rate cropped jeans.
2. Brown Jumper + Wide-Leg Jeans
(Image credit: @vanessaroseblair)Style Notes: There's something about a flash of a white T-shirt from underneath a V-neck jumper that just gives it a little something extra, isn't there? Vanessa adds her collared version to wide-leg jeans and pointed-toe boots [pictured above] —autumn perfection right there.
Shop Brown Knits and Wide-Leg Jeans: H&M Fine-Knit Collared JumperSlouchy knits are my autumn saviour.
Autograph Pure Cashmere Crew Neck JumperAll about white T-shirt poking out underneath.
Levi Ribcage wide-leg jeansLevi's ribcage jeans are iconic for a reason.
AGOLDE Ren Wide-Leg Stretch-Denim JeansThese are such a good fit.
3. Brown Jumper + Light Blue Jeans
(Image credit: @francescasaffari)Style Notes: I've seen a lot of women going matchy-matchy when it comes to jumpers and shoes recently, and it's the easiest way to style classic blue jeans. Need further proof? Francesca has mastered the vibe [pictured above]. Just add a pair of equally rich brown shoes to pull together a casual, autumnal look.
Shop Brown Knits and Light Blue Jeans: Arket Alpaca Blend JumperA jumper so good, Arket has made it in not one, not two but 15 different colours!
Reformation Jonie Cashmere Oversized Scoop NeckThis neckline needs to be studied.
& Other Stories Barrel-Leg JeansI can also see these with a tomato red knit.
AGOLDE 90s Mid-Rise Straight-Leg JeansOne of my favourite denim cuts.
4. Brown Jumper + Tan Jeans
(Image credit: @annabelrosendahl)Style Notes: As a neutral, I swear by wearing brown with a tonal palette. Coloured jeans are an AW26 hero piece, and instead of bold shades seen at the likes of Isabel Marant, opt for caramel shades like Annabel [pictured above] to get that laidback Scandi look.
Shop Brown Knits and Tan Jeans: MANGO Rounded Neck Wool SweaterLove the layered look over a roll neck.
M&S V-Neck Relaxed Jumper With WoolI would size up once, or even twice, for an oversized fit.
Topshop Topshop Barrel Mid Rise Jean in CuminTan + barrel leg—tick, tick.
Free People We the Free Deep Trance Dropped Boyfriend JeansThis cropped pair will show off a chic pointed-toe boot.
5. Brown Jumper + Black Jeans
(Image credit: @nlmarilyn)Style Notes: Someone once told me black and brown outfits don't work, and I stupidly believed them for years. Now it's one of my favourite pairings, and Marilyn [pictured above] has shown how much of a power couple it can be with a brown roll neck and black jeans.
Shop Brown Knits and Black Jeans: MM Virgin Wool-Cashmere Rollneck SweaterShort sleeved styles are the key to in-betweeny weather.
Whistles Brown Cashmere Seam Roll Neck KnitCashmere always wins.
AGOLDE Relaxed-Fit Straight-Leg Denim JeansI have these and they're a perfect fit.
MANGO Matilda High-Rise Straight JeansI would just add ballet flats.